Aerospace Quality Auditor – Regional, Travel‑Ready

SHV Holdings NV; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Long service rewards

Salary reviews

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Cycle loan

Eyewear program

Welcome pack

Job summary

NQA, part of Kiwa UK Group, is seeking a Regional Aerospace Assessor to deliver accredited assessments to clients via scheduled site visits. This remote role involves frequent travel across the UK and internationally.

You will use your technical and administrative skills, alongside strong customer service, to ensure quality and compliance. Responsibilities include conducting assessments against ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 Rev D and AS9120 Rev B, preparing reports, and providing feedback.

Qualifications

• IAQG Authenticated Experienced Auditor (AEA) or equivalent aerospace lead auditor qualification.
• Recent non-MRO ASD work experience at a recognised organization.
• Lead aerospace quality management system audits and apply audit principles effectively.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry processes, controls and regulatory requirements.
• Interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• CQI/IRCA recognised lead auditor course for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
• Broad knowledge of third-party accreditation.
• Current IRCA/IEMA Registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited assessments, meeting set annual targets.
• Assess client documented management systems to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 Rev D and AS9120 Rev B.
• Perform client management system assessments in a timely manner, in line visit schedules.
• Provide timely and appropriate feedback to clients.
• Prepare and submit visit reports, including recommendations regarding the issue and withdrawal of certificates.
• Ensure that assessments, surveillance activities and recertification visits comply with the requirements of NQA’s Management System.
• Comply with Health and Safety Policy and manage business risks.

Skills

Lead auditor

Audit principles

Report writing

Aerospace knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Driving licence

Education

CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor course (ISO 9001/14001/45001)

Job description

NQA, part of Kiwa UK Group, is seeking a Regional Aerospace Assessor to deliver accredited assessments to clients via scheduled site visits. This remote role involves frequent travel across the UK and internationally.

You will use your technical and administrative skills, alongside strong customer service, to ensure quality and compliance. Responsibilities include conducting assessments against ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 Rev D and AS9120 Rev B, preparing reports, and providing feedback.