About the Auditor

Scott Baxter - Lead ISO 9001 Auditor

O&Q Consulting offers independent Quality Management System auditing services led by Scott Baxter, an experienced operational leader and certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.

Scott Baxter

Professional Background

  • Former CEO and President of a manufacturing organization
  • Extensive experience implementing, managing, and leading quality management systems within manufacturing organizations, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 22000, and ISO 14001.
  • Operational leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations


Certification Body Audit Experience

In addition to providing internal audit services, Scott performs third‑party audits for accredited certification bodies as a contract ISO 9001 auditor.


Education and Credentials

  • Exemplar Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
  • Executive MBA – Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
  • B.S. Industrial / Mechanical Technology – Rochester Institute of Technology
  • A.A.S. Mechanical Technology – Erie Community College