Quality Assurance Auditor

Job Summary:

The Quality Auditor is responsible for executing work-in-process and finished goods inspection to ensure compliance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity by identifying risks, enforcing quality controls, and supporting continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

The Quality Auditor operates as a key partner to Production and Quality Leadership, ensuring that quality expectations are clearly communicated, consistently applied, and effectively sustained on the plant floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet company needs and business requirements. Duties include:

• Execute receiving, in-process (WIP), and finished goods inspections (FGI) in accordance with the Quality Manual, customer specifications, and AQL standards

• Enforce quality standards across production and ensure adherence to established procedures and specifications

• Maintain control of nonconforming materials, including identification, segregation, documentation, and escalation

• Exercise authority to place product or materials on hold and escalate quality risks that may impact customer requirements

• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and item master data to identify discrepancies or gaps and coordinate resolution

• Monitor and validate material substitutions, ensuring proper rework or modification instructions are implemented and followed

• Accurately record and maintain inspection data; analyze results to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making

• Communicate quality issues, trends, and required corrective actions to Production and Quality leadership in a timely manner

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action (CAPA) activities to eliminate recurring defects

• Train production associates on quality standards, inspection methods, and defect identification as needed

• Participate in quality meetings and ensure timely follow-up on assigned actions and improvement initiatives

• Support new product introductions and startup approvals to ensure readiness and compliance

• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles

• Comply with company and safety guidelines

• Experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment required; textile or soft goods experience preferred

• Strong understanding of inspection processes, defect identification, and quality control methods

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation

• Proficient in basic math and measurement tools (e.g., tape measure)

• High attention to detail with strong observational and problem-solving skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with data entry and tracking systems required

• Ability to perform inspections across all areas of production

• High School diploma or equivalent required; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred based on site needs

Note: Additional responsibilities not listed here may be assigned at times.

Accountability, Authority, & Responsibility:

• Detail Orientation & Accuracy

• Accountability & Ownership

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Communication & Team Collaboration

• Reliability & Work Ethic

• Customer Focus (Internal & External)

• Integrity & Professionalism

Required Behavioral Competencies:

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Language Skills:

• bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred based on site needs

Mathematical Skills:

• Proficient in basic math and measurement tools (e.g., tape measure)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Inspection accuracy and timeliness

• Reduction in defect rates and nonconformances

• Effectiveness in identifying and escalating quality risks

• Contribution to root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Data accuracy and usefulness for continuous improvement

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

This role operates primarily on the production floor and in warehouse environments, requiring mobility throughout the shift. The position involves frequent movement, close visual inspection, and occasional lifting (typically under 10 lbs.). Exposure to manufacturing conditions such as noise, dust, temperature variation, and moving equipment is expected. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required where applicable.

Equipment Used:

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with data entry and tracking systems required