Quality Auditor

Job Description

The onsite Internal Quality Auditor & Quality Specialist supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), with primary responsibility for internal audit execution and QMS documentation updates. The ideal candidate brings practical AS9100 experience and understands how to apply effective quality controls as the organization transitions from development into structured production. This role will help shift quality from reactive correction to proactive prevention and early engagement. Key Responsibilities • Plan, schedule, and execute regular internal quality audits across various departments to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards. • Support QMS documentation by drafting, reviewing, updating, and streamlining SOPs and work instructions to support production scaling. • Assist engineering and manufacturing teams in adopting production-level quality controls, including first article inspections (AS9102) and configuration management. • Support CAPA and non-conformance investigations, facilitate root-cause analysis, and track corrective action effectiveness. • Champion a proactive quality culture by identifying preventive measures and engaging cross-functional teams before issues arise. • Compile data, organize records, and prepare documentation for internal and external audits, surveillance audits, and recertification efforts.

Skills and Requirements

• Recognized quality auditor certification such as: ○ ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) ○ AS9100 Internal Auditor ○ AS9100 Lead Auditor ○ Equivalent aerospace quality auditing certification • Strong knowledge of: ○ AS9100 ○ Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) ○ Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) ○ Structured problem-solving methodologies: ○ 8D ○ Fishbone ○ 5 Whys ○ DMAIC

• Minimum 2–4 years of quality assurance experience within aerospace, defense, or space industries. • Understanding of transitioning products from R&D into production environments. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline strongly preferred. • Experience working within a collaborative quality team in a fast-paced startup or small-company environment. • Hands-on experience creating and managing quality documentation using: ○ Jira ○ Confluence ○ Odoo • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operations personnel.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.