QMS Auditor

You are a QMS Auditor responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and quality systems to support precision manufacturing operations.

This position pays: $35 – $40/hour

Schedule: Day shift flexible full time or part time

Location: Petaluma, CA

• ISO 9001:
  Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), supporting internal and external audits.
• Manage and investigate customer complaints, supplier quality issues, and internal nonconformances, and lead root cause analysis, implementing corrective action plans.
• Perform First Article inspections, process capability studies, and analyze data.
• Develop process control plans, including sampling plans and inspection methods, create and improve CMM programs.
• Maintain calibration systems and metrology activities.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Experience with precision manufacturing processes (preferably including machining, grinding, micro-EDM, injection molding, and micro-mechanical assembly).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Solid Works preferred, AutoCAD or equivalent acceptable).

• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation, proficient in dimensional measurement.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, MSA, PFMEA, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis preferred.
• Experience with ISO
  9001 requirements (or other QMS system), internal and external audits.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and use precision measuring instruments.
• Works in both office and manufacturing environments with regular exposure to production equipment and machinery.