Quality Auditor (Direct Labor)

Job Description

Job Description

The Quality Auditor (Direct Labor) ensures IMMI products meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards by inspecting processes, products, and documentation throughout the production cycle. This role verifies compliance with IMMI’s Quality Management System (QMS), IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements. Responsibilities include conducting audits and inspections, collecting and analyzing quality data, maintaining accurate records, and supporting corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent product integrity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Audit Management

• Conduct internal process, product, and system audits to ensure compliance with IMMI’s QMS, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Perform Layered Process Audits (LPAs) and support external audits (customer, third-party, or regulatory).
• Document audit findings, track non-conformances, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) through follow-up audits.

Inspection & Verification

• Perform in-process, incoming, and final product inspections against engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Ensure inspection tools and equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM) are properly maintained and calibrated.
• Verify implementation of corrective actions and provide feedback to operators on compliance with quality standards.

Corrective & Preventive Actions

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supplier quality teams to investigate non-conformances.
• Support root cause analysis using methods such as 8D and 5 Whys.
• Monitor and escalate recurring issues to ensure long-term resolution.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date quality records, reports, and audit documentation in compliance with QMS and document control requirements.
• Support preparation and readiness for customers, third-party, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure adherence to OEM-specific and industry quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement through audit and inspection data.
• Promote use of quality core tools (FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC) to strengthen processes.
• Contribute to lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 initiatives within the quality function.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 2–5 years of experience in quality assurance, auditing, or manufacturing quality control (automotive or high-volume production preferred).
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and systems: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and OEM requirements.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Skilled in using precision measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MES systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Plex).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Understanding of product features, applications, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to comply with legal, corporate, and industry responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internal Auditor certification (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or equivalent).
• Experience conducting Layered Process Audits (LPAs) or customer-specific audits.
• Knowledge of quality core tools: FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC.
• Lean or Six Sigma training/certification (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Experience with digital quality tools, data analytics, or Industry 4.0 quality systems.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Required Tools:

• ERP/MES: Oracle, SAP, Plex.
• Quality tools: Minitab, Excel, SPC software.
• Precision instruments: CMM, gauges, calipers, micrometers.
• Audit management/document control tools (Smartsheet, SharePoint, QMS platforms).

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to visually inspect and interpret designs on screen and in print.
• Use of functional Core Tools

Working Conditions/Environment:

• This work is deadline-oriented, requires multitasking, fluctuating work schedule, and flexibility within the workday.
• Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.
• Requires the ability for close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
• Requires working and interacting with others, both in person and through phone, electronic, and written correspondence, and the ability to listen effectively, communicate clearly, maintain attention to detail, and perform focused work.
• When in the warehouse, this position requires working with dirt/dust and noise. The use of a variety of proper PPE is required to provide a safe working environment.
• This position requires working with various temperature conditions.