Lead Auditor- AS

DQS South Africa (Pty) Ltd.; Schaumburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DQS USA Operations in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Lead Auditor- AS for full-time employment. You will develop audit scopes, manage audit teams, and determine readiness against AS9100/ISO 9001 standards. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for timely client reporting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, four years in quality systems, and AS9100 Rev D Lead Auditor certification. Experience with AS9110/AS9120 is a plus; independence in a virtual/home-based or on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with minimum four years in quality systems management
• AS9100 Rev D Lead Auditor certification (AA, AEA, AIEA) in SAE OASIS is mandatory
• 40-hour ISO 9001 or AS9100 lead auditor course completed
• Experience implementing AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 desired

Responsibilities

• Develops scope of certification and audit agendas with customers.
• Directs audit conduct and team activities.
• Assesses conformance to standards through document review, interviews and observations.
• Documents audit results and supports reports.
• Delivers audit conclusions to clients in writing and verbally.

Skills

AS9100 Lead Auditor

Audit management

ISO 9001

AS9110/AS9120 experience

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAE OASIS database

Job description

# Lead Auditor- AS**Published:**14/06/2026**Location:**DQS USA Schaumburg**Entity:**DQS USA Operations**Type of employment:**Full time**Reference number:**0a076792e6321000f938e10a620a0000Apply1. Home2. Join3. Jobs4. Lead Auditor- AS **Your role****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Develops scope of certification and audit agendas through consultation with customers. Confirms audit days are adequate based on headcount and complexity. Presents audit plans to customers and audit team. Manages the audit.* Determines the customer’s degree of readiness for assessment to appropriate standards. Assists customer in understanding the standard and program requirements.* Directs the conduct of the audit and the activities of audit team members.* Assesses the conformance of the management system to multiple standards through performing system and process audits including review of customer documentation and records, interview of customer management and staff, and observation of customer processes.* Documents audit results including audit trails, strengths and opportunities and nonconformities. Prepares audit reports and supporting documentation.* Reaches team consensus on the audit results having final responsibility for the team conclusions. Presents results of audit to client verbally and in writing.* Assists in training, qualification and ongoing evaluation of candidate auditors and auditors.* Assists in analyzing customer responses to nonconformities for acceptance.* Performs audits in accordance with DQS Inc. program and accreditation requirements.* Performs other duties as directed.**Your profile****EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED****:*** Bachelor's degree and minimum of four years’ experience in quality systems management.* Certification as an AS9100 Rev D Aerospace Experienced Lead Auditor (AA, AEA, AIEA) in the SAE OASIS database is a must.* Passed an accredited 40-hour ISO 9001, or AS9100 lead auditor course.* Experience in implementation of AS9100, AS9110 and/or AS9120 desired.* Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications* Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to concerns* Excellent oral and written communication and follow-through skills* Accountability* Time-management* Ability to work independently in a virtual, home-based environment**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)**Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic.