Quality Auditor

Engineered Quality Solutions; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Control is seeking a skilled Quality Auditor & Supervisor to support audits, data analysis, and continuous improvement across multiple production lines. The role emphasizes real-time data review, action validation, and strong communication with stakeholders on-site and with customers.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7+ years in manufacturing quality, solid Excel and data visualization skills, and experience with quality tools like 5 Why and Pareto analysis.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years experience in manufacturing quality (automotive preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling).
• Experience with quality tools (5 Why, Pareto, trend analysis).
• Ability to interpret and act on production and quality data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time audits of production processes across assigned lines.
• Monitor quality metrics including PPM, defect trends, and station-level performance.
• Validate adherence to standard work, control plans, and quality procedures.
• Identify process deviations and elevate risks proactively.
• Analyze daily and weekly quality data to identify trends, shifts, and emerging risks.
• Develop and maintain dashboards (Excel / Power BI) to communicate performance.
• Generate clear, actionable reports for leadership and customer review.
• Track effectiveness of containment and corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis using tools such as: 5 Whys, Pareto, Ishikawa.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce defects and variation.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to ensure sustainable corrective actions.
• Act as a liaison between operations and customer quality teams.
• Provide professional, data-driven updates to customers.

Skills

Real-time data analysis

Audit execution

Quality systems

Excel

Power BI

Data interpretation

Tools

5 Why

Pareto analysis

Ishikawa (Fishbone)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Auditor & Quality Audit Supervisor (Previous Quality Tech or QE Experience)

Third Shift/Weekend Warrior (10pm-10:15am)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Auditor to support ongoing quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production lines. This role is responsible for real-time data analysis, audit execution, and corrective action validation , ensuring consistent product quality and driving measurable reductions in defects.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in manufacturing quality systems , demonstrates analytical thinking, and can operate independently while maintaining clear communication with on-site and customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Monitoring

• Conduct real-time audits of production processes across assigned lines


• Monitor quality metrics including PPM, defect trends, and station-level performance


• Validate adherence to standard work, control plans, and quality procedures


• Identify process deviations and elevate risks proactively

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze daily and weekly quality data to identify trends, shifts, and emerging risks


• Develop and maintain dashboards (Excel / Power BI) to communicate performance


• Generate clear, actionable reports for leadership and customer review


• Track effectiveness of containment and corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

• Support root cause analysis using tools such as:


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  • 5 Whys
  
  
  • Fishbone (Ishikawa)
  
  
  • Pareto analysis
  
  
  
  


• Recommend process improvements to reduce defects and variation


• Collaborate with on-site teams to ensure sustainable corrective actions

Customer Interface

• Act as a liaison between operations and customer quality teams


• Provide professional, data-driven updates to customers


• Support customer audits and quality reviews

Qualifications

Required

• 3–7+ years experience in manufacturing quality (automotive preferred)


• Strong understanding of:


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  • PPM tracking
  
  
  • Defect classification systems
  
  
  • Layered process audits (LPA)
  
  
  
  


• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling)


• Experience with quality tools (5 Why, Pareto, trend analysis)


• Ability to interpret and act on production and quality data

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools


• Familiarity with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards


• Experience supporting containment operations or third-party quality services


• Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• High attention to detail and data accuracy


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple lines simultaneously


• Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)


• Sense of ownership and urgency in addressing quality risks

Work Structure

• Onsite Positon


• Supports multiple production lines (e.g., Driver / Passenger / Rear splits)


• May require flexible hours aligned with production shifts

Performance Metrics

• Reduction in PPM and defect recurrence


• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting


• Effectiveness of corrective action validation


• Customer satisfaction and confidence

Position Impact

This role is critical in transitioning from reactive containment to proactive quality control , providing customers with a high level of confidence in process stability and continuous improvement .

Company Description

Quality Control

Company Description

Quality Control