Quality Auditor Jobs in California
Quality Auditor jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, life sciences and medical devices, food and beverage manufacturing, and semiconductor fabrication, with openings at every level from entry-level quality technician through senior auditor and lead quality engineer. The heaviest hiring is in the Los Angeles basin, San Jose and the broader Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Abbott Laboratories, and Boston Scientific maintain major California operations. Internal audit systems, supplier qualification, and FDA-regulated quality management are the most in-demand specializations across these markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Department: Quality
Salary Grade:
Supervisor: Quality Assurance Manager
Date: September 2026
Essential Functions
- Tests finished products to ensure chemical and microbiological compliance with Savencia Cheese USA and legal requirements
- Demonstrates basic working knowledge of SQF, FDA, USDA, PMO, and customer requirements
- Performs a variety of chemical and physical analyses on incoming, in-process and finished products which include but are not limited to: Moisture, Total Solids, Fat tests, Salt, pH, residual oxygen, leak detector, and titratable acidity.
- Perform sensory organoleptic testing on in-process and finished products
- Enters analytical data into LIMS software.
- Maintains testing equipment in working order by completing preventative maintenance, simple repairs, and calibration checks.
- Performs basic microbial plating, interpretation, enumeration, data entry, and trending on in-process, finished product, and shelf life retains.
- Supports the environmental monitoring program by collecting and testing surface, air, drain, hygiene, pathogen swabs (Zone 1-4), and water samples. Enters and trends data in database.
- Perform scale verifications and thermometer verifications.
- Perform label verification at start up and every change-over.
- Participates in equipment validation programs (USDA/DQCI).
- Maintains a product retains library and evaluates product at average age and end of code for quality, micro, and sensory conformance. Enters data, trends data, and reports information to department manager.
- Identifies non-conformances on finished product and places affected product on hold in SAP. Retests product as needed to determine disposition.
- Communicates non-conformances clearly to operations and provides guidance on possible corrective actions.
- Maintains a working relationship with the Sanitation department by collecting, testing, and communicating deviations for wash water testing, ATP swabs, and Pre-Op Inspections as needed.
- Supports QA manager during regulatory, 3rd party GFSI, and internal inspections.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the site’s HACCP/Food Safety Plan, pre-requisite programs and GMPs.
- Conducts GMP Inspections and complete report.
- Reviews food safety documentation and verifies CCP and preventive control records for deviations or failures. Communicates issues to QA Manager. Places product on hold that may be affected by deviations.
- Provides technical support to operations for questions regarding product quality and food safety.
- Trains other departments on customer complaints, non-conformances, good documentation practices, GMPs, and audit findings.
- Make and issue COA’s or certificate of analysis.
- Supports the Appendix N testing program.
- Helps monitor inventory of lab supplies and able to do ordering on SAP.
- Conduct safety observation as per set frequency.
- Maintains regular, predictable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Job Knowledge
Cost Control
Supervisory Responsibility
Work Environment
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to stand for long periods of time; sit; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Travel
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma/GED and 2 years of experience working in a lab environment or BS degree in biology, microbiology or food/dairy science with no experience.
- Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Previous food industry experience, particularly in cheese and/or dairy applications.
- Knowledge of LIMS software.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Food Safety and Product Quality
AAP/EEO Statement
Other Duties
2nd Shift 1:30pm to 10:00pm
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- Automotive
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality auditor jobs across California.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential preferred or required by most California employers
- Experience auditing to ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, or FDA 21 CFR standards
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as SAP QM, MasterControl, or TrackWise
- Demonstrated experience writing nonconformance reports, CAPAs, and audit findings documentation
- Familiarity with California-specific regulatory environments including CDPH oversight for medical device manufacturers
Quality Auditor Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality auditor in California?
The most direct path is earning the American Society for Quality Certified Quality Auditor credential after completing the required work experience in quality auditing or inspection. California does not issue a state license for quality auditors, so the CQA is the professional benchmark employers here expect. A bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field strengthens your candidacy, particularly in California's life sciences and aerospace sectors where technical fluency in FDA or AS9100 frameworks matters.
Which companies hire quality auditors in California?
Employers hiring quality auditors in California right now include FM, Brault, and Oakley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of regulated industries, including medical devices, aerospace, and food manufacturing, means hiring here skews toward employers with formal quality management systems and external audit obligations.
Which California cities have the most quality auditor jobs?
The cities with the most quality auditor openings in California are Poway, Irvine, and Tustin. The Los Angeles basin drives much of the volume through its aerospace and defense manufacturing base, the Bay Area concentrates roles in semiconductor and biotech firms, and San Diego reflects the region's dense cluster of medical device and biotech companies with continuous FDA compliance needs.
Are there remote quality auditor jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because quality auditing often requires physical access to facilities, production lines, or supplier sites. About 75% of quality auditor openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are documentation review, management system audits of software or service companies, and second-party supplier desk audits.
How can I get hired as a quality auditor in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a quality technician or quality inspector role, which many California manufacturers use as a feeder into auditor positions. Large food and beverage producers in California's Central Valley and medical device companies in San Diego and the Bay Area regularly hire quality associates who learn internal auditing on the job. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential before your first role signals commitment and gives you an edge over candidates with no formal quality background.
Where can I find and apply to quality auditor jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality auditor jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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