Lead QMS Auditor ensuring compliance with aviation safety regulations at GKN Aerospace. Partnering across teams to improve quality management systems and support regulatory audits.
Responsibilities
Lead the maintenance, governance, and continual improvement of the site QMS/BMS to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and GKN Aerospace Global Standards
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Safety, and Managers to ensure effective system deployment, integration with other management systems (e.g., CAR Database, Calibration Database, Management of Change Database), and controlled documentation
Manage QMS/BMS change control activities, including impact assessments, governance reviews, and recommendations aligned with business objectives and regulatory or standard changes
Plan, perform, and support internal audits and third-party audits, including audit preparation, execution, reporting, and corrective action follow-up
Analyze performance data and system intelligence to support Management Review, risk assessment, and identification of improvement opportunities
Facilitate training, workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness
Requirements
U.S. Citizen to meet export compliance and site requirements
Demonstrated knowledge and application of IAQG, ISO, and NADCAP standards (e.g., AS/EN 9100, AS13100, ISO 9001)
Knowledge and practical application of risk management, process approach, and systems-based quality management
Experience with the development, deployment, governance, and lifecycle management of QMS/BMS, including document and change management systems
Working knowledge of quality auditing principles, ethics, audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action closure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quality management/information systems
High attention to detail, self-discipline, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent lead auditor certification
Internal or Lead Auditor training and demonstrated audit leadership experience
Experience in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment (APQP preferred)
Experience integrating QMS with other management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001)
Strong facilitation skills for process improvement, risk assessments, and workshops
Ability to influence and build relationships across functional, site, and leadership teams
Experience supporting customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
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