Senior Transformer Supplier Quality Auditor

VanTran Industries, Inc.; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Technician to ensure transformers and related manufacturing processes meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.

You will support documentation throughout the lifecycle, focusing on raw materials, inspections, rejections, supplier notifications, and corrective actions to sustain quality and regulatory compliance. Key duties include in-process and final audits, adherence to drawings and specs, handling nonconforming

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing quality principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality tools including FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and CAPA.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with product adherence to ISO, ASME, ASTM, and IEEE standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Oversight of quality documentation such as SOPs, Quality Logs, and Customer Service documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final audits on transformers.
• Verify compliance with drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and specs.
• Review and disposition nonconforming materials and products.
• Lead containment activities for quality issues.
• Assist in data collection of non-conforming products and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliance in QMS procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by customers and registrars.
• Contribute to QMS improvement initiatives as needed.
• Assist in supplier audit processes and corrective action completion.
• Maintain department KPIs and monitor quality trends.

Skills

Quality management systems

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

CAPA

Engineering drawings interpretation

ISO/ASME/ASTM/IEEE standards

Supplier interface

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Technician to ensure transformers and related manufacturing processes meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.

You will support documentation throughout the lifecycle, focusing on raw materials, inspections, rejections, supplier notifications, and corrective actions to sustain quality and regulatory compliance. Key duties include in-process and final audits, adherence to drawings and specs, handling nonconforming