Supplier Product Auditing Support

*** Product / Process Auditor *** 

Currently seeking an experienced Product / Process Auditor to perform supplier product audits on our behalf in support of a customer’s global audit program. 

Audits are foreseen to be 3-day audits, plus preparation, reporting and necessary corrective action follow-up time. 

These audits are product and manufacturing-process focused, assessing the controls that directly affect product conformity. They are not intended to constitute general ISO 9001 or Quality Management System certification audits. 

Job Description: 

• Prepare and perform Supplier Product / Process Audits against approved audit criteria, product requirements, drawings, specifications and applicable manufacturing documentation. 

• Trace selected products through relevant manufacturing and inspection stages to assess the effectiveness of controls affecting product conformity. 

• Review product-specific manufacturing and quality records, including inspection and test results, Certificates of Conformity, material certification, control plans, work instructions, non-conformance records and traceability documentation. 

• Assess relevant manufacturing processes and controls, including materials and components, production controls, inspection and test, calibration, traceability, preservation and packaging. 

• Review the suitability of manufacturing equipment, tooling, test equipment, personnel competence and process capability where these directly affect the audited product. 

• Identify product and process non-conformities, observations, risks and areas for improvement, supported by clear objective evidence. 

• Prepare and issue detailed audit reports in line with defined standards and established checklists 

• Raise and manage CARs (Corrective Action Requests), including review of supplier corrective actions and necessary follow-up. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working within a quality-critical manufacturing industry. 

• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience conducting supplier product, manufacturing process or product conformity audits. 

• Ideally holds formal auditor training or relevant professional certification (e.g. ASQ, CQI/IRCA or equivalent). 

• Strong working knowledge of product audit methods, manufacturing process controls, inspection planning and product conformity requirements. 

• Experience auditing product realisation and manufacturing controls within relevant manufacturing environments. 

• Experience within plastic moulding, electronic assembly and/or mechanical hardware manufacturing is highly desirable, as applicable to the supplier/product being audited. 

• Strong ability to identify product and process risks and document clear, objective audit evidence. 

• Good understanding of non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up. 

• Detail orientated with strong analytical skills. 

• Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with supplier personnel at all levels. 

• Able to prepare clear, accurate and professional audit reports.