Quality Auditor

VanTran•Waco, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Auditor is responsible for ensuring that transformers and related manufacturing processes comply with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI, ISO). This role conducts product, process, and system audits throughout the manufacturing lifecycle—from raw material receipt through final testing and shipment—to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail.
Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
Proficiency in MS Office and quality documentation tools.
Experience in quality auditing within a manufacturing environment.
Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with oil-filled transformer construction and testing.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final audits on oil-filled power and distribution transformers.
Verify compliance with engineering drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
Audit critical manufacturing stages including: Core stacking and clamping, Coil winding and insulation, Core-coil assembly, Tank fabrication and welding, Vacuum drying and oil filling, Bushing installation, Final assembly and testing.
Inspect transformer accessories (radiators, conservators, bushings, protection devices).
Witness and verify routine, type, and special tests in accordance with IEC/IEEE standards.
Review and validate test reports Vs engineering specs (ratio test, resistance, impedance, induced/withstand voltage, partial discharge, oil BDV, etc.).
Ensure calibration status of measuring and testing equipment.
Confirm traceability of materials and components.
Audit incoming materials including CRGO steel, copper conductors, insulation materials, transformer oil, and fabricated tanks.
Review supplier quality documentation and certificates of conformity.
Participate in supplier audits when required.
Prepare audit reports detailing findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
Track and verify closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Maintain audit records in accordance with ISO 9001 or other applicable QMS standards.
Support customer and third-party audits.
Conduct internal quality management system audits.
Identify trends and recurring quality issues.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) activities (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.).
Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to safety standards during audits.
Verify compliance with environmental and oil-handling procedures.