Job Title:

Certified Lead Auditor (AS9100 / Quality Management Systems)

Location:

Poway, CA Employment Type:

Full-Time Department:

Quality Assurance About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Lead Auditor to join our Quality team in Poway, CA. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact for our Quality Management System (QMS), leading audits, assessing business and operational processes, and ensuring rigorous compliance with AS9100 standards. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical audit leadership, strong root-cause analysis skills, and project administration capabilities to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Audit Leadership & Execution:

Plan, schedule, and execute internal and external AS9100 quality audits; lead support auditors and serve as the main liaison for regulatory and customer audit bodies.

QMS Oversight:

Serve as the primary custodian of company-wide policies, procedures, work instructions, and records to guarantee continuous compliance.

Reporting & Presentation:

Compile audit findings and test data into clear charts, graphs, and formal reports; present insights and recommendations directly to senior leadership. Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA): Partner with cross-functional teams on root cause analysis, non-conformance resolution, and tracking corrective/preventive action effectiveness.

Process & Project Coordination:

Analyze project plans to verify delivery milestones, advise key stakeholders, and collaborate with Project Managers to resolve operational bottlenecks.

Continuous Improvement & Training:

Identify compliance strengths and operational gaps; assist in developing audit checklists and lead quality training for production teams.

Qualifications & Experience Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline (equivalent professional experience may be substituted).

Experience:

6+ years of progressive professional experience in quality auditing, QMS oversight, or project administration within a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense preferred).

Certifications:

Certified Lead Auditor credential (AS9100) is required.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of

AS9100 / ISO 9001

standards, project management principles, and quality documentation controls

Core Competencies:

Demonstrated capability in root cause investigation and CAPA implementation. Strong verbal and written communication skills to deliver executive-level presentations. Advanced problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis and quality metrics tools. Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours when critical project or audit milestones require.

Pay:

From $100,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Can you provide a copy/scan of the AS9100 certificate/certification to complete your application submission?

License/Certification:

AS9100 (Required)

Work Location:

In person