Senior Audit Release Analyst

The Senior Audit & Release Analyst (Document Control) is responsible for leading the coordination, audit, and release of documentation and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for new and revised products in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all required engineering records and data are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements prior to production or shipment. Serving as a subject matter expert, the Senior Analyst identifies discrepancies, mitigates risks, supports process improvements, and maintains data integrity while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and internal controls.

IMMI® is the trusted, global leader of safety solutions, helping to protect millions of lives every day. For almost sixty years, IMMI has led the way in developing, designing, testing and manufacturing innovative safety restraints and systems. IMMI’s safety products are found worldwide on car seats, heavy trucks, school buses, recreational/off road, military, fire/EMS, motor coach, and construction vehicles. Privately owned, headquartered in Westfield, Indiana and operating eight additional global facilities, IMMI is also home to IMMI VIP steering wheels and CAPE®, the world’s leading state-of-the-art testing facility. IMMI is also home to IMMI VIP steering wheels and CAPE®, the world’s leading state-of-the-art testing facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Audit Release Management

• Lead the review and approval of audit release packages, ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to gather, verify, and validate required documentation.
• Identify gaps or discrepancies in documentation and proactively work with stakeholders to resolve issues before product release.
• Support Engineering and Quality as the point of contact during customer audits or regulatory inspections related to part release documentation.
• Support the maintenance of audit and release processes and standards.

Audit & Compliance

• Identify discrepancies, variances, or control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Approve product releases according to established procedures.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Track key audit and release metrics, monitoring the implementation and closure of corrective actions.

Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve data accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior audit release analysts.
• Maintain organized, version-controlled records of all release documentation packages.
• Partner with Engineering, Change Management, and CAD teams to ensure timely and accurate audit and release activities.
• Serve as a key liaison for internal and external audits, providing documentation, insight, and support as needed.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate’s, Technical  or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4-5+ years of experience in audit release, document control, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or financial/operational auditing, preferably in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of document control systems, configuration management best practices, and quality management systems (QMS). 
• Can drive and support improvements projects. (AI opportunities, CAD/ENG process improvements, etc.)
• Change Management experience or aptitude outside of this position. 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality standards (e.g., ISO, IATF, AS9100) and internal controls.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive or regulated documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, including experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or equivalent) and advanced Excel.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, part specifications, and compliance requirements.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

  Preferred:

• Experience with PPAP, First Article Inspection (FAI), or other customer part approval processes.
• Familiarity with automotive, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Participation in customer or regulatory audits.
• Knowledge of document control systems, configuration management best practices, and quality management systems (QMS).
• Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau) for reporting and data visualization.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement projects that require cross-functional alignment.

 Required Tools:

• Document Management Systems: SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and PLM tools (e.g., Solidworks, Windchill, Teamcenter, Oracle Fusion Product Management)
• ERP Systems: Oracle, (SAP or equivalent)
• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook (for tracking and communication)
• Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, internal audit dashboards or trackers

Benefits:

• Team Member Ownership/ESOP
• Healthcare, vision, dental options
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• Four (4) IMMI Serves volunteer days per year.
• Onsite Health and Wellness Center
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities
• 401k
• Tuition Assistance