QA AUDITOR

About the Role

Join STE San Antonio Aerospace, Inc. as a Quality Assurance Auditor, where you'll lead internal audits, monitor regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement across departments. You’ll document non-conformities, assist in root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are effective. This role also involves educating staff on program requirements, investigating aircraft incidents, and collaborating with management and customers to enhance quality systems.

At ST Engineering North America, we apply our technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives. Our dedication to excellence and strong track record have earned us a reputation for quality and trust as a global technology, defense, and engineering group. Our diverse portfolio spans aerospace, smart city, defense, and public security segments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of SAA departments to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform surveillance of SAA activities within customer programs.
• Document non-conformities using Corrective Action Preventive Action Reports (CAPAs) per SAA PPM QC-010.
• Assist in identifying root causes and determining corrective and preventive actions for non-conformities.
• Conduct follow-up surveillance to assess the effectiveness of CAPA actions.
• Review historical non-conformities and data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for system improvement.
• Support training, production, and quality management in educating personnel on SAA and customer program requirements.
• Promote quality and safety practices within production areas.
• Collaborate with SAA management and customer representatives to facilitate program and quality system enhancements.
• Investigate aircraft damage incidents, determine root causes, and document findings and corrective actions in detailed reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Quality Assurance.

The Quality Assurance Auditor operates with a high level of autonomy, guided primarily by organizational policies and expected outcomes. Success in this role depends on achieving measurable results rather than direct supervision. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for maintaining effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders. The position demands resilience and the ability to manage stress, as it involves handling multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, resolving employee conflicts, and occasionally working extended hours.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years auditing experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presenting ideas to coworkers, supervisors, management, and external agencies.
• Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong aviation technical writing skills with the ability to prepare, interpret, and maintain accurate technical documentation in accordance with FAA regulations and industry standards.

Two years of college or trade school preferred, but not required. FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Annual bonus incentive.
• 401K with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life and accidental death insurance.
• Development and career growth opportunities.

Background and drug screening required as a condition of employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.