Lead Auditor AS9100 AEA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Lead Auditor - AS9100 (Aerospace Experience Auditor - AEA)
Department: MSC Business Unit
Reports To: Branch Manager
Job Purpose
To conduct AS9100 audits as a Lead Auditor ensuring compliance with aerospace industry quality standards regulatory requirements and customer-specific protocols. The role includes full responsibility for audit planning execution reporting and certification recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan audits based on pre-planning information provided by the customer.
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Conduct audits in accordance with the AS9100 Standard as Lead Auditor.
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Prepare audit reports as per Certification Body (CB) protocols including recommendations for certification.
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Manage and complete all post-audit activities within defined timelines.
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Recommend organizations for certification based on audit outcomes.
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Complete all required steps in the iCert system and issue certificates as applicable.
Competencies & Technical Expertise
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Understanding of aerospace industry quality systems and CAA regulatory requirements
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Knowledge of military aerospace requirements and regulations
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First Article Inspection (AS9102)
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Airworthiness and safety requirements
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Design development verification and validation processes
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Aerospace material traceability requirements
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Subcontractor approval and control requirements
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Variation Management of Key Characteristics (AS9103)
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Flow-down of quality requirements
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FOD (Foreign Object Damage) prevention program requirements
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Handling of customer-supplied products
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Calibration controls and positive recall systems
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Acceptance authority media requirements
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Management of non-conforming material and related systems
Mandatory Aerospace Experience (AEA Requirements)
Candidates must have:
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Minimum 4 years full-time aerospace industry experience within the last 10 years
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Experience directly in Engineering Design Manufacturing Quality or Process Control
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Experience with major airframe manufacturers prime suppliers auxiliary equipment suppliers or recognized civil/military/space organizations such as:
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National Aviation Authorities (NAA)
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ESA/NASA
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Ministry of Defense (MoD)
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Direct involvement or working knowledge of the key aerospace quality elements listed under competencies
Education
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BE/ in Mechanical Electrical & Electronics or Aeronautical Engineering
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Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering from Army/Navy/Air Force (Aviation Core)
Certifications (Mandatory)
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ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification
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IAQG AS9100D Exam Pass
Strategic / Operational Competencies
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Direct aerospace industry experience
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Experience conducting First- or Second-Party aerospace audits
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Strong communication documentation and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to independently manage end-to-end audit responsibilities
Experience
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Hands-on AS9100 audit experience as Lead Auditor
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Exposure to certification body audit protocols (preferred)
Required Skills:
AS9100 Lead Auditor
Key Skills
- Auditing
- Time Management
- ICD-10
- Accounting
- Component evaluation
- Workers' Compensation Law
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- CPT Coding
- Internal Audits
- Medicare
- Bookkeeping
