Senior M&E Quality Assurance (QA) Auditor

JeffreyM Consulting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributions toward health/d

Vision insurance (op-in)

401k

Paid time off

Laptop provided

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D coverage

Short-term Disability

Pet insurance - opt in

Job summary

JeffreyM Consulting is seeking a Senior M&E Quality Assurance (QA) Auditor based in Seattle, WA for a 12-month contract. The role requires independent judgement to assess compliance with FAA regulations, internal policies, and CAS E audit programs.

You will lead audits, maintain QA database, and coordinate with M&E teams to improve safety and operational controls. The ideal candidate has a strong background in airline auditing, CAS E and QA processes, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of airline industry auditing experience or related area.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
• Ability to audit and document complex business and operational processes across project phases.
• C.A.S.E Qualified Auditor.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and demands.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Frequent travel is required, including international travel.
• A valid passport.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned QA audits using department method and workpapers.
• Execute audits with standardized checklists to assess auditees' compliance.
• Conduct complex reviews and investigations to improve processes for M&E operations.
• Support audits for the Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation (C.A.S.E.).
• Perform root cause analysis and monitor corrective actions.
• Maintain audit results in the QA database and perform follow-up.
• Utilize Safety Management System (SMS) and stay current on training requirements.
• Collaborate with QA leadership to define long-term QA and C.A.S.E. strategies.
• Communicate audit scope and results across the organization.
• Promote risk management and internal controls; support external reviews.

Skills

QA auditing

Risk management

Safety compliance

Auditing standards

Independent judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years airline industry/auditing experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

** 12-month contract | Seattle, WA candidates preferred; open to candidates near major U.S. airports **

Our client is looking for a Senior M&E Quality Assurance (QA) Auditor to be responsible for upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance with both internal aviation departments and third-party maintenance partners. This position exercises significant independent judgement in assessing compliance with internal policies and procedures, industry best practices and federal regulations.

The lead subject matter expert in representing our client as a Senior Official in the Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation (C.A.S.E.) Program and maintaining the Quality Assurance (QA) database utilized by M&E Quality Assurance department. As an individual contributor, this role defines long-term strategy for the defined Quality Assurance and C.A.S.E. Audit Programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned QA audits utilizing department methodology and workpapers
• Executes audit engagements using standardized checklists and/or inquiry-based audit procedures to assess detail-level knowledge of auditees and assess compliance
• Exercises latitude and initiative to conduct complex reviews, investigations, and a variety of audits to facilitate improvement in processes that support M&E operations.
• As assigned, perform audits in support of the Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation (C.A.S.E.)
• Perform root cause analysis with stakeholder input ensuring effective correction action development and implementation. o Monitor progress of corrective actions and determine effectiveness of final implementation.
• Maintains audit results and findings within the QA database. Perform follow-up and validate audit corrective actions
• Utilizes Safety Management System (SMS) and remains current in the training requirements for SMS.
• Partner with the Manager QA and Director QA to define the long term strategy for the QA schedule in accordance with internal risk assessments and C.A.S.E. auditing assignments.
• Communicate audit scope and results effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Promotes risk management awareness and operational safety assurance throughout the organization by facilitating the development of tools and techniques that strengthen risk management and internal controls.
• Supports external reviews of company operating divisions by supporting both business and aviation-specific projects such as: annual external audits, the Department of Defense (DOD) surveys, and the International Air Transport Association(IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of experience in the airline industry, auditing experience, or related area, lieu of this degree.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
• Ability to understand, audit, and document complex business and operational processes, including effectively scoping audit projects and contributing to all project phases (planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up).
• C.A.S.E Qualified Auditor
• Strong ability to balance and effectively manage multiple projects/demands.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Frequent travel is required, including international travel.
• A valid passport o High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Requirements:

• Valid FAA Certification (A&P, Powerplant or Repairman).
• Auditor certification or training (e.g., Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), ISO Quality Auditor
• Job-Specific Leadership Expectations: Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Compensation Range:

$82/hr - $100/hr

** This pay range is Client-specific for the opening advertised. The identity of the Client will be disclosed if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. **

Benefits:

• Employer contributions toward the cost of employee-only medical and dental premiums
• Vision - opt-in available
• 401k
• PTO
• Laptop
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D coverage
• Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer/Critical Illness, Pet insurance - opt in available

** 12-month contract | Seattle, WA candidates preferred; open to candidates near major U.S. airports **