Chemical Processing Auditor - Full Time Employment

Summary:
The purpose of this position is to conduct technical audits in the Aerospace industry. This position requires a high degree of technical expertise in Chemical Processing/Surface Finishing-including hands-on experience in Anodizing, Electroplating, Conversion Coating, Chemical Etching, and Painting. We are only accepting applications for those that are a US Citizen or Green Card holder. 

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Working collaboratively with key PRI staff and customers to organize audit schedules that meet the needs of all stakeholders (5%)
• Liaising with PRI’s preferred travel agency to organize a cost-effective travel schedule (5%)
• Ensuring adequate pre-audit preparation including contacting the company ahead of time and reviewing documentation provided by the company (5%)
• Conducting the technical audit, and associated quality system audit, when necessary, based on an industry-approved checklist and customer requirements, by reviewing customer flow down documents including purchase orders, drawings, and specifications, reviewing procedures, work instructions, training records, and other internal documentation, and observing real part processing to ensure that the documented requirements are properly flowed down to and implemented on the shop floor (65%)
• Submitting timely and complete audit reports in which any audit findings are clearly and logically documented (10%)
• Participating in auditor conferences and assigned training (5%)
• Serving as a Training Auditor when required (5%)

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHERS

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Technical Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Five years "hands on" experience (preferably in the Aerospace Industry) with Anodizing,and Electroplating desired. Additional experience preferred in Paint/Dry Film Coatings, Chemical Cleaning, Chemical Milling, Conversion/Phosphate Coating, Etching, Laboratory Evaluation, Stripping, Surface Prep Prior to Metal Bond, Surface Treatment/Passivation
• Experience as an auditor preferred
• Thorough understanding of aerospace chemical processing specs, processes, and equipment
• Ability to operate a Computer, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Commitment to preserving the integrity of the programs, maintaining strict confidentiality, and avoiding all conflicts of interest
• Willingness to travel and conduct audits domestic and internationally
• Written and oral proficiency in the English language
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional behavior

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:

• Ability to travel 60% of the time
• Ability to work in a chemical processing/laboratory environment (shop floor)
• Ability to work for long periods at a computer/desk
• Obtain necessary shots/vaccines as required for travel

PRI retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets