Quality Management Systems Auditor

Hitchiner; Milford (NH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. seeks a QMS Auditor to evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of our Quality Management Systems across multiple sites. The role involves risk assessment, corrective action follow‑through, and clear communication with leadership.

Travel up to 10% is required, including potential visits to manufacturing facilities in Mexico. A bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 2–5 years of auditing experience are preferred, with ISO/AS/ IATF knowledge valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of quality auditing experience in manufacturing, construction, or engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing, quality systems, or internal auditing environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, and/or IATF16949 standards.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including Mexico.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Internal Audit Execution & Compliance Evaluation across units and sites.
• QMS Effectiveness & Risk Assessment to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Corrective Action Monitoring & Verification for nonconformances.
• Audit Reporting & Communication to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support organizational quality and compliance initiatives with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Audit experience

Quality systems

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

About The Role

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

10%

Is Relocation Available

No

What You’ll Do

Job Purpose

The QMS Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness and compliance of the organization’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) across multiple business units and manufacturing sites. This role supports organizational quality and compliance objectives by identifying risks, monitoring corrective actions, and promoting consistency in quality standards and audit practices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Internal Audit Execution & Compliance Evaluation (40%)
• QMS Effectiveness & Risk Assessment (25%)
• Corrective Action Monitoring & Verification (20%)
• Audit Reporting & Communication (10%)
• Quality Standards & Organizational Support (5%)

Conduct internal audits across business units and manufacturing sites to evaluate compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System by identifying risks, trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement across the organization.

Review and monitor corrective actions to ensure nonconformances are effectively addressed and sustained over time.

Prepare and communicate audit findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Support organizational quality and compliance initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in external audit activities.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 2-5 years of directly related quality auditing experience in a manufacturing, construction, or engineering environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality systems, or internal auditing environments
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, and/or IATF16949 standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and audit principles
• General knowledge of NADCAP and Hitchiner’s customer-specific quality requirements
• Ability to evaluate processes, identify risks, and assess compliance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functional teams without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Combination of office and manufacturing environments
• Prolonged periods of computer use, standing, and walking during audit activities
• May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while in manufacturing areas
• Frequent interaction with employees across multiple business units and locations
• Domestic and international travel required, including travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico, approximately 10% of the time

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.