Lead Auditor- AS

DQS

$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Schaumburg, IL
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in quality systems management.
  • Must hold AS9100 Rev D Aerospace Experienced Lead Auditor certification.
  • Completion of an accredited 40-hour ISO 9001 or AS9100 lead auditor course.
  • Experience with AS9100, AS9110, and/or AS9120 implementation preferred.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of relevant software applications.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

  • Develop certification and audit scopes through customer consultation.
  • Confirm adequacy of audit days based on customer complexity.
  • Direct audit matters and manage audit team activities.
  • Assess management system conformance through comprehensive audits.
  • Document audit findings and prepare detailed reports.
  • Achieve team consensus on audit results and present findings to clients.
  • Assist in the training and evaluation of auditors.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with the option for remote work.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Contributing to high standards in aerospace quality management.
  • Engagement in diverse auditing projects across multiple industries.
  • Exposure to a variety of standards enhancing auditing skill set.
Full Job Description
Your role

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Develops scope of certification and audit agendas through consultation with customers. Confirms audit days are adequate based on headcount and complexity. Presents audit plans to customers and audit team. Manages the audit.
  • Determines the customer's degree of readiness for assessment to appropriate standards. Assists customer in understanding the standard and program requirements.
  • Directs the conduct of the audit and the activities of audit team members.
  • Assesses the conformance of the management system to multiple standards through performing system and process audits including review of customer documentation and records, interview of customer management and staff, and observation of customer processes.
  • Documents audit results including audit trails, strengths and opportunities and nonconformities. Prepares audit reports and supporting documentation.
  • Reaches team consensus on the audit results having final responsibility for the team conclusions. Presents results of audit to client verbally and in writing.
  • Assists in training, qualification and ongoing evaluation of candidate auditors and auditors.
  • Assists in analyzing customer responses to nonconformities for acceptance.
  • Performs audits in accordance with DQS Inc. program and accreditation requirements.
  • Performs other duties as directed.


Your profile

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of four years' experience in quality systems management.
  • Certification as an AS9100 Rev D Aerospace Experienced Lead Auditor (AA, AEA, AIEA) in the SAE OASIS database is a must.
  • Passed an accredited 40-hour ISO 9001, or AS9100 lead auditor course.
  • Experience in implementation of AS9100, AS9110 and/or AS9120 desired.
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications
  • Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to concerns
  • Excellent oral and written communication and follow-through skills
  • Accountability
  • Time-management
  • Ability to work independently in a virtual, home-based environment


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