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Quality Lead Auditor

Unipres USA, Inc
Portland, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 8/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Lead Auditor position at Unipres USA, Inc?

Job Requirements:
1. B.S. or Equivalent education/experience in Manufacturing and Quality Systems

2. Previous Automotive experience required

3. Certification as ISO/IATF16949 Internal Assessor

4. 5-7 years experience in the quality assurance field

5. 2-4 years experience in ISO/TS16949 Implementation

6. Prior experience working with Third Party Registrars

7. Database experience preferred

8. Advanced Math skills required; Statistical /SPC training preferred

9. Previous experience of Quality Systems Management preferred

Physical Demands:

C= Continuous (over 2/3 of the workday) F = Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of the workday) O = Occasional (less than 1/3 of the workday) N = Never

C = Sitting, Working around others, Use of keyboard and computer

F = Standing, walking and observing third party audits and internal quality audits, Working alone, Working with others

O = Lifting 1-25 pounds; Carrying 1-25 pounds

N =

Job Description:

1. Manage and lead all activities associated with the creation, implementation and maintenance of the ISO9001 / IATF16949 Quality System

2. Ensure training is provided to all personnel within the organization for ISO 9001 / IATF16949 System Requirements

3. Facilitate the integration of UES Quality Standards into the QMS

3. Promote the company quality policy and the organizational goals of the company

4. Assist all areas/departments as needed in developing procedures, work instructions and required documentation

5. Coordinate all activities associated with the third party registrar, pre-assessment, initial and surveillance audits

6. Ensure that all corrective actions related to non-conformances identified in a third party audit are addressed, processed and verified

7. Ensure that the internal audit schedule reviews all elements of the QMS and UES Quality Standards and confirm that the QMS is effectively implemented; Establish firm resolution of internal findings

8. Ensure QMS training of all internal auditors and potential corrective action assignees is complete and effective

9. Lead the maintenance of the QMS software system and provide technical support

10. Audit the effectiveness of root cause analysis of CAR's. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of irreversible countermeasures

11. Evaluate QMS countermeasures for effectiveness prior to presentation to customer or other auditor

12. Participate in Customer audits as required, as well as nonconformance closure activities

13. Develop and administer layered process auditing within Portland and Smyrna facilities

14. Maintain quality tracking charts as requested

15. Prepare necessary metrics, reporting, and presentations for Quality Meetings

16. Stay knowledgeable of customer specific requirements and Unipres conformance

17. Other duties as assigned

Safety:

I. Observe and follow all UNIPRES safety rules and regulations

II. Maintain satisfactory work area through implementation for 5S activities.

III. Communicate with management/Safety Engineer any safety concerns.

General:

Maintain excellent attendance record.

Maintain excellent performance level for auditing requirements.

Maintain safe and clean work environment at all times.

Maintain safe work record.

Ability to act as an ambassador from Unipres while dealing with External Auditors, Third Party
Registrars and other individuals inside or outside of the Unipres, USA family.

Pay: $63,040.00 - $94,560.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $63,040 - $94,560

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