Quality Auditor Level I

About Company:

"A World of Opportunities"

Committed to an industry that combines innovation and responsibility, we embody our slogan on a daily basis: "A World of Opportunities". Trust, Reputation, Integrity andRise are strong values that make up Clayens' DNA!

About the Role:

The Quality Auditor Level I plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes and products meet established quality standards and specifications. This position involves conducting detailed inspections and tests on injection molded and machined products for defects and deviations from specifications. The auditor will be responsible for auditing materials/components received using GD&T, SPC, and general use of measuring equipment and software. Must be able to collaborate closely with production teams to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. By maintaining accurate records and reports, the auditor supports compliance with industry regulations and internal quality policies. Ultimately, this role helps safeguard product integrity, customer satisfaction, and the overall reputation of the manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform gauge testing and quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to take accurate dimensional measurements.
• Document inspection results and maintain detailed quality records in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Identify non-conformances and collaborate with production and engineering teams to recommend and verify corrective actions.
• Participate in internal audits and support external quality audits to ensure compliance with ISO and other relevant standards.
• Identifies and properly dispositions products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
• Analyzes and interprets drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
• Notifies Supervisors, Team Lead or Quality Manager of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
• Discusses inspection results with those responsible for products
• Records inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Marks items with details such as grade and acceptance or rejection status.
• Observes and monitors production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments.
• Measures dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
• Performs Incoming/Receiving Inspections and Final Inspections, as assigned.
• Responsible for entering scrap data by machine for each shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control principles.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with gauge testing procedures.
• Can successfully identify and properly disposition products, materials and equipment not meeting specifications within the 90 days of being placed in role.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, specifications and technical materials.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of statistical concepts, process variation, process capability and over-adjustment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or certification in quality assurance or a related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Proficiency with quality documentation software and data entry.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity.
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must be able to work overtime as required.