Quality Auditor

NCSL International; Minnesota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VanTran Transformers is seeking a Quality Auditor to ensure transformers and related manufacturing processes meet internal standards, customer specs, and IEC/IEEE/ISO requirements. This role conducts product, process, and system audits across the lifecycle to assure quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will perform in-process and final audits, verify compliance with drawings and specs, support CAPA activities, and help maintain ISO 9001 documentation while helping the

Qualifications

• Experience in quality auditing within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with oil-filled transformer construction and testing (desired).

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final audits on oil-filled power and distribution transformers.
• Verify compliance with drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams and specs.
• Audit core stacking, coil winding, tank fabrication, testing and final assembly processes.
• Witness and verify tests per IEC/IEEE standards; review test reports.
• Ensure calibration and traceability of measurement equipment.
• Maintain ISO 9001 or other QMS documentation and support audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Quality auditing

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Quality Auditor is responsible for ensuring that transformers and related manufacturing processes comply with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI, ISO). This role conducts product, process, and system audits throughout the manufacturing lifecycle - from raw material receipt through final testing and shipment to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Essential functions & Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Product & Process Auditing

• Perform in-process and final audits on oil-filled power and distribution transformers.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Audit critical manufacturing stages including:
• Core stacking and clamping
• Coil winding and insulation
• Core-coil assembly
• Tank fabrication and welding
• Vacuum drying and oil filling
• Bushing installation
• Final assembly and testing
• Inspect transformer accessories (radiators, conservators, bushings, protection devices).

2. Testing & Compliance Verification

• Witness and verify routine, type, and special tests in accordance with IEC/IEEE standards.
• Review and validate test reports Vs engineering specs (ratio test, resistance, impedance, induced/withstand voltage, partial discharge, oil BDV, etc.).
• Ensure calibration status of measuring and testing equipment.
• Confirm traceability of materials and components.

3. Supplier & Incoming Material Audits

• Audit incoming materials including CRGO steel, copper conductors, insulation materials, transformer oil, and fabricated tanks.
• Review supplier quality documentation and certificates of conformity.
• Participate in supplier audits when required.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare audit reports detailing findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Track and verify closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain audit records in accordance with ISO 9001 or other applicable QMS standards.
• Support customer and third-party audits.

5. Quality System & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct internal quality management system audits.
• Identify trends and recurring quality issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) activities (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.).
• Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety standards during audits.
• Verify compliance with environmental and oil-handling procedures.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality documentation tools.
• Experience in quality auditing within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with oil-filled transformer construction and testing (desired).
• Environment/Physical Requirements
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Office (10%) and manufacturing environment (90%).
• Regular interaction with production areas
• Constant presence on the production floor.
• Ability to lift moderate weights and climb ladders when required.
• Exposure to industrial environment including noise and oil handling areas.
• Domestic travel (approximately 5%)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm. However, depending on workload there may be occasionally longer days, and occasional weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the hours necessary to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company's sole discretion.

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified period.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during your employment in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

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