Quality Management Systems Auditor

About the role

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

U.S. Person Required Travel Percentage Is Relocation Available Yes 10% No

Responsibilities

Job Purpose 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.

• Internal Audit Execution & Compliance Evaluation (40%) - Conduct internal audits across business units and manufacturing sites to evaluate compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• QMS Effectiveness & Risk Assessment (25%) - Evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System by identifying risks, trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement across the organization.
• Corrective Action Monitoring & Verification (20%) - Review and monitor corrective actions to ensure nonconformances are effectively addressed and sustained over time.
• Audit Reporting & Communication (10%) - Prepare and communicate audit findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Quality Standards & Organizational Support (5%) - Support organizational quality and compliance initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in external audit activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS Combination of office and manufacturing environments Prolonged periods of computer use, standing, and walking during audit activities May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while in manufacturing areas Frequent interaction with employees across multiple business units and locations Domestic and international travel required, including travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico, approximately 10% of the time

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.