AS9100 Compliance & Audit Lead

TXM Recruit; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Security clearance eligibility

Job summary

TXM Recruit is supporting a leading UK defence engineering organisation in appointing an experienced Process & Compliance Lead. The role focuses on AS9100 Revision D readiness and embedding improvements across engineering, manufacturing and operations.

You will lead audits, drive corrective actions, and work with senior leaders to strengthen the Quality Management System while preparing for the forthcoming recertification audit.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision D.
• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven internal and external auditing experience.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with NCR and non-conformance management.
• Strong RCA and CAPA capability.
• Ability to challenge processes constructively and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit readiness activities and provide direction across the business.
• Conduct gap analyses against AS9100 Revision D requirements.
• Produce reports identifying compliance risks and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver risk-based internal audit schedules.
• Create audit checklists aligned with AS9100 and business needs.
• Conduct product, process, and QMS audits.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports and track corrective actions.
• Report readiness, risks and improvements to senior management.
• Support external certification audits and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Lead Auditor

AS9100 knowledge

Auditing experience

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

TXM Recruit is supporting a leading UK defence engineering organisation in appointing an experienced Process & Compliance Lead. The role focuses on AS9100 Revision D readiness and embedding improvements across engineering, manufacturing and operations.

You will lead audits, drive corrective actions, and work with senior leaders to strengthen the Quality Management System while preparing for the forthcoming recertification audit.