On-Site Quality Auditor II (Travel-Heavy)

FM; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Health & well-being programs

401(k) and pension

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work

Time off

Job summary

FM Approvals is seeking a mid-level Quality Auditor to independently schedule and conduct conformity assessment audits at customer locations, with 60% to 80% travel and 20% to 40% travel potentially requiring overnight stays.

The role supports a team of auditors who perform on-site compliance audits for manufacturers producing FM Approved products across electrical, fire protection, and building materials equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent science-based degree.
• 5+ years of manufacturing process experience.
• 5+ years of related quality assurance and quality auditing experience.

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 stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturers by managing customer interactions while maintaining integrity, impartiality and confidentiality.
• Document facts and observations to support audit findings and conclusions.
• Efficiently manage audit schedules.

Skills

Quality auditing

Conformity assessment

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering or science-based equivalent

Tools

Measurement tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

FM Approvals is seeking a mid-level Quality Auditor to independently schedule and conduct conformity assessment audits at customer locations, with 60% to 80% travel and 20% to 40% travel potentially requiring overnight stays.

The role supports a team of auditors who perform on-site compliance audits for manufacturers producing FM Approved products across electrical, fire protection, and building materials equipment.