Automotive Quality Systems Auditor

What You'll Do on Day Shift As an Automotive Quality Systems Auditor, you will be the on-the-floor champion of product integrity and process discipline in a precision machining environment. You will plan and execute internal and external audits that keep us aligned with automotive and customer-specific standards, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

A Day in the Life Lead internal audits across manufacturing processes, quality systems, and records aligned to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.

Execute process, product, and system audits—layered and compliance-focused—to verify real-world adherence.

Support and participate in customer, supplier, and third-party audits.

Confirm alignment to control plans, work instructions, SOPs, and inspection plans on the shop floor.

Manufacturing & Inspection Focus Assess machining operations—CNC processes, tooling, fixtures, and metrology methods—for stability and capability.

Evaluate inspection practices spanning GD&T interpretation, First Article Inspection (FAI), in‑process checks, and final release.

Assist problem-solving using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and PFMEA reviews to drive true root cause and prevention.

Documentation & Compliance Record nonconformances, write clear findings, and track CAPAs from initiation through effective closure.

Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions with evidence-based follow-up.

Maintain audit reports, checklists, and quality documentation with impeccable traceability.

Ensure calibration and inspection records remain accurate and current.

Collaboration & Improvement Partner closely with Quality Engineers, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.

Spot patterns, risks, and opportunities within processes and quality systems.

Contribute to initiatives that reduce scrap, strengthen process capability, and prevent defects.

What You Bring2+ years in quality auditing or quality assurance within manufacturing.

Fluency in GD&T, blueprint reading, and modern inspection methods.

Hands-on skill with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMMs.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

Working knowledge of automotive quality systems and machining processes; ease engaging on the manufacturing floor and with cross-functional teams.

Compliance Notice For positions requiring access to technical data, NN, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce
- Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State
- Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
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