Quality Auditor - 1st Shift

Barnes Aerospace, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace, Inc. in Warren, MI seeks a Quality Auditor to perform Delegated Product Release Verification (DPRV/DQR) for customer self-release programs.

You will act as a customer-authorized release representative to ensure products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements before shipment. The role reports to the Quality Manager and requires 5+ years in quality inspection, ISO 9001/AS 9100 experience, and DPVR training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, an associate degree is desirable.
• 5+ years in a Quality Inspection / Auditor role.
• AS13001 DPVR certification and related training.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS 9100 aerospace supplier requirements.
• Ability to interface with customers and auditors; strong communication.
• APQP experience is preferred; strong problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform product verification and release as a delegated representative.
• Interpret specifications and process requirements for release.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal procedures.
• Review manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy.
• Interface with customers on product acceptance and quality issues.
• Support audits related to delegated release programs; drive CAPA.
• Participate in root cause analysis for nonconformances.

Skills

Quality Auditing

APQP

ISO 9001

AS 9100

AS13001 DPVR

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

GED acceptable

Associate degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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:
• Specifications
• Process requirements
• Ensure compliance with:
• Customer requirements (PWC, Rolls-Royce, GE)
• 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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