About This Role
This audit technician role supports the internal audit program and helps ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System. It involves performing assigned audits, collecting evidence, documenting gaps, and following up on corrective actions. The position suits a detail-oriented auditing professional with manufacturing or quality systems experience and a practical understanding of IATF 16949.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned process, product, layered, and system audits according to the internal audit schedule and established methods
- Review procedures, work instructions, records, and other relevant documentation before and during audits
- Gather and document objective evidence through observation, interviews, and record review
- Identify and clearly document nonconformities, observations, and opportunities for improvement
- Participate in opening and closing meetings and communicate findings professionally and factually
- Prepare timely, accurate, and complete audit reports using approved templates and systems
- Track assigned findings and follow-up actions to support timely closure
- Verify implementation of corrective actions as assigned and escalate overdue or ineffective actions
- Maintain organized audit records and support audit metric reporting
- Support preparation and logistics for external, customer, and certification audits when needed
- Support compliance with Rivian’s Quality Manual, internal procedures, and other applicable requirements through routine audit activity
- Help identify process gaps, trends, and repeat issues that may indicate broader systemic concerns
- Provide practical feedback to process owners and escalate concerns through the Lead Audit Technician or QMS leadership as appropriate
- Support continuous improvement of audit checklists, templates, and standard work
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of experience in internal auditing, quality, manufacturing, inspection, compliance, or a related operational role
- Prior audit experience required
- Basic understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or comparable quality management system requirements
- Ability to read and interpret procedures, records, forms, and manufacturing or quality documentation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately and objectively
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functions
- Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and Jira
Nice to have:
- Experience in automotive, EV manufacturing, or a regulated manufacturing environment
