Quality Auditor - 1st Shift

BARNES; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES in Warren, MI seeks a Quality Auditor to perform delegated product release verification (DPRV/DQR) for customer self-release programs. You will ensure products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements prior to shipment.

The role requires 5+ years in quality inspection/auditing, AS13001 DPVR certification, and experience with ISO 9001 & AS9100. Strong MS Excel/PowerPoint skills and customer interfacing are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; Associate degree desirable
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Inspection / Auditor role
• AS13001 Certification Common Training for DPVR
• Experience with ISO 9001 & AS 9100, aerospace OEM customer-specific requirements
• Experience using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Experience interfacing with internal/external customers and third-party auditors
• APQP experience preferred
• Automotive quality core tools including root cause analysis and problem solving
• Must have a valid US Passport

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated product release verification under customer self-release programs
• Interpret and validate engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal quality procedures
• Maintain AS13001 certification for DPVR
• Review manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy
• Interface with customers regarding product acceptance and quality issues
• Support audits related to delegated release programs
• Participate in root cause and corrective action for product nonconformance

Skills

Communication skills

APQP experience

Customer interfacing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Root cause analysis

Job description

This position is responsible for performing Delegated Product Release Verification (DPRV/DQR) in support of customer self‑release programs. The Quality Auditor will serve as a customer-authorized release representative, ensuring all products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements prior to shipment.

This position sits in Warren, MI and will report to the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product verification and release as a delegated representative under customer self‑release programs
• Interpret and validate Engineering drawings, Specifications, Process requirements
• Ensure compliance with Customer requirements (PWC, Rolls‑Royce, GE) and Internal quality procedures
• Maintain certification under AS13001 (DPVR/DQR)
• Review manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy
• Interface with customers regarding product acceptance and quality issues
• Support audits related to delegated release programs
• Participate in root cause and corrective action for product nonconformance

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required; An associate degree is desirable
• 5 + years of equivalent experience in a Quality Inspection / Auditor role
• AS13001 Certification Common Training for DPVR
• Experience working with ISO 9001 & AS 9100, Aerospace OEM Customer-Specific Requirements
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office. Focus on Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Experience interfacing with internal customers, external customers, and external third‑party auditors
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience (Preferred)
• Automotive quality core tools including root cause analysis and problem solving
• Must have a valid US Passport

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