Quality Assurance Auditor-1st shift

Quality Assurance Auditor

Cleveland, OH

Pay Range: $20.00-$30.00 dependent on experience

Work Model:
Fully onsite role performed at designated Regal Rexnord office.

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy being on the production floor, solving problems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring products meet the highest standards? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Quality Auditor.

• Perform inbound inspections of purchased goods prior to receipt to verify compliance with established requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct physical inspections of materials, review accompanying documentation, and assess acceptance against engineering drawings, specifications, and controlled procedures.
• Perform audits of materials received from special processing suppliers, including inspection of product, documentation, acceptance criteria, and supplier performance requirements.
• Evaluate compliance with customer and company flow‑down requirements and participate in supplier quality assessments.
• Coordinate Returned Material Authorization (RMA) activities, including physical receipt of customer‑returned products, communication with Quality Engineers, ERP transactions, rework order management, and return‑to‑stock processing.
• Support Defective Material Reporting (DMR) investigations and dispositions by conducting employee interviews, reviewing documentation, containing suspect material, and supporting corrective action implementation.
• Perform in‑process manufacturing audits to verify compliance with established Inspection Plans, product requirements, documentation standards, and calibrated gaging requirements.
• Conduct work cell audits to ensure adherence to approved work instructions, training and certification requirements, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Support the Quality Inspection Team with inspections, Gage Repeatability & Reliability studies, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), PPAP documentation, and Inspection Plan creation or revisions.
• Assist with quality data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Analyze quality performance data and metrics.
• Evaluate trends, Pareto analyses, and performance indicators.
• Prepare and communicate reports that support quality improvement initiatives and business objectives.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school certification, associate degree, or related education preferred.

• Minimum of two years of relevant quality inspection, auditing, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience inspecting high‑precision manufactured components is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar software applications.

• ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or similar quality certifications.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and quality management systems.
• Previous experience supporting aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or precision machining environments.

• United States Citizenship is required for this position.

• Frequent walking and standing throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing conditions including heat, noise, machinery, and industrial odors.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  
  Occasional work within the Metallurgical Laboratory environment, which may include exposure to acids, bases, and other chemicals used during material preparation and testing.
• Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment while following all safety policies and procedures.