Manufacturing Auditor

Manufacturing Auditor 📍 On-Site | Aerospace Manufacturing 💰 $28–$34/hour, depending on experience 🕐 Full-Time | Flexible Hours 🌟 Benefits Available About the Role 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. What You'll Do 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. What We're Looking For Required: 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! #HireFinder #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Onsite