Aerospace Lead Auditor

DNV; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days + unpaid leave/sm

Profit sharing scheme

Private medical

Pension up to 9%

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

DNV is seeking a qualified Aerospace Auditor to deliver high‑quality, chargeable audits across the aerospace sector and support internal teams with technical guidance and sampling calculations. You will help strengthen and expand the Aerospace team by identifying and onboarding new auditors, while maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of standards and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes independent work, timely delivery, and collaboration with clients and back‑office staff to prepare

Qualifications

• Recognised competency as an AEA for AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 standards, or any combination of the three.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality management systems and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience delivering third‑party audits under accredited schemes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting technical or operational teams is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct third‑party audits against AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 standards in accordance with accreditation and scheme requirements.
• Prepare audit plans, reports, and findings to a high professional standard.
• Be proficient with the use of OASIS.
• Ensure all audits are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of aerospace standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Identify potential new auditors within the industry and support their introduction to the organisation.

Skills

Aerospace auditing

Audit planning

OASIS proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Education

AEA competency for AS9100/AS9110/AS9120

Tools

OASIS

Job description

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high‑performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, and allows you to engage in projects which develop next generation solutions. and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios.

About The Role

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Aerospace Auditor with competency in AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 to join our team. This role is responsible for delivering high‑quality, chargeable audits to clients across the aerospace sector, while also supporting internal operations through technical guidance, quotation preparation, and sampling calculations. In addition, the auditor will play an active role in strengthening and expanding the Aerospace (AS) team by identifying, supporting, and onboarding new auditors.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Delivery

• Conduct third‑party audits against AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 standards in accordance with accreditation and scheme requirements. (Doesn’t necessarily need all 3, but it would be nice).
• Prepare audit plans, reports, and findings to a high professional standard.
• Be proficient with the use of OASIS.
• Ensure all audits are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of aerospace standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Technical & Back‑Office Support

• Support the back‑office team by helping to prepare accurate and timely quotations for aerospace audits.
• Provide technical assistance to internal teams on aerospace standards, audit requirements, and client queries.
• Perform sampling calculations and contribute to technical decision‑making where required.
• Assist with resolving technical issues related to audit delivery, scheme rules, or client requirements.

Team Development & Growth

• Identify potential new auditors within the industry and support their introduction to the organisation.
• Participate in onboarding, mentoring, and developing new AS auditors to ensure competence and consistency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the AS team’s processes, tools, and technical capability.

What we offer

We place great value on all our people and the contribution they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we recognise personal needs and offer a flexible reward and benefits package that puts you first, including;

• Lifestyle benefits (26 days of annual leave + opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options).
• Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme.
• Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues. including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices.
• Pension Scheme: Employer contribution - up to 9%.
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits.
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use).
• Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570).
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,ageor political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to ourculture,and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised competency as an AEA for AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 standards, or any combination of the three.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality management systems and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience delivering third‑party audits under accredited schemes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting technical or operational teams is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, reliable, and committed to high‑quality delivery.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and technical curiosity.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to support and mentor others.
• Comfortable engaging with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and team growth.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.