Quality Auditor

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Auditor to lead and support quality systems andprocess audits across our operations in North and South America. This highly visible role isideal for a quality professional who can look beyond compliance, identify what is drivingrisk or performance gaps, and partner with site leadership to turn audit findings intosustainable business improvements.

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The successful candidate will bring strong quality management system expertise, soundjudgment, and the ability to communicate candidly and constructively with stakeholders atall levels. In addition to conducting audits, this role will serve as a trusted quality advisor bycoaching teams, facilitating problem solving, strengthening audit capability, and helpingour sites continuously improve the effectiveness of their Quality Management Systems.
Key ResponsibilitiesAudit Leadership & Assessment:• Plan, conduct, lead, and document process and Quality Management Systemaudits across multiple locations in North and South America.• Evaluate objective evidence to determine compliance with standards such as: ISO9001, ISO 13485, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and other applicablequality standards and requirements.• Assess the effectiveness and maturity of site quality systems, identify systemic risksand improvement opportunities, and communicate findings clearly to site andbusiness leadership.• Identify problematic areas of site and quality system operations and providepractical recommendations to achieve sustainable improvement.• Monitor audit deviations and corrective actions, providing problem analysis, followup support, and escalation when necessary.• Prepare for and support third-party certification, recertification, and customeraudits.
Quality Consulting & Continuous Improvement:• Serve as a reliable, candid sounding board for quality-related ideas, strategies, risks,and decisions.• Translate quality standards and regulatory requirements into practical,understandable systems and business solutions.• Advise leadership on quality strategy, risk management, compliance, and QualityManagement System implementation and optimization.• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes, includingcomplex problem solving and CAPA effectiveness.• Proactively coach and train teams on quality challenges to support improvements in
Quality KPIs and overall business performance:• Use audit insights, KPI trends, and recurring findings to identify broaderopportunities for organizational improvement.Standards, Compliance & Quality Culture• Monitor compliance with global standards by validating the effectiveness of Festo’sQuality Management System.• Support certification and recertification activities and maintain knowledge ofevolving quality standards, auditing practices, and industry best practices.• Develop and deliver quality systems and auditor training for new auditors and otherrelevant team members.• Coach and mentor site leadership, auditors, and quality colleagues to strengthenorganizational capability.• Build quality awareness and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration,learning, and continuous improvement.• Continue to develop personal professional, technical, facilitation, and auditingexpertise.• Perform other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.• 5+ years of experience in quality management systems, auditing, and/or qualityconsulting in a manufacturing environment.• Advanced knowledge of the preparation, execution, and documentation of processand system audits, including ISO 19011, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, and ISO 13485.Experience with additional standards is beneficial.• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, standards, certifications, andmethodologies, with demonstrated ability to translate requirements intounderstandable and sustainable solutions.• Experience working with international and intercultural production sites ororganizations.• Advanced knowledge of process management and quality methods such as APQP,VDA RGA, control plans, inspection plans, PDCA, SPC, and continuousimprovement methodologies.• Strong problem-solving capability using methods such as CAPA, 8D, 5 Why, A3, andIshikawa, with a high level of attention to detail.• Ability to understand specification sheets, customer requirements, technicaldrawings, measurement methods, measurement system accuracy concepts suchas VDA 5 and MSA, and geometric product specifications.• Experience analyzing Quality KPIs, trends, recurring findings, and systemic risks.• Advanced training, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-managementskills.• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.• Fluent English. Spanish, French, Portuguese, and/or German language skills are anadvantage.• Value-oriented, collaborative, candid, and solution-focused approach to work.• Ability to maintain an enterprise-level perspective in a multi-project environmentwhile delivering sustainable, high-quality results.• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to approximately 40–50%.
Preferred Qualifications:• Master’s degree in a related field.• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or other relevant auditor/lead auditor certification.• Experience in automation, pneumatics, industrial technology, or a relatedmanufacturing sector.• Change management and/or project management experience.
What Success Looks Like:• Audits provide meaningful insight, not simply compliance findings.• Site leaders understand both the requirement and the business impact of identifiedgaps.• Corrective actions address systemic root causes and demonstrate sustainedeffectiveness.• Quality systems become more consistent and effective across sites while stillsupporting local operational needs. xzbcwsv • Leaders and teams increasingly view Quality as a trusted business partner andresource for improvement.