Quality Auditor

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking an experienced Quality Auditor to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves maintaining and administering the Business Management System (BMS) within the organisation, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification body requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the internal audit programme to UK Reg Part 21G, UK Reg Part 145, EASA Part 21G, EASA Part 145, FAA, AS9100
• Lead problem-solving teams to ensure effective root cause and corrective/preventive actions are implemented
• Lead all customer, regulatory, and certification body audits
• Support regulatory training across the business, including Human Factors
• Maintain the company BMS
• Support the closeout of actions from audits and identify areas for improvement
• Manage the document change control process, including procedures and standard operating procedures
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting the organisation and its approvals
• Incorporate customer specifications into processes and procedures
• Support improvement activities and maintain quality data for management reviews
• Support the FAIR process to AS9102 standards
• Monitor and escalate internal product quality issues
• Participate in improvement activities including 5S to drive quality improvements

Job Requirements:

• Experience in quality assurance within the Defence sector
• Knowledge of UK Reg Part 21G and Part 145, EASA Part 21G and Part 145, FAA, AS9100 standards
• Proficiency in creating Excel spreadsheets and using other Microsoft Office tools
• Understanding of the regulatory requirements for Aerospace and Defence industries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Relevant auditing certification

Other Responsibilities/Non-essential Functions:

• Undertake training as required
• Support other reasonable requests from management
• Be flexible in supporting different tasks to ensure customer satisfaction
• Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements
• Be open to learning new techniques and skills as processes develop

If you are a dedicated Quality Auditor with a background in the Defence sector and looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply now.