Quality Auditor - 1st Shift

Barnes Group; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Group in Warren, MI seeks a Quality Auditor to perform delegated product release verification (DPRV/DQR) and act as customer-authorized release representative. You will ensure all products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements before shipment.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, specs, and process requirements, interfacing with customers on product acceptance, and supporting audits for delegated release programs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and teamwork are required.
• APQP exposure and quality planning experience preferred.
• Experience performing audits and release activities across manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• Perform product verification and release as a delegated representative under customer self-release programs.
• Interpret and validate engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal quality procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

APQP experience

Quality auditing

Customer interfacing

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

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)
• 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