Quality Management Systems Auditor

About the RoleU.S. Person RequiredTravel PercentageIs Relocation AvailableYes10%NoWhat Youll DoJOB PURPOSEThe QMS Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness and compliance of the organizations 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 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. 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.2. 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.3. Corrective Action Monitoring & Verification (20%)Review and monitor corrective actions to ensure nonconformances are effectively addressed and sustained over time.4. Audit Reporting & Communication (10%)Prepare and communicate audit findings risks and improvement opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders.5. Quality Standards & Organizational Support (5%)Support organizational quality and compliance initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in external audit You AreREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors 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 preferredKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of quality management systems and audit principles General knowledge of NADCAP and Hitchiners 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 environmentWORKING 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