Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. Summary: Quality Systems Auditor ensures the systems and procedures are being properly followed to ensure the highest level of Quality in the product builds and manufacturing operations. Analyzes scope and severity of issues and may make appropriate recommendations. Verifies and confirms Quality Systems divisional compliance with internal and external requirements. Performs audits of certification related documentation, ensuring compliance to all quality management standards, governmental rules, regulations and requirements for the contract manufacturing of products. Fosters divisional teamwork within a continuous improvement environment. Responsibilities: *Participates and contributes to quality systems departmental management meetings and goal accomplishment *Conducts process compliance and quality management system internal audits per schedule and defined procedures using audit checklists and other documentation tools (standards) *Investigate and follow-up on issues observed during internal audits to determine impact *Compiles, documents and distributes results of internal audits *Works with the functional areas to improve process performance and compliance *Participates in problem solving activities *Works from detailed process sheets, visual aid packages, engineering change orders, production change notices, critical item lists and written instructions * Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal *May be assigned to lead and audit responsibility for ITAR, ISO or similar certification *May provide training to lower level auditors *May make recommendations to engineering, production and/or management for enhancements to the processes to achieve higher levels of quality and throughput *Work with cross functional teams to implement quality management system improvements Other information: *Effective multi-tasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required *Effective organization, prioritization and time management skills *Demonstrate high attention to detail *Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and professionalism when representing the company *Working knowledge of required applicable certifications (i.e. ISO, etc.) *Ability to interpret, understand and communicate Quality System requirements as applicable to the Division *Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required *Ability to work with and train diverse groups and organizational levels *Participate in a continuous improvement activity Education: * 4 year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management Geographical Location: Minnesota:Winona Physical Location: Winona, MN - Central Shift: 1st Shift Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630 Full Time Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at . Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier statu , disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. Consistent with its obligations under applicable laws, Benchmark will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.