Quality Control Auditor – Manufacturing & Compliance

Walpole Outdoors LLC; Maine; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day workweek (Mon–Thu)

Overtime Fridays

Career development

Collaborative, team-oriented workplace

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Walpole Outdoors LLC is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Auditor to evaluate products, materials, processes, and documentation for compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The role conducts inspections, identifies non-conformances, and partners with production teams to implement corrective actions that boost quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years in QC/QA, be proficient with drawings and QA tools, and communicate findings clearly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of experience in quality control or auditing.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and work instructions preferred.
• Proficiency with quality inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine audits of manufacturing, production, and operational processes.
• Audit raw materials to ensure vendor compliance before releasing them to the production floor.
• Audit finished goods to ensure order accuracy prior to releasing to the customer.
• Inspect finished products, in-process work, and incoming materials to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Review production records, inspection reports, and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify defects, non-conformances, and process deviations and document findings.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, logistics, and management teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Support internal audits as required.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality management principles

Audit practices

Reading technical drawings

Root cause analysis

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Quality management systems

Job description

Walpole Outdoors LLC is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Auditor to evaluate products, materials, processes, and documentation for compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The role conducts inspections, identifies non-conformances, and partners with production teams to implement corrective actions that boost quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years in QC/QA, be proficient with drawings and QA tools, and communicate findings clearly.