Day Shift Quality Auditor & Process Inspector

The Judge Group; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Quality Auditor to support QA activities across warehousing, logistics, panelboard manufacturing, and equipment dismantling/rework. The role combines hands-on inspections with audit reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

You will perform product and process audits, ensure adherence to quality standards, communicate findings to operations leaders, and help drive continuous improvement; prior experience in manufacturing audits and using precision measuring tools

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of experience in quality inspection, auditing, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or related environments.
• Experience using calipers, pin gauges, height indicators, and other precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing inspection reports and documenting audit findings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final product, and outbound shipment inspections.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing, warehouse, and dismantling/rework operations.
• Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, pin gauges, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
• Verify accuracy of customer orders, pallet consolidations, product labeling, packaging, and shipment requirements.
• Identify, document, and contain nonconforming products and materials.
• Conduct process audits to verify adherence to quality procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Support error-proofing initiatives and process control effectiveness reviews.
• Partner with Quality Engineers and Operations teams to improve quality processes and documentation.
• Maintain inspection records, audit reports, and quality documentation.
• Communicate quality trends, audit results, and inspection findings to leadership teams.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Recommend process, tooling, and operational improvements.
• Support digital quality tools and data-driven quality initiatives.
• Participate in defect reduction and first-pass yield improvement projects.
• Support capability studies, Gage R&R, and measurement system analysis activities.
• Analyze quality data and identify trends.
• Perform layered process audits and random inspections.
• Perform supplier inspections as needed.
• Verify compliance with customer requirements and special orders.
• Support customer complaint investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Pin gauges

Height gauges

Blueprints & GD&T

MS Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Quality Auditor to support QA activities across warehousing, logistics, panelboard manufacturing, and equipment dismantling/rework. The role combines hands-on inspections with audit reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

You will perform product and process audits, ensure adherence to quality standards, communicate findings to operations leaders, and help drive continuous improvement; prior experience in manufacturing audits and using precision measuring tools