Quality Auditor

WKW North America LLC•Pell City, AL

4d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Auditor performs dimensional, mechanical, and visual inspections throughout manufacturing processes, including incoming inspection, machining, polishing, anodizing, painting, assembly, dock audits, and finished-goods containment. The role verifies that products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and company quality standards; identifies and communicates deviations; and supports basic root cause analysis and containment activities. The employee may also perform duties typically assigned to a Gauge Specialist when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred.
At least 1 year of assembly experience is preferred.
Ability to use inspection gauges, checking fixtures, and precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, plug gauges, pin gauges, and other common metrology equipment.
Familiarity with containment processes, nonconforming material handling, basic problem-solving methods, quality alerts, first-piece approval/release, and 5S methodology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe Acrobat PDF.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to analyze inspection results and make sound quality-related decisions.
Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming inspections, in-process audits, dock audits, first-article inspections, and final inspections of parts, gauges, and checking fixtures.
Record inspection results and quality data in appropriate databases and systems, and maintain accurate, timely inspection documentation.
Monitor segregation and identification of nonconforming materials; verify containment and disposition criteria; and oversee containment involving raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, or customer-site material.
Maintain organization and control of material movement into and out of MRB cages.
Maintain 5S standards in the quality department and inspection areas.
Maintain boundary sample boards and ensure approved reference samples are current and properly identified.
Support the Quality Manager in maintaining product and material quality standards.
Perform quality verification checks when processes, equipment, materials, or products change.
Evaluate parts for acceptability against established standards and specifications.
Use precision measuring equipment and support the development and execution of part and gauge inspection plans, including GD&T and engineering specifications.
Visually inspect gauges, check fixtures, measuring equipment, and devices for damage or possible calibration needs, and report findings to the CMM technician.
Communicate nonconformances and quality concerns to appropriate personnel, including the Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, or Quality Manager.
Assist in identifying causes of defects or malfunctions and evaluating the impact of deviations through basic root cause analysis.
Comply with local, state, federal, and company safety policies and procedures.
When required, perform Gauge Specialist duties: inspect finished products and in-process components according to procedures and sampling plans; document results, rework, and waste; tag and isolate defective material; communicate findings and corrective actions as directed; and enter data to produce quality reports and graphs.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager.
Stop assembly and production when quality-related issues are present.