Certified Lead Auditor

About the role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity for a Certified Lead Auditor to join the Quality team located in Poway, CA. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for Quality Management System (QMS), procedures and work instructions.
• Evaluate company processes (Business and Quality Systems) for compliance with quality requirements.
• Record and compile audit and test results and prepare graphs, charts and reports.
• Assist in development of audit question/checklists.
• Lead AS9100 quality audits and lead a team of support auditors.
• Identify processes, situations, etc., where organization is meeting requirements, as well as identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist audit team in developing audit schedules and reports; present audit reports to top management.
• Assist with follow-up audits, findings, and opportunities for improvement.
• Will assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action and preventative action for process and product related non-conformances.
• Integrates and analyzes project plans to ensure milestones and delivery requirements are met, ensures that all key parties are advised.
• Analyzes data and situations and develops solutions with Project Managers, influences and guides on actions to be taken.
• Represents the organization as a primary contact for internal and external audits and corrective action responses.
• Assist with quality training of production personnel.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Manage the maintenance of company-wide, policies, procedures, work instructions, and records, to assure the company of continuous compliance conformance with appropriate standards and regulations.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional project administration experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have certification as Lead Auditor to AS9100 standards.
• Ability to work well unsupervised, manage conflicts, handle multiple tasks, be detail oriented and highly motivated.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Strong analytical, verbal, inter-personal and written communication skills.
• Well organized to work high volume of documents in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under the pressure of meeting deadlines and perform well in team situations.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening communications skills to interact with all levels of the organization.

Pay

Salary range: $76,000 - $127,750