Quality Auditor

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper, an independent nonprofit research and development company, is seeking a Quality Auditor to ensure that products meet high-quality standards.

This role involves providing technical support, improving processes, and analyzing data to identify quality trends. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and will hold certifications in ISO standards. The position requires up to 20% travel within the United States and offers a competitive salary range from $75,000 to $156,000.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering or related engineering roles.
• Experience in the microelectronics or defense industry is preferred.
• Certified trained auditor in ISO 9001:2015 or AS 9100D.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to resolve issues.
• Improve manufacturing processes to reduce non-conformities.
• Analyze data to identify defects and trends.
• Support product development through inspections.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean Six Sigma principles

ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 familiarity

Process integration

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The more than 2,000 employees at Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross‑fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

A Quality Auditor ensures that products meet the highest quality standards. Responsible for investigating and resolving issues while reviewing Statements of Work, Request for Proposals, design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and manuals to understand the scope, requirements, and function of products.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues.
• Assist in the improvement of manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce non‑conforming products.
• Ensure products meet the organization’s and customers’ quality and product integrity requirements.
• Support product development or operations teams by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.
• Participate in cross‑function teams to determine root causes of failures, identify when failure analysis is necessary, and provide recommendations for corrective measures.
• Analyze data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work on cross‑functional teams.
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with Quality Standards ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100.
• Expert knowledge and skills in process integration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate clearly.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education

Requires a bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline.

Experience

Requires 3‑5 years of experience in quality engineering or another engineering role.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate quality processes and system standards to ensure compliance with company standards and government regulatory requirements.
• Support audit activities across Draper’s facilities; requires up to 20% travel within the United States.
• Evaluate quality process and system standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
• Generate audit reports on internal and external audits, system, product, and process conformity, pre‑audits, and special audits.
• Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring quality system process discrepancies.
• Interface with programs, engineering, customer, and supply‑chain representatives to ensure quality system process requirements are met.
• Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and modifications.
• Analyze audit data, generate corporate metrics, identify areas of risk, and mitigate solutions while developing and delivering audit planning and results consistently and accurately to all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate DCMA and third‑party registrar audits, develop, distribute, monitor, and validate internal and external corrective action requests (CARs).
• Prefer experience working in the microelectronics or defense industry.
• Certified trained auditor in ISO 9001:2015 or AS 9100D, preferably AS 9100D.
• Minimum three years’ experience auditing at the ISO 9001 and/or AS 9100 level, preferably AS 9100.

Security Requirement

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Location and Compensation

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563.

Annual base salary range: $75,000.00 – $156,000.00.

Benefits and Work/Life Balance

Draper supports several programs to improve work‑life balance, including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off‑site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

EEO Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].