Quality Management Systems Auditor

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. • Milford, NH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The QMS Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness and compliance of the organization’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) across multiple business units and manufacturing sites. This role supports organizational quality and compliance objectives by identifying risks, monitoring corrective actions, and promoting consistency in quality standards and audit practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 2-5 years of directly related quality auditing experience in a manufacturing, construction, or engineering environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality systems, or internal auditing environments
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, and/or IATF16949 standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and audit principles
• Ability to evaluate processes, identify risks, and assess compliance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functional teams without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred
• General knowledge of NADCAP and Hitchiner’s customer-specific quality requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across business units and manufacturing sites to evaluate compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System by identifying risks, trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement across the organization.
• Review and monitor corrective actions to ensure nonconformances are effectively addressed and sustained over time.
• Prepare and communicate audit findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Support organizational quality and compliance initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in external audit activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level