Quality Auditor

Join the Piper Team Piper's worldwide headquarters is based in beautiful Vero Beach, FL., – located just a few miles from the Atlantic Coast. We are the largest private employer in Indian River County and offer exciting and enriching careers. We aim to be the best. So it’s only natural that we strive to recruit the best people in and to give you every opportunity to become even better. After all, ours is a company that never stands still. That’s why we provide a supportive team-working environment in which each individual’s needs are respected. No matter what role you're in, you'll help us make the most of our business. And we’ll help you make the most of your career. So, make Piper Aircraft your ultimate destination. Together, we'll go further than you ever thought possible. COME SOAR WITH US Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. . Current openings: > Job DescriptionQuality Auditor (Full Time)Department: All Openings, Quality Pay Type: Exempt EEO Class: Professionals Essential Job Functions · Performs internal Quality audits. · Ensure detailed audit checklists and audit schedules are developed, utilized and completed as planned. · Implement steps in audit preparation and planning, such as verifying audit authority, determining the purpose, scope, type, requirement to audit against, and identifying the resources necessary, including the size and number of audit teams. · Responsible for creating and managing internal Corrective Action Reports identified from audits and ensures root cause, corrective action/preventive action, and corrective action effectiveness is tracked. · Responsible for ensuring mutually agreed upon solutions are developed to address audit findings and confirm the solutions are effectively addressing the concerns identified · Ensure that high risk nonconformance’s are appropriately identified and communicated for action(s) to be taken · Works from complicated drawings, handbooks, specifications, FARs, QM, engineering/tooling/rework orders, sketches, and written/verbal instructions. · Develop reports and presentations to support status and trends observed through the audit program. · Collects and analyze data required to determine status of discrepancies in production and report to management using various matrices. · Promotes and supports continuous improvement activities. · Assists in training activities, as needed. · Must be able to work as a collaborative team member and in some cases lead a small team to resolve small scope validation issues. · Serve as an additional liaison during FAA, Customer, and other regulatory visits. · Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Position Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience · Bachelor’s degree in technical and / or quality area, (Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing, Aeronautical or Aerospace) preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience · At least five experience years within a quality capacity in a manufacturing organization. · ASQ Certification as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and AS 9001 Quality Auditor training preferred · Strong working knowledge of manufacturing process and quality systems preferred · Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements preferred · Experience working with a recognized Quality System AS9100, ISO 9001:2000, QS 9000, or FAA part 21 preferred · General knowledge of cross-functional business operations knowledge systems. 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. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material up to 35 lbs. Mental Demands · Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Ability to interpret drawings. Employee must be accurate and thorough in detailed tasks with good organization skills and an advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and database) computer software programs to perform the duties in this position. Experience with investigative / analyst background methodology strongly preferred. · Employee must be comfortable making decisions or recommendations relating to audits performed using his or her own discretion and independent judgment. · Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. Working Conditions · The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity. · Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives. · Travel and overtime are required when necessary. Operational Excellence · Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs. Quality Assurance · Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance. · Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies. · Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures. Compliance · Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function. · Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. · Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values. · Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures. Communicates Effectively · Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form. · Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers. Decision Quality · Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables. Optimizes Work Processes · Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Attention to Detail · Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks. Drives Results · Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances. Teamwork · Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results. Please note - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required. American with Disability Act Requirements: External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required. I have been provided a copy of my job description and acknowledge my position assignment as follows: Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. I have been provided a copy of my job description and acknowledge my position assignment as follows: