Job Description

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.

About the Role

U.S. Person Required Travel Percentage Is Relocation Available

Yes 10% No

What You’ll Do

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.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Corrective Action Monitoring & Verification (20%)

Review and monitor corrective actions to ensure nonconformances are effectively addressed and sustained over time.

1. Audit Reporting & Communication (10%)

Prepare and communicate audit findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders.

1. Quality Standards & Organizational Support (5%)

Support organizational quality and compliance initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in external audit activities.

Who You Are

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality systems, or internal auditing environments
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, and/or IATF16949 standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and audit principles
• General knowledge of NADCAP and Hitchiner’s customer-specific quality requirements
• Ability to evaluate processes, identify risks, and assess compliance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functional teams without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment

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

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.