Senior Quality Engineer - External Auditing

Are you a Senior Quality Coordinator or Quality Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience with External Auditing? Do you have a strong understanding of ISO 9001 or AS9100? Do you have any mentorship or managerial experience? Do you have strong communication skills? If so, please read on and apply to the Senior Quality Engineer - External Auditing job based just east of Utica, NY.

Client Details

We are currently partnered up with a Medium Sized Manufacturing Company in their search to add a Senior Quality Engineer - External Auditing to the team. This position will report into the VP of Ops and will have the opportunity to oversee a small team. External Auditing, ISO 9001, and previous mentorship/managerial experience are required for this opportunity. If you are interested please read on and apply to the Senior Quality Engineer - External Auditing job based just east of Utica, NY.

Description

The Senior Quality Engineer - External Auditing will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the preparation, execution, and follow-up for ISO 9001 re-certification audits.
• Develop and maintain ISO-compliant documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external certification bodies.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and continuous improvement of processes.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive reports to management regarding audit outcomes and action plans.
• Oversee daily operations of the quality lab, ensuring equipment calibration and adherence to testing protocols.
• Supervise lab personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Evaluate and approve test results to ensure product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Introduce new testing methods and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.
• Lead projects to improve product reliability, consistency, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and train staff on quality management systems and laboratory best practices.
• Support cross-functional teams in achieving quality objectives.
• Serve as a quality advocate within the organization.

Profile

The ideal Senior Quality Engineer - External Auditing will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in ISO 9001 certification and external audit processes.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory management and quality testing tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable.

Job Offer

The successful Senior Quality Engineer - External Auditing will be rewarded with the following:

• Base Salary of $80,000-$105,000 based on experience
• Bonus
• 401K Match
• 3 Weeks PTO and 1 week of sick
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 11 Paid Holidays

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