Quality Engineer ISO Auditor

Armtec Defense Technologies•Coachella, CA

1d•$93,878 - $129,606•Onsite

About The Position

Armtec Defense Technologies is hiring a Quality Engineer ISO Auditor for its Coachella, California production facility. The role evaluates company processes for compliance with ISO standards, conducts product and system audits, identifies improvement opportunities, and supports implementation of corrective actions. The auditor collaborates with departments across the organization to maintain quality management systems and advance continuous improvement. The position also supports audit functions at ARO and NCO and may audit suppliers. The role leads and manages internal and external audits, including planning their scope, objectives, and methodology. It establishes and maintains an effective Corrective Action System, monitors the adequacy and timeliness of corrective-action responses, and verifies that actions prevent recurrence. The position maintains quality metrics and the Risk Register, reports audit and corrective-action status to management, and provides training on root-cause analysis and corrective-action responses. It uses improvement methods such as 8Ds, RCA, DMAIC, FMEAs, and DOEs/data analysis to address quality issues and prevent defects. The role is full-time on a 4/10 workweek and requires 20% to 40% travel. The annual salary range is $93,878 to $129,606. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for any required U.S. Government authorization under export-control regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or a technical degree.
Knowledge of ISO 9000.
Microsoft application skills and ability to manage software packages used to maintain QMS metrics.
ASQ certification as an Internal Auditor or certification through a recognized registrar.
Dependability, responsibility, accuracy, and ability to deal effectively with people.
Ability to convey information effectively and understandably, with active listening, concise messaging, and adaptation to the audience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate Armtec competencies: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action orientation, composure, and valuing diversity.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be eligible for any required U.S. Government authorization under export-control regulations.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certification as a CQE, SQE, or Auditor is preferred.
Ability to obtain certification as an ISO auditor.

Responsibilities

Develop and update the annual audit schedule, reviewing it with the Director of Quality.
Establish an evaluation method for conducting audits.
Perform audits according to the established format and annual audit schedule.
Prepare accurate, detailed audit reports describing findings and unmet requirements to support management decisions.
Notify responsible parties in advance of scheduled audits and plan audits to minimize interruptions.
Coordinate audit activities with all individuals involved.
Prepare management reports on the status of DCMC Quality Deficiency Reports.
Issue Corrective Action Reports for audit deficiencies and monitor responses for adequacy.
Follow up on planned activities addressing deficiencies that resulted in Corrective Action Reports.
Issue quarterly management reports on the status of the Corrective Action System.
Provide training on root-cause analysis and proper corrective-action responses.
Lead process-improvement efforts and executions using 8Ds, RCA, DMAIC, FMEAs, DOEs/data analysis, and recommendations.
Drive defect prevention by evaluating scrap data and program or supplier performance.
Apply systematic problem-solving and improvement concepts in a team environment to resolve product-quality issues.
Provide routine, accurate reports to senior management and program team members as required.
Maintain high ethical standards and comply with Armtec ethics and business-conduct policies.
Maintain quality metrics for internal and external audit results, customer issues, and corrective actions, and manage the Risk Register.
Apply knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements to ensure audits support organizational compliance.