Job Title: Quality Auditor & Quality Audit Supervisor (Previous Quality Tech or QE Experience)
Third Shift/Weekend Warrior (10pm-10:15am)
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Auditor to support ongoing quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production lines. This role is responsible for real-time data analysis, audit execution, and corrective action validation, ensuring consistent product quality and driving measurable reductions in defects.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in manufacturing quality systems, demonstrates analytical thinking, and can operate independently while maintaining clear communication with on-site and customer stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Monitoring
- Conduct real-time audits of production processes across assigned lines
- Monitor quality metrics including PPM, defect trends, and station-level performance
- Validate adherence to standard work, control plans, and quality procedures
- Identify process deviations and escalate risks proactively
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze daily and weekly quality data to identify trends, shifts, and emerging risks
- Develop and maintain dashboards (Excel / Power BI) to communicate performance
- Generate clear, actionable reports for leadership and customer review
- Track effectiveness of containment and corrective actions
Continuous Improvement
- Support root cause analysis using tools such as:
- 5 Whys
- Fishbone (Ishikawa)
- Pareto analysis
- Recommend process improvements to reduce defects and variation
- Collaborate with on-site teams to ensure sustainable corrective actions
Customer Interface
- Act as a liaison between operations and customer quality teams
- Provide professional, data-driven updates to customers
- Support customer audits and quality reviews
Qualifications
Required
- 3–7+ years experience in manufacturing quality (automotive preferred)
- Strong understanding of:
- PPM tracking
- Defect classification systems
- Layered process audits (LPA)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling)
- Experience with quality tools (5 Why, Pareto, trend analysis)
- Ability to interpret and act on production and quality data
Preferred
- Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards
- Experience supporting containment operations or third-party quality services
- Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple lines simultaneously
- Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
- Sense of ownership and urgency in addressing quality risks
Work Structure
- Onsite Positon
- Supports multiple production lines (e.g., Driver / Passenger / Rear splits)
- May require flexible hours aligned with production shifts
Performance Metrics
- Reduction in PPM and defect recurrence
- Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
- Effectiveness of corrective action validation
- Customer satisfaction and confidence
Position Impact
This role is critical in transitioning from reactive containment to proactive quality control, providing customers with a high level of confidence in process stability and continuous improvement.
