Manufacturing Quality Auditor

Trigo Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

TRIGO seeks experienced Manufacturing Quality Auditors to support quality and supplier assessment activities across the United States. Independent contractor role with regional travel.

Responsibilities include conducting on-site quality system and supplier assessments, evaluating ISO 9001 based processes, and documenting findings in professional audit reports. Travel nationwide is required, with potential for extended engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience conducting quality system audits or supplier assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and manufacturing processes.
• Good analytical, communication, and technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site quality system and supplier assessments at manufacturing facilities.
• Evaluate quality management systems against ISO 9001 requirements.
• Assess manufacturing processes, production capabilities, and capacity.
• Identify quality, operational, and supplier performance risks.
• Review basic environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability-related requirements.
• Document findings and prepare clear, professional assessment reports.
• Communicate effectively with facility personnel and management.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Auditing experience

Report writing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Job description

Independent Contractor | United States | Regional Travel

Position Overview

TRIGO is seeking experienced Manufacturing Quality Auditors to support quality and supplier assessment activities across the United States.

Qualified candidates should have a strong manufacturing quality background, practical knowledge of ISO 9001, and the ability to independently conduct assessments, evaluate manufacturing operations, identify risks, and prepare professional audit reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site quality system and supplier assessments at manufacturing facilities.
• Evaluate quality management systems against ISO 9001 requirements.
• Assess manufacturing processes, production capabilities, and capacity.
• Identify quality, operational, and supplier performance risks.
• Review basic environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability-related requirements.
• Document findings and prepare clear, professional assessment reports.
• Communicate effectively with facility personnel and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience conducting quality system audits or supplier assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and manufacturing processes.
• Good analytical, communication, and technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight travel.

ISO 9001 auditor training is preferred.

• Location: United States, with regional travel
• Schedule: Project-based assignments, including potential extended engagements
• Compensation: Competitive contractor rates based on qualifications and experience

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