[Hiring] Lead ISO 9001 Internal Auditor @Carnegie Robotics

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and autonomous Lead ISO 9001 Internal Auditor with a minimum of 10 years of audit experience to fully own and lead our QMS internal auditing program. In this 20% part-time role (~8 hours per week), you will act as our primary ISO 9001 audit authority, driving risk-based auditing, root cause analysis, non-conformance management, and external audit readiness across the organization.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, establishing, and executing the annual internal audit schedule covering all applicable ISO 9001 clauses and operational processes
• Focusing weekly part-time hours on targeted, risk-based internal audits across departmental workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Preparing comprehensive audit plans, checklists, working papers, and formal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Evaluating organizational processes against ISO 9001 requirements, risk-based thinking, Context of the Organization, and leadership engagement
• Reviewing root cause analyses submitted by process owners and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of proposed CAPA plans
• Tracking, verifying, and closing out corrective action plans prior to external registrar audits
• Performing periodic risk-focused quality audits of key suppliers, vendors, and critical subcontractors as needed
• Compiling audit trend reports, QMS metrics, and risk evaluations to feed into executive ISO 9001 Management Review meetings
• Preparing the organization and QA department for ISO 9001 registrar certification, recertification, and surveillance audits
• Serving as a technical liaison and host during external ISO 9001 registrar audits
• Performing other QMS audit and compliance duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience leading ISO 9001 internal or external quality assurance audits
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification (IRCA, Exemplar Global, or equivalent required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• Proven track record of independently designing, establishing, and managing an end-to-end ISO 9001 QMS audit program with complete autonomy
• Expert-level mastery of ISO 9001 standard requirements, Annex SL structure, and process-approach auditing methodologies
• Strong background in non-conformance tracking, root cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone), and CAPA effectiveness verification
• Ability to operate independently, set priorities, and achieve program goals within an 8-hour weekly time commitment
• Strong written and presentation skills required to communicate audit findings constructively to process owners and executive management
• Authorization to work for any US employer

How You'll Stand Out

• Hold additional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Have experience hosting and navigating successful ISO 9001 registrar certification and surveillance audits
• Possess a practical, pragmatic approach to compliance that balances strict ISO 9001 adherence with operational efficiency without adding bureaucratic overhead
• Demonstrate multi-industry auditing experience spanning manufacturing, engineering, software, or technology operations

Benefits

• Competitive part-time hourly compensation
• Flexible work arrangement (e.g., 1 full day/week or split across 2 half-days)
• Option for hybrid or remote work flexibility (depending on audit schedule requirements)
• Opportunity to drive quality strategy and continuous improvement in a high-impact ownership role