Quality Auditor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is hiring a Quality Auditor to ensure products meet the highest quality standards. You will review SOWs, RFPs, design plans, processes, and test procedures to understand scope and requirements, and provide technical assistance to customers, suppliers, and colleagues in resolving issues.

The role requires 3–5 years in quality engineering, knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100, cross-functional collaboration, and up to 20% travel within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering or related experience required.
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100D auditor preferred.
• Up to 20% travel within the United States required.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Audit quality processes and systems to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Generate audit reports, pre-audits, and corrective action requests; communicate results to leadership.
• Investigate problems and develop dispositions and corrective actions for recurring quality discrepancies.
• Facilitate DCMA and third-party audits; interact with programs, engineering, customers, and supply chain to ensure requirements are met.
• Identify risks and mitigation solutions; support continuous improvement across Draper facilities.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

ISO 9001/AS9100

Process integration

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Overview:Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of 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. Reviews SOW (Statements of Work), RFP (Request for Proposals), design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and manuals, to understand the scope, requirements, and function of products.Job Description:Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues.Assist in the improvement of manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce nonconforming products.Ensures products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements.Supports product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.Participates in a cross function team in the determination of root cause of failures. Identifies when failure analysis is necessary, along with providing recommendations of the corrective measures.Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects.Performs other duties as assigned.Skills/AbilitiesAbility to work on cross functional teamsWorking knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principlesFamiliarity with Quality Standards ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100.Expert knowledge and skills in process integration.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with the 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.EducationRequires a bachelor of Science degree an Engineering discipline.ExperienceRequires 3-5 years experience in quality engineering or other engineering role.Additional Job Description:Develops and evaluates quality processes and system standards to ensure compliance with company standards and government regulatory requirementsThis position will support audit activities across Draper’s facilities. The position will require up to 20% travel within the United StatesEvaluates quality process and system standards to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory and industry requirementsGenerate audit reports on internal and external audits, system, product and process conformity, pre-audits, and special auditsInvestigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring quality system process discrepanciesInterface as needed with programs, engineering, customer, and supply chain representatives to ensure quality system process requirements are metRecommends corrective actions, dispositions, and modificationsAnalyzing audit data and generating corporate metrics, identifies areas of risk and mitigating solutions, develops and delivers audit planning and results consistently and accurately to all levels of the organizationFacilitates DCMA and 3rd Party Registrar audits, develops, distributes, monitors, and validates internal and external issued corrective action requests (CARs)Prefer experience working in the microelectronics or defense industryCertified trained auditor in ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100D, preferably AS9100DMinimum 3 years’ experience auditing at the ISO 9001 and / or AS9100 level, preferably AS9100Security Requirement: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.Job Location - City:CambridgeJob Location - State:MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is$75,000.00 - $156,000.00Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. 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].