Freelance Quality Engineer Auditor LA CA / Part Time 1099 CAVEOC26

SSI SCHÄFER; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI SCHÄFER, a leader in material handling solutions in Los Angeles, is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Auditor to evaluate supplier quality systems and supply chain processes. You will conduct audits, communicate findings, and verify corrective actions to ensure consistent quality and supplier performance.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to address audit findings, perform root cause analysis, and prepare clear audit reports.

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Report writing

Attention to detail

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality documentation systems

Measurement tools

Job description

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.