Manufacturing Auditor

Manufacturing Auditor

📍 On-Site | Aerospace Manufacturing 💰 $28–$34/hour, depending on experience 🕐 Full-Time | Flexible Hours 🌟 Benefits Available

A locally owned Aerospace Manufacturing Company is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Auditor to join our Engineering/Manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on quality role focused on ensuring manufacturing processes, inspection practices, and documentation meet customer and company standards. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical inspection experience, excellent GD&T and blueprint reading skills, and the confidence to work directly with machinists, supervisors, engineering, and management.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and floor audits at CNC machines and throughout the manufacturing area.
• Verify machinists are using the correct blueprint revisions, tooling, CNC programs, and Net-Inspect information.
• Review parts and dimensions using precision inspection equipment.
• Verify inspection tools and gauges—including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, thread gauges, dial indicators, air gauges, and CNC probes—are properly calibrated and used.
• Review SOPs, traveler routing sheets, and manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Investigate first-article and inspection discrepancies using available measurement equipment.
• Review previous quality issues, scrap information, SPC trends, and Net-Inspect data to identify potential problems.
• Monitor 5S, safety, and FOD prevention throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Document audit findings and maintain daily audit/shift records.
• Participate in root cause analysis and CAPA activities, including the use of 5 Whys.
• Communicate quality trends and recurring issues to machinists, programmers, shop foremen, Engineering, and Quality.
• Help train employees on proper inspection equipment use and manufacturing principles.

Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical inspection experience
• Strong GD&T and complex blueprint reading skills
• Experience with precision measurement and inspection equipment
• Knowledge of surface plate setup and inspection techniques
• Strong understanding of shop math and mechanical principles
• Ability to use and interpret SPC and Six Sigma tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain objective and unbiased when conducting audits

Preferred

• CMM experience
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or AS9102
• Experience with problem-solving and corrective action
• CQT or CMI certification
• Experience with Net-Inspect
• Spanish language skills
• The Right Person Will Be
• 🔍 Analytical – able to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and determine root causes. 🤝 People-Oriented – comfortable working with employees at all levels while maintaining professionalism and tact. 🎯 Objective – able to conduct unbiased audits and focus on company and customer requirements. 🛠️ Hands-On – confident using inspection equipment and investigating manufacturing issues. 📣 A Strong Communicator – able to clearly explain findings, provide feedback, and help employees improve.

Work Environment

This position works in a machine shop/manufacturing environment with exposure to manufacturing equipment and noise. The role involves standing, walking, leaning, and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.

Drug-Free & Smoke-Free Workplace

If you're an experienced quality/inspection professional looking for a hands-on role in aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you!