Quality Auditor / Field Engineer (Remote)

The Quality Auditor Remote position is responsible for performing quality audits and regulatory compliance monitoring in manufactured home plants or other factory-built housing environments. During the audits, this position evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of third-party agencies that oversee quality assurance programs and determines construction compliance with the code.

This remote position requires travel nationwide, as much as 80% of the time, to conduct these field-based audit activities. A typical work week entails traveling to the audit site on Monday and returning home on Friday.

The Quality Auditor primarily receives directions from the Project Manager. The Quality Auditor may, from time-to-time, be asked to take a lead role in providing other services such as inspections, research, or similar technical services relevant.

Demonstrates expertise in manufactured housing related construction codes and standards.
• Performs audits and inspections and prepares corresponding reports.
• Conducts periodic quality control reviews of inspection reports.
• Uses approved construction designs; quality assurance manuals; testing protocols; storage procedures; product manufacturer installations, and inspection procedures to evaluate a manufactured home manufacturer's ability to produce compliant homes.
• Monitors and evaluates the compliance of all building systems (i.e., structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and thermal envelope) and components of the manufactured home.
• Understands how to use testing equipment and devices, such as moisture meters and electrical testers, to ensure the respective building components are acceptable.
• Assists in performing root cause analyses for all compliance-related issues, follows up on outstanding corrective action activities, and develops recommendations for improving the manufacturers' quality assurance programs.
• Analyzes field data, tracks trends, and collects data during visits to the offices of the third-party agencies to support the writing of performance evaluation reports.
• Reviews and identifies potential failures to conform in the approved construction designs.
• Assists in developing and maintaining internal processes, procedures, and work instructions for audit staff.
• Develops and presents internal and external training sessions on technical areas and other key topics.

Education:

• Associate degree in Building Construction Technology, Engineering, Engineering Technology or Engineering-related field (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant auditing experience.
• At least five (5) years of general building/construction industry experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in managing projects.

Certifications:

• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Auditor certification or willing to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
• International Code Council certifications required, residential building code certifications at a minimum.

Key Skills/Competencies for this position

• Effective writing skills with the ability to document audit findings and generate reports using the compiled data.
• Strong interpersonal skills to keep the audit constructive and fair; and create a team building like environment.
• Use of tact and strategy during an audit to collect field data, observations without interrupting the normal home manufacturing and quality control processes.
• Skillful ability to ask pertinent questions in an appropriate manner to follow up on issues.
• Efficient time management skills to execute the audit and coordinate with all parties involved.
• Detail-oriented, specifically, as it relates to compiling factual data to support all findings, concerns, recommendations.
• Fundamental understanding of quality management systems and the principles of effective quality assurance programs.
• Excellent customer services skills to manage both the client and auditees' expectations.
• Represent the organization in a professional, ethical, and consistent manner.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe "how" you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teachable/Continuous Learner
• Reliable/Dependable
• Collaborative/Team Contributor

• Position may involve moderate activity levels to include walking, climbing ladders, and avoiding hazards in a warehouse construction environment.
• Position includes up to 80% travel by vehicle and air.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges to process and receive information.

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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