Internal Quality Auditor

Dynamic Aviation; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Aviation, located in Bridgewater, Virginia, is seeking an Internal Quality Auditor to conduct and oversee quality audits. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality systems and managing audit findings effectively. Candidates must possess an associate degree and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

With the flexibility to work from 7 am to 4 pm, the position offers an engaging work environment focused on continuous improvement and quality assessment within the aerospace field.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced atmosphere with multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to self-manage work independently and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal quality process audits and follow-up audits.
• Ensure compliance to the Quality Management System.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve efficient quality assessments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Education

Associate degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field of study

Job description

Live an Adventure, Master your Craft, Find your Purpose

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.

Position Summary

The Internal Quality Auditor completes audits independently or directs an audit from beginning to end. In this position, you will schedule, plan, and conduct internal quality process audits, quality system audits, follow‑up audits and other quality‑related audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement, plan, and execute internal quality audits in adherence to established SOP’s and audit plans
• Ensure compliance to the Quality Management System (AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, etc.) and verifies the audit’s resulting actions are implemented and effective
• Revise, refine, update, and recommend changes to policies and procedures
• Assist team with the issuance of high‑quality corrective actions that prevent recurrence by performing root cause analysis and risk mitigation, and assuring objective evidence adequately supports the audit results
• Represent Quality and support the team at audit and corrective action meetings and discussions
• Review corrective action submittals for acceptance and compliance
• Track, record, analyze and maintain trending Quality Assurance data and submit reports
• Communicate and present quality system audit issues and progress reports to management
• Prepare audit presentation material detailing audit findings and conclusions reached as well as recommendations, presenting to senior leadership as needed
• Perform quality‑related activities that add strategic value to the business such as participation in process and procedural development activities, continuous improvement actions, process mapping and streamlining, and contractual program verification
• Collaborate with the leadership team and production team to achieve most efficient and accurate quality assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field of study
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work productively in a fast‑paced atmosphere without distraction
• Must be able to multi‑task with strong organizational skills and be detail‑oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with multiple departments
• Ability to self‑manage work independently and set priorities with demonstrated follow through skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ Years in aerospace parts manufacturing, maintenance operations or distribution
• Experience working with an aerospace Quality Management System (AS9100, AS9110, or AS9120)
• Previous knowledge and experience with aerospace including manufacturing, maintenance, or production
• Working knowledge Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), including 14 CFR 21, 65, 91, and 145
• Previous experience performing quality audits, inspections, and root cause analysis

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel, less than 10%
• Proper work authorization documentation to work in the US

Working Conditions

• 7 am – 4 pm; flexible based on business needs
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipment
• Ability to view computer screens for extended periods, with close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment and on aircraft
• Ability to lift and move items up to approximately 10–20 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies)
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to maintain focus and perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail
• Regularly works in office environment and around aircraft hangars

It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended.