Process Quality Internal Auditor III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a seasoned Process Quality Internal Auditor III to lead and execute internal audits, ensuring QMS compliance and driving continuous improvement. The role emphasizes advanced auditing, regulatory compliance, and leadership within a defense/aerospace context.

We expect extensive experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor junior staff while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years as an auditor, or in a related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
• Advanced knowledge and utilization of AS9100, ISO 9001 and other applicable Military and statutory standards and specifications.
• Experience participating in external audits as guide.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex internal audits to ensure QMS compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and manage audit schedules, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Ensure comprehensive adherence to ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of corrective actions for audit findings.
• Drive strategic process improvement initiatives and support continuous quality enhancement.
• Train and mentor junior auditors and other staff on quality standards and audit procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments to integrate quality standards into all processes.
• Develop strategies for ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Manage external audits and supplier audits.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality Management or related field

9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 familiarity

Microsoft Office

Database experience

Job description

If you are a seasoned quality auditor professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Process Quality Internal Auditor III, you will take on a role in leading and executing internal audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems (QMS). This highly experienced position involves advanced auditing, process improvement, and regulatory compliance, requiring substantial expertise and leadership in quality assurance. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex internal audits to ensure QMS compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and manage audit schedules, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Ensure comprehensive adherence to ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of corrective actions for audit findings.
• Drive strategic process improvement initiatives and support continuous quality enhancement.
• Train and mentor junior auditors and other staff on quality standards and audit procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments to integrate quality standards into all processes.
• Develop strategies for ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Manage external audits and supplier audits.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5+ Years as an auditor, or in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge and utilization of AS9100, ISO 9001 and other applicable Military and statutory standards and specifications.
• Experience participating in external audits as guide.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Certified Auditor or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and database experience.
• Experience with Statistical Analysis Methodology.
• Communicate and present internal audit information.
• Experience participating in external audits as facilitator.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Familiarization with Six Sigma.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Requirement to be on feet for a significant portion of the work shift.
• Majority of work hours spent on a computer.
• Hand/finger dexterity for using office equipment.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required for audit activities at different locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Security Clearance Requirements

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

Company Overview

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of-the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.