Lead Auditor - Aerospace Scheme 1

Altro; Casalecchio di Reno; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading certification body is seeking a Lead Auditor for its office in Bologna, Italy. The role involves planning and managing aerospace audits, ensuring compliance with EN9100 standards, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have over 4 years of related experience in the aerospace industry. Proficiency in English and Italian is required.

Competenze

• 4+ years of full-time work experience in the aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of applicable mandatory regulations like EASA Part 145.
• Possession of Professional Certification in Aerospace Registers is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Plan, execute, and manage audits within the aerospace certification business.
• Conduct third-party audits in accordance with EN9100: 2018 standards.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining audit findings and areas for improvement.

Conoscenze

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Good knowledge of spoken and written English

Good knowledge of spoken and written Italian

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

RINA is currently recruiting for a Lead Auditor - Aerospace Scheme 1 to join its office in Bologna, Italy within the Mediterranean & Africa Certification Division.

Mission

The role focuses on planning, execution, and management of audits within our certification business, leading large and complex customer engagements, ensuring effective audit processes, compliance with standards, and fostering strong client relationships.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducting third‑party audits in accordance with the aerospace scheme, ensuring compliance with EN9100: 2018 standards.
• Taking charge of the management and oversight of a comprehensive three‑year programme of Client Organisations certified under the EN9100 framework, ensuring adherence to all relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to review and enhance audit processes, leveraging best practices to improve efficiencies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their specific needs and expectations to provide tailored solutions.
• Preparing detailed reports following audits, outlining findings and areas for improvement, and presenting these findings to both clients and internal teams.
• Staying up‑to‑date with industry trends, changes in regulations, and advancements in audit processes to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of aerospace certification.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

• Diploma or University Degree preferably in the aerospace, mechanical or electronic field.
• “IAQG‑sanctioned 9100: 2016 Aerospace Auditor Transition Training” course recognised by Personnel CB.
• 4 years of full‑time work experience in the aerospace industry in engineering, design, manufacturing, product / process quality control for an aerospace component manufacturer or primary supplier, and recognised bodies in the civil, military or space sector such as National Aviation Authorities (NAA), National Space Agencies (eg ESA, NASA, CSA), Ministry of Defence.
• The possession of Professional Certification / Registration in Aerospace Registers (OASIS): EN9100: 2018, EN9110: 2018, EN9120: 2018 will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the specific applicable mandatory regulations (EASA Part 145, EASA Part 21) will also be taken into consideration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English as well as Italian.

Competencies

• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model.
• MANAGE EMOTIONS – Recognise one’s and others’ emotions and express and regulate one’s reactions.
• PIONEER CHANGE – Actively embrace change and benefit from new circumstances.
• BUILD NETWORK – Forge trust relationships across departments and outside the organisation.
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS – Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraints.
• ADDRESS THE WAY – Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way.
• THINK FORWARD – Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future.
• CLIENT INTIMACY – Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction.
• EARN TRUST – Take everyone’s opinion into account.