Freelance Quality Engineer Auditor Knoxville TN /1099 TNCAOC26

SSI SCHÄFER; Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SSI SCHÄFER in Knoxville, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Auditor to evaluate supplier quality systems and supply chain processes. You will conduct supplier, ISO 9001, and process-based audits and prepare clear audit reports.

You will verify corrective actions, perform root cause analysis, and work with suppliers and internal teams to address findings and improve quality. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 3–5 years of supplier/audit experience,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience auditing supplier or quality management systems in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor preferred; Internal Auditor certification required at minimum.

Aufgaben

• Conduct supplier, ISO 9001, and process-based audits.
• Assess supplier quality systems and supply chain processes.
• Support supplier evaluation and qualification.
• Prepare clear, accurate audit reports.
• Perform root cause analysis and verify CAPA.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to address audit findings and improve quality.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Report writing

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality documentation systems

Measurement tools

Jobbeschreibung

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Auditor to evaluate supplier quality systems and supply chain processes. The successful candidate will conduct audits, communicate findings, and verify corrective actions to support consistent quality and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier, ISO 9001, and process-based audits.
• Assess supplier quality systems and supply chain processes.
• Support supplier evaluation and qualification.
• Prepare clear, accurate audit reports.
• Perform root cause analysis and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to address audit findings and improve quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience conducting supplier or quality management system audits in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Experience evaluating supplier quality systems and supply chain processes.
• Experience preparing audit reports.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred; Internal Auditor certification required at minimum.

Technical skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with quality documentation systems.
• Ability to use basic measuring and inspection tools.

Core competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Attention to detail and independent decision-making.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.