Telecom Integration Quality Auditor

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP

Financial: 401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance; field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)

Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, and hybrid/remote options

Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities 

Additional Benefits: Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors

The Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, quality, and compliance of integration builds prior to shipment and deployment. This role serves as a critical control point in the production process by identifying defects, validating adherence to engineering and customer requirements, and driving early detection of issues that could result in rework, overruns, or customer dissatisfaction.

The Auditor partners cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Materials, and Suppliers to strengthen quality processes, improve first-pass yield, and support consistent, reliable delivery across the Distribution Group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Auditing & Inspection

• Perform audits (on-site and virtual) of integration builds to verify compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and internal quality standards 
• Conduct first article inspections and validate new assemblies to ensure accuracy prior to full production 
• Perform physical inspections of finished goods, including UVN and Hut/Infrastructure builds, to confirm installation integrity and readiness for deployment 
• Identify defects, non-conformances, and risks prior to shipment to prevent downstream rework and customer impact 

Process Validation & Improvement

• Review assembly drawings, process flows, and control plans to ensure alignment with quality standards and operational execution 
• Identify gaps in processes and initiate corrective action requests (CARs) to address root causes 
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency 
• Support continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing defects, rework, and material waste 

Quality Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and document audit findings, defect trends, and recurring issues 
• Escalating systemic quality concerns that impact cost, delivery, or customer satisfaction 
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders to support resolution and prevent recurrence 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Materials, Purchasing, and Suppliers to ensure consistent application of quality standards 
• Serve as a quality resource to operations while maintaining independent audit integrity 
• Support quality-related initiatives and special projects as needed
• Supports continuous improvement by following established processes, identifying inefficiencies or issues, and contributing to solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity. Leverages available tools and technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, where appropriate to improve efficiency and streamline work.

Managerial Responsibility

• This role has no direct reports.

Travel/Shift Requirements

• Minimal travel (less than 15%)

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) 
• Ability to work in warehouse, manufacturing, and field environments, including ladders and confined spaces 
• Exposure to operational conditions including electrical components and ESD-sensitive equipment 
• Repetitive use of hands and arms for inspection and documentation activities.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of telecommunications quality standards (e.g., TL9000, AT&T TP standards) and applicable building codes 
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions 
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to deliver feedback constructively and influence outcomes 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production environment 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  
  

Education and Experience Required

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in telecommunications, manufacturing, or quality assurance 
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with production and operational teams.
   

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