Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assembly Drawings, Auditing, Building Codes, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electrical Components, Engineering Drawing, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, TL 9000, Technical Drawing, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Standards, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
Quality Assurance Auditor
Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world's most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
This work isn't easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we're solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everydaylife. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us—inside our walls and out.
At Telamon, leveraging AI and digital tools is a core part of how we operate. We expect employees at all levels to actively explore and apply technologies that improve productivity, decision-making, and overall performance.
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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.
Telamon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Telamon does not and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Telamon Corporation makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.