Manager, Quality System Compliance Auditor (Remote)

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a seasoned QA/audit professional to lead second party QMS audits across 91XX and ISO9001 standards. You will plan, execute, report findings, and drive corrective actions with site leadership.

This remote role requires 70% travel domestically and internationally; DoD Secret clearance is required; candidates should have AATT certification or be eligible to certify as AA/AEA within one year.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; 8+ years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• 8+ years in quality assurance with at least 5 years in QMS auditing in aerospace/defense.
• Familiarity with 91XX series and ISO 9001 standards.
• AATT Certification (evidence required).
• Ability to certify within one year as an Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and conduct second party QMS audits for 91XX/ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead audit activities: planning, opening/closing meetings, and site coordination.
• Ensure processes, products, and services meet internal standards and customer requirements.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Support site surveillance and cross-site audits; travel as required.
• Participate in weekly Corrective Action Review Board meetings.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

ETQ

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20
Country: United States of America
Location: US-SD-REMOTE
Position Role Type: Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Audit Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and/or conduct second party QMS audits for compliance with the 91XX and ISO series of standards, RTX and business unit policies & procedures, and regulatory and customer requirements across RTX sites.
• Perform formal responsibilities of a lead auditor such as audit planning in conjunction with the EQA audit planner, representing the audit team with site leadership, conducting opening and closing meetings, and daily debriefs with site personnel.
• Ensure that processes, products, and services comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Complete and issue detailed audit reports, including findings, non-conformances, and review and approve effective corrective actions and ensure implementation effectiveness.
• May assist RTX Certification bodies during site surveillance and recertification audits, including facilitating audit schedules, logistics, and closure of corrective actions.
• May support special projects relating to audits as needed.

Data Analysis:

• Support analysis of audit performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analytics to support comprehensive audit preparation and planning based on historical and current performance data.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with regional leads of the EQA team and Ops Excellence lead to support the audit schedule, ensuring that sites across RTX are audited per the schedule.
• Foster collaborative relationships with functional and business leaders to promote a transformative quality organization aligned with business objectives.
• Participate in weekly Corrective Action Review Board meetings to review and approve/reject formal corrective actions.

Special Audits and Assessments:

Support special audits (e.g., suspensions, major customer complaints, high-risk sites, etc.), independent assessments, and site certifications as required by RTX business units.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires 70% travel, both domestically and internationally, and can be located within convenient access to a major airport. Depending on audit schedules and auditor home location, this may include some weekend travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree, or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 5 years in QMS auditing within the aerospace, space, and defense industries.
• Familiarity with 91XX series and ISO9001 standards.
• Existing AATT (Aerospace Auditor Transition Training) Certification (evidence is required).
• Ability to certify within one year as an Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Current authenticated Lead Audit certification (evidence is required).
• Certification as an Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) (evidence is required).
• Experience planning and coordinating multiple audits simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of ETQ/ BU Corrective Actions processes/systems.
• Proficiency in presenting audit results and concepts to key stakeholders and executive management.
• ASQ Certification (CQA, CQE, CMQ/OE).

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