AS9100 Lead Auditor & Quality Process Leader

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA seeks a Certified Lead Auditor to join the Quality team. This onsite role focuses on leading AS9100 audits, evaluating processes, and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will manage audits, develop schedules, and interact with top management. Requires a bachelor’s degree with six+ years of experience and Lead Auditor certification to AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline with six or more years of progressive professional project administration experience.
• Must have certification as Lead Auditor to AS9100 standards.
• Ability to work unsupervised, manage conflicts, handle multiple tasks and stay detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze data and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Strong analytical, verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Well organized to manage high volumes of documents in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead AS9100 quality audits and supervise a team of support auditors.
• Evaluate Business and Quality Systems for compliance with quality requirements.
• Record and compile audit results and prepare graphs and reports.
• Develop audit schedules and reports; present to top management.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Maintain company-wide policies, procedures, work instructions, and records for continuous conformance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Inter-personal skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

AS9100 standards

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA seeks a Certified Lead Auditor to join the Quality team. This onsite role focuses on leading AS9100 audits, evaluating processes, and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will manage audits, develop schedules, and interact with top management. Requires a bachelor’s degree with six+ years of experience and Lead Auditor certification to AS9100 standards.