Aerospace Quality Auditor: Risk-based, Global Impact

GKN Aerospace company; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a detail-driven Contract Internal Auditor to plan and perform quality audits in an aerospace manufacturing environment. You will evaluate conformity to AS9100, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures while documenting evidence and supporting timely corrective action.

In this role you will collaborate with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain, maintaining objectivity and confidentiality throughout the audit process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing quality including audit/inspection
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements and ability to translate into audit evidence
• Experience reviewing manufacturing and inspection documentation, drawings, specs, and records
• Ability to write clear, factual audit findings and reports
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and electronic quality/document systems
• Strong communication, organization and analytical judgment
• Ability to remain objective when auditing activities
• Must meet U.S. Person requirements for ITAR access

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and conduct risk-based internal audits of the quality management system and processes
• Perform product quality audits using drawings, specs, work instructions, and acceptance criteria
• Review manufacturing records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Collect and document objective evidence and maintain audit trails
• Classify and write audit findings with clear requirements and evidence
• Conduct opening/closing meetings and issue audit reports within timelines
• Enter and follow up on corrective actions and verify effectiveness
• Identify recurring issues and communicate risk-based recommendations
• Coordinate audit schedules with process owners to minimize disruption
• Support customer and regulatory audits by providing records and responses
• Protect confidential and export-controlled information

Skills

Audit experience

Quality systems

Communication

Analytical judgment

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Electronic quality systems

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a detail-driven Contract Internal Auditor to plan and perform quality audits in an aerospace manufacturing environment. You will evaluate conformity to AS9100, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures while documenting evidence and supporting timely corrective action.

In this role you will collaborate with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain, maintaining objectivity and confidentiality throughout the audit process.