This is a job for a Quality Auditor-2 position with a company located in the Horn Lake, MS area.

Job Description: The Quality Auditor is responsible for auditing material received, work in progress, and finished products in all areas of welding and/or assembly to ensure product conformance with work orders, engineering specifications, and drawing specifications. Also responsible for auditing processes to ensure standards are being followed as specified. This position makes decisions regarding product quality with appropriate awareness of customer needs, manufacturing processes, production schedule, and product function. Leads or facilitates problem solving and process improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs visual, dimensional and operational audits of all work areas in the manufacturing area as well as the shipping/staging areas. Reviews customer specifications and/or drawings and ensures consistent compliance to customer quality specifications, drawings, etc. Reviews quality assurance report for accuracy and completeness. Verifies QAR against work orders, production schedule and system requirements for conformity. Works with quality team to develop, maintain and make changes as necessary based on ECN to QAR. Audits processes against standards such as work instructions, quality alerts, work orders, etc. to ensure personnel are following specifications. Identify and track recurring issues based on personnel, parts or procedural issues. Must be able to use small quality hand tools such as calipers, etc. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints. Review parts used in welding/assembly for conformity to prints. May work with Engineering group to update and make changes to BOM as required. Review for missing welds and ensure weld quality in terms of size, pattern, location and strength. Lead or facilitate problem solving activities such as root cause analysis projects, PDCA projects, etc. Facilitate or participate in process improvement activities such as Kaizen events, 5S events, etc. Conduct supplier visits to address supplier quality issues.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Attend and participate in quality team meetings. Ensure timely disposition of non-conforming products. Provide feedback to production leadership group on audits including personnel and department tracking results. Ensure the best quality possible from products coming from the product areas including the paint booths, welding stations, assembly stations and shipping areas.

Required Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)and a minimum of two years of related experience and/or training.. Basic computer operations required. Forklift experience preferred, but not required. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience is desired.

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Company Description: Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

We Offer: Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.