FM Approvals Engineering Quality Auditor II

FM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

401(k) and pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work options

Job summary

FM Approvals, an international leader in third-party testing and certification, seeks a mid-level Quality Auditor in Chicago to independently schedule and conduct conformity assessment audits at customer locations.

The role requires traveling 60–80% (with overnight stays possible) across Wisconsin, Illinois and Northern Indiana. A solid auditing foundation and strong communication skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years manufacturing process experience.
• 5+ years quality assurance and auditing experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site audits of manufacturing facilities to verify compliance.
• Review technical documentation, product markings, equipment and calibration records.
• Deliver clear audit reports and communicate findings with stakeholders.
• Build relationships with manufacturers while maintaining integrity and confidentiality.
• Document observations to support audit conclusions and improve processes.
• Efficiently manage audit schedules.

Skills

Auditing experience

Conformity audits

Travel readiness

Quality assurance

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Measurement tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or science-based equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Measurement tools (calipers, gauges)

Job description

FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We test property loss prevention products and services—for use in commercial and industrial facilities—to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance. How? By employing a worldwide certification process that’s backed by scientific research and testing, and over a century of experience.

A mid-level auditor position within the Auditing and Quality Assurance department. The role of the Quality Auditor is expected to independently schedule and conduct conformity assessment audits at customer locations. Audits include various manufacturers responsible for producing products for compliance with FM Approvals requirements. FM Approved products cover a wide range of electrical, fire protection, and building materials equipment. The incumbent is expected to possess a solid auditing foundation with a demonstrated proficiency in conducting conformity assessment audits.

This role will support a team of dedicated auditors who focus on conducting customer at location on-sitecompliance audits. The role requires approximately 60% to 80% travel, and 20% to 40% travel may require overnight stays. The territory will include Wisconsin, Illinois and Northern Indiana.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducton-site auditsof manufacturing facilities to verify compliance with FM Approvals requirements
• Reviewtechnical documentation, product markings, inspection equipment, and calibration records for compliance
• Deliver clear, professionalaudit reportsand communicate findings with all stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with manufacturers by managing customer interactions and maintaining integrity, impartiality and confidentiality throughout the audit process
• Document facts and observations to support audit findings and conclusions
• Efficiently manage audit schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree inone of the following disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or a science-based equivalent degree

• 5+ years of manufacturing process experience

• 5+ years of related quality assurance and quality auditing experience

• Possess strong organizational, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

• A strong communicator—both written and verbal—with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Validdriver’s licenserequired

Required Skills:

• Self-motivated and detail-driven professionalwith a passion for quality and compliance
• Experienced in manufacturing, quality control, and audit practices
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule
• Tenured audit experience with demonstrated proficiency performing conformity assessment audits
• Ability to obtain and assess objective evidence throughout the audit process while acting impartially and maintaining confidentiality
• Observe, document, and evaluate audit observations while effectively managing customer interactions throughout the audit process
• Possess critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with various measurement tools such as pressure gauges, calipers, voltmeters, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering technical drawings

Preferred Skills

• Lead Auditor, Quality Engineer, or Quality Manager
• Supplier Quality Engineer, (SQE), experience
• ASQ certifications such as CQA, CQE, or equivalent
• Lead Auditor Certification
• Familiarity with CSA/UL/TUV or equivalent regulations and standards
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Systems

The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM's comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.

FM Approvals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.