Quality Systems Auditor - Drive Compliance & Improvement

Southwest Research Institute Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, seeks an Internal Quality System Auditor to conduct on-site audits across diverse scientific and engineering disciplines. The role focuses on ensuring conformance to quality management systems and identifying opportunities for improvement.

The successful candidate will review documentation, perform inspections, interview personnel, and report findings with actionable recommendations to strengthen the institute's quality culture.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Computer Science, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering or Chemistry or related field with relevant experience.
• Auditor Certification desired.
• 2-10 years: Process-based auditing, quality engineering, quality assurance, or related experience.
• 2-10 years: Experience with a certified quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO/IEC 17025).
• 2-10 years: Experience in scientific, engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, or research environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal quality system audits and assessments ensuring compliance with quality management systems, standards, and regulations.
• Support continual improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance documentation, procedures, and operational efficiency.
• Minimize risk and maintain regulatory compliance through audits, assessments, and evaluations.
• Provide insights and recommendations to contribute to high-quality research outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Ensure precision, reliability, and adherence to quality standards while fostering trust among clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct on-site audits and surveillances to assess conformity to quality management systems, processes, and product requirements.

Skills

Audit planning

Documentation review

Interpersonal communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Computer Science

Aerospace Engineering

Materials Engineering

Chemistry or related degree

Auditor Certification

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, seeks an Internal Quality System Auditor to conduct on-site audits across diverse scientific and engineering disciplines. The role focuses on ensuring conformance to quality management systems and identifying opportunities for improvement.

The successful candidate will review documentation, perform inspections, interview personnel, and report findings with actionable recommendations to strengthen the institute's quality culture.