Quality Assurance Engineer & Lead ISO Auditor at FMH Conveyors

FMH Conveyors, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, designs and manufactures products and services for truck loading and unloading applications. The NestaFlex and BestFlex brands lead the market in flexible gravity and powered conveyors, while MaxxReach and BestReach are the premier brands in telescopic and rigid conveyor systems. Known worldwide for their durability and reliability, FMH Conveyors products are engineered to support material handling applications for distribution centers, e-commerce, parcel post, retail stores, and a variety of manufacturers to help maximize productivity and increase efficiency.

As a Duravant Family Company, FMH Conveyors Participates In Global Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Programs, As Well As Doing Good Initiatives To Support Our Communities. In Addition To a Culture That Promotes Long Term Career Satisfaction, With Opportunities For Personal And Professional Growth, FMH Conveyors Offers An Excellent Total Rewards Package That Includes

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
  
  

FMH Conveyors is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Quality Assurance Engineer & Lead ISO Auditor. This role will lead internal and external ISO audits, ensure compliance with ISO standards and manage the organization's document control system. The ideal candidate will ensure that all quality documentation is accurate, accessible, and audit ready while driving continuous improvement across all departments. If you enjoy multi-tasking within a team environment and excel at working on a variety of projects, you should apply to join our team!

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties as assigned.

• ISO Audits
• Plan, schedule, and execute internal audits in accordance with ISO standards.
• Lead external audit preparations and serve as primary liaison with certifying bodies.
• Develop and maintain audit checklists, reports, and records
• Train internal team on audit readiness and ISO compliance
• Develop, apply and maintain quality systems, requirements, and standards for development and manufacturing products as well as data collection techniques and systems.
• Document Control
• Manage the lifecycle of controlled documents including creation, revision, approval, and archiving
• Ensure all documentation complies with ISO and Company standards
• Maintain version control and document traceability
• Coordinate with department to update procedures and work instructions
• Support regulatory and customers audits with accurate documentation
• Develop corrective action form and process using the DMAIC method to identify root cause issue and determine the appropriate action.
• Assist with manufacturing process instructions (standardized work) and inspection verification sheets.
• Responsible for first article of inspection on new parts to ensure supplier quality is being met.
• Participate in NPD process. Establish key quality deliverables with each development cycle and launch.
• Serve as the primary quality assurance resource to department supervisor(s) for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
• Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance and the customer.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.
• Lead teams in technical process development, documentation, and certification.
• Develop supplier quality requirements for inspection, detection, prevention, and certification.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles, six sigma methodology preferred.
• Develop and implement FMEA
• Report to management on quality issues, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities.
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing engineering (or STEM degree such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry with Quality experience.)
• Certified ISO Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 required, other standards are a plus)
• 3+ year of experience in ISO auditing and document control
• Strong knowledge of document management systems
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as welding, machining, and assembly
• Experience with quality standards in industrial equipment or mechanical systems
• Familiarity with conveyor system component (rollers, belts, drives, controls, etc.) is a plus
  
  

Work Environment

The position is an office-based position with frequent visits to the manufacturing area. In the manufacturing area, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. On occasion, may be required to climb and work in high places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The incumbent must occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.