Lead ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

Carnegie Robotics • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Robotics is seeking an experienced, autonomous Lead ISO 9001 Internal Auditor to own and lead its Quality Management System (QMS) internal auditing program. The role is part-time at approximately 20% or eight hours per week, with responsibility for risk-based audits, root cause analysis, non-conformance management, corrective actions, and external audit readiness. The auditor will work closely with process owners and QA leadership to evaluate processes against ISO 9001 requirements and help maintain readiness for registrar certification, recertification, and surveillance audits.

The position offers competitive part-time hourly compensation, flexible scheduling (such as one full day per week or two half-days), and potential hybrid or remote work depending on audit schedule requirements. It provides an opportunity to influence quality strategy and continuous improvement in a high-impact ownership role.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of direct experience leading ISO 9001 internal or external quality assurance audits.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification (IRCA, Exemplar Global, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Proven ability to independently design, establish, and manage an end-to-end ISO 9001 QMS audit program.
• Expert-level knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, Annex SL structure, and process-approach auditing methodologies.
• Strong background in non-conformance tracking, root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone, and CAPA effectiveness verification.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and achieve program goals within an eight-hour weekly commitment.
• Strong written and presentation skills to communicate audit findings constructively to process owners and executive management.
• Authorization to work for any US employer.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Experience hosting and navigating successful ISO 9001 registrar certification and surveillance audits.
• A practical approach that balances ISO 9001 compliance with operational efficiency and avoids unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Multi-industry auditing experience across manufacturing, engineering, software, or technology operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, establish, and execute an annual internal audit schedule covering applicable ISO 9001 clauses and operational processes.
• Conduct targeted, risk-based internal audits of departmental workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare audit plans, checklists, working papers, and formal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Evaluate organizational processes against ISO 9001 requirements, risk-based thinking, organizational context, and leadership engagement.
• Review process owners’ root cause analyses and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of proposed corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Track, verify, and close corrective action plans before external registrar audits.
• Conduct periodic risk-focused quality audits of key suppliers, vendors, and critical subcontractors as needed.
• Compile audit trend reports, QMS metrics, and risk evaluations for executive ISO 9001 Management Review meetings.
• Prepare the organization and QA department for ISO 9001 registrar certification, recertification, and surveillance audits.
• Serve as a technical liaison and host during external ISO 9001 registrar audits.
• Perform other assigned QMS audit and compliance duties.

Benefits

• Competitive part-time hourly compensation.
• Flexible work arrangement, such as one full day per week or two half-days.
• Option for hybrid or remote work flexibility, depending on audit schedule requirements.
• Opportunity to drive quality strategy and continuous improvement in a high-impact ownership role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior