Quality Control Auditor: Precision & Process Improver

Walpole-Outdoor; Pittsfield (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Walpole Outdoors in Pittsfield, ME is seeking a Quality Control Auditor to evaluate products, materials, processes, and documentation ensuring compliance with company standards and customer specifications.

The role conducts inspections, audits, and quality reviews, identifies non-conformances, and partners with production teams to implement corrective actions that improve quality and operational performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, manufacturing, auditing, or a related field.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and work instructions preferred.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

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 (product, packaging and documentation) 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 auditing

Reading drawings

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring equipment

Inspection tools

ERP systems

Job description

Walpole Outdoors in Pittsfield, ME is seeking a Quality Control Auditor to evaluate products, materials, processes, and documentation ensuring compliance with company standards and customer specifications.

The role conducts inspections, audits, and quality reviews, identifies non-conformances, and partners with production teams to implement corrective actions that improve quality and operational performance.