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Quality Auditor, Manufacturing
Tallassee, AL | Full-Time | Advanced Manufacturing | Relocation Assistance Available
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Auditor to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. In this role, you’ll lead internal audits, support external ones, and serve as a trusted partner to manufacturing teams—helping to identify risks, drive improvements, and promote a culture of quality and accountability.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in maintaining high standards across processes and products.
What You'll Do
Audit Leadership & Execution
Required Qualifications
Tallassee, AL | Full-Time | Advanced Manufacturing | Relocation Assistance Available
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Auditor to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. In this role, you’ll lead internal audits, support external ones, and serve as a trusted partner to manufacturing teams—helping to identify risks, drive improvements, and promote a culture of quality and accountability.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in maintaining high standards across processes and products.
What You'll Do
Audit Leadership & Execution
- Plan, lead, and execute internal audits of manufacturing processes and products
- Prepare audit documentation, gather evidence, issue findings, and manage follow-up actions
- Communicate risks, non-conformities, and improvement opportunities to the BMS/QMS Manager
- Host and support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
- Assist with corrective action processes including RCCA, NCR, and OASIS responses
- Act as a business partner to manufacturing leadership, supporting quality performance and compliance
- Promote best practices and continuous improvement across teams and departments
- Help maintain and enhance the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience in quality standards and regulations for for manufacturing
- Proven background in quality control engineering, quality system planning, and/or quality Improvement methods
- Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and NADCAP
- Must be a U.S. Person due to export control regulations
- Internal Auditor Certification (ASQ CQA or equivalent)
- Experience conducting NADCAP audits
- Familiarity with PRI (Performance Review Institute) systems and protocols
- Familiarity with Lean principles and Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred)
- Strong analytical, documentation, and project management skills
- Ability to lead small teams and influence cross-functional groups
- Affordable, spacious homes from historic bungalows to custom-built estates
- Outdoor lifestyle - boating, fishing, and hiking along the Tallapoosa River and Lake Martin.
- Small-town warmth with big-city access - just 30 minutes from Montgomery and Auburn.
- Strong community spirit and a growing local economy.
- Newly renovated schools and a family-friendly vibe.