Senior Compliance Auditor - Manufacturing & Defense

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector Mission Assurance seeks a Lead Compliance Auditor to serve as senior technical authority for audit execution across manufacturing and production operations. Lead teams through system, process, product, and LPA audits, ensuring conformance to ISO 9001, AS9100, CMMC, DFARS, ITAR, FAR, and DoD requirements.

Position reports to the Compliance Manager, Defense Sector Mission Assurance, providing direction to auditors while driving root cause analysis and corrective action to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in quality auditing, compliance, or quality systems within defense, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing.
• Hands-on with Layered Process Audit programs and auditing in active manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit program leadership and planning for multiple audits.
• Consolidate findings, manage timelines, and report audit health.
• Own Layered Process Audit program across manufacturing and production areas.
• Verify compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, FAR, and DoD requirements.
• Mentor auditors, drive corrective actions, and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Audit Leadership

Layered Process Auditing

Internal Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Manufacturing Process

Documentation & Records

Risk-Based Thinking

Data Integrity

Coaching & Auditor Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related

Job description

Leidos Defense Sector Mission Assurance seeks a Lead Compliance Auditor to serve as senior technical authority for audit execution across manufacturing and production operations. Lead teams through system, process, product, and LPA audits, ensuring conformance to ISO 9001, AS9100, CMMC, DFARS, ITAR, FAR, and DoD requirements.

Position reports to the Compliance Manager, Defense Sector Mission Assurance, providing direction to auditors while driving root cause analysis and corrective action to