FM Approvals Engineering Quality Auditor II

FM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Approvals is seeking a mid-level Quality Auditor to independently schedule and conduct conformity assessment audits at customer sites. You will review technical documentation, product markings, inspection equipment, and calibration records for compliance; deliver clear audit reports and communicate findings with stakeholders.

This role requires approximately 70% travel, with potential overnight stays. You will work with a team of auditors in the Auditing and Quality Assurance department to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in manufacturing process experience.
• 5+ years in quality assurance and auditing.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site audits of manufacturing facilities to verify compliance with FM Approvals requirements.
• Review technical documentation, product markings, inspection equipment, and calibration records for compliance.
• Deliver clear, professional audit reports and 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Auditing experience

Quality management

Education

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

Job description

FM Approvals (https://www.fmapprovals.com/) 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 (https://www.fmapprovals.com/Certification-Services/Marks-and-Auditing). 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-site compliance audits. The role requires approximately 70% travel, and 30% travel may require overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site audits of manufacturing facilities to verify compliance with FM Approvals requirements
• Review technical documentation, product markings, inspection equipment, and calibration records for compliance
• Deliver clear, professional audit reports and 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 in one 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.
• Valid driver’s license required

Required Skills:

• Self-motivated and detail-driven professional with 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