QMS Auditor II

Job Purpose

The QMS Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness and compliance of the organization’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) across multiple business units and manufacturing sites. This role supports organizational quality and compliance objectives by identifying risks, monitoring corrective actions, and promoting consistency in quality standards and audit practices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Internal Audit Execution & Compliance Evaluation (40%)
  
  

Conduct internal audits across business units and manufacturing sites to evaluate compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

• QMS Effectiveness & Risk Assessment (25%)
  
  

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System by identifying risks, trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement across the organization.

• Corrective Action Monitoring & Verification (20%)
  
  

Review and monitor corrective actions to ensure nonconformances are effectively addressed and sustained over time.

• Audit Reporting & Communication (10%)
  
  

Prepare and communicate audit findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders.

• Quality Standards & Organizational Support (5%)
  
  

Support organizational quality and compliance initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in external audit activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)

• Not applicable. This is an individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 2-5 years of directly related quality auditing experience in a manufacturing, construction, or engineering environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality systems, or internal auditing environments
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, and/or IATF16949 standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and audit principles
• General knowledge of NADCAP and Hitchiner’s customer-specific quality requirements
• Ability to evaluate processes, identify risks, and assess compliance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functional teams without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Combination of office and manufacturing environments
• Prolonged periods of computer use, standing, and walking during audit activities
• May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while in manufacturing areas
• Frequent interaction with employees across multiple business units and locations
• Domestic and international travel required, including travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico, approximately 10% of the time
  
  

Why Join Hitchiner?

• Mission-critical manufacturing: We use advanced automation and cutting edge equipment to support industries where precision and reliability matter.
• Internal mobility: We deeply invest in our people, offering training and leadership development opportunities so that employees can grow their careers with us.
• We win together: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual profit-sharing bonus.
• Beautiful location: Fully updated and modernized buildings on a campus offering an onsite restaurant and gym.
  
  

Employee Benefits

Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner’s Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan. The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.

Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center.

About Hitchiner

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully finished casting-based components to the automotive, aerospace and defense markets.

Additional Information

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Hitchiner Manufacturing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

This position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employees must be able to meet export control eligibility requirements as a condition of employment. Who is considered a U.S. Person? A U.S. Person can be one of the following: U.S. Citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), a refugee or asylee admitted under the U.S. law, or certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Learn more about the ITAR here. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Hitchiner participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization for all new hires in accordance with federal law.