Lead Auditor- AS
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DQS
Schaumburg, IL, US
Summary
The Lead Auditor is responsible for developing audit scopes, managing audit teams, and assessing management system conformance to aerospace standards. They document audit results, prepare reports, and assist in the training and evaluation of other auditors.
Job Description
Your role
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops scope of certification and audit agendas through consultation with customers. Confirms audit days are adequate based on headcount and complexity. Presents audit plans to customers and audit team. Manages the audit.
- Determines the customer’s degree of readiness for assessment to appropriate standards. Assists customer in understanding the standard and program requirements.
- Directs the conduct of the audit and the activities of audit team members.
- Assesses the conformance of the management system to multiple standards through performing system and process audits including review of customer documentation and records, interview of customer management and staff, and observation of customer processes.
- Documents audit results including audit trails, strengths and opportunities and nonconformities. Prepares audit reports and supporting documentation.
- Reaches team consensus on the audit results having final responsibility for the team conclusions. Presents results of audit to client verbally and in writing.
- Assists in training, qualification and ongoing evaluation of candidate auditors and auditors.
- Assists in analyzing customer responses to nonconformities for acceptance.
- Performs audits in accordance with DQS Inc. program and accreditation requirements.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Your profile
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of four years’ experience in quality systems management.
- Certification as an AS9100 Rev D Aerospace Experienced Lead Auditor (AA, AEA, AIEA) in the SAE OASIS database is a must.
- Passed an accredited 40-hour ISO 9001, or AS9100 lead auditor course.
- Experience in implementation of AS9100, AS9110 and/or AS9120 desired.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications
- Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to concerns
- Excellent oral and written communication and follow-through skills
- Accountability
- Time-management
- Ability to work independently in a virtual, home-based environment
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic.
The employer is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.
DQS – Leveraging Quality, Driving Success.
DQS empowers organizations worldwide to build trust, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth by certifying the future of business. Founded in 1985, DQS has grown into a global leader in the assessment and certification of management systems, with a team of 2,500 highly qualified auditors delivering over 125,000 audit days per year in more than 60 countries. Through internationally recognized certifications across 200+ standards, DQS helps businesses manage risks, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities in an evolving regulatory and business landscape.
Thinking beyond compliance, DQS is a trusted partner for digitalization, automation, and sustainability leadership. The company’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, spanning from cybersecurity and AI governance to ESG compliance, supply chain management, medical device safety, and future mobility, delivering real value to industries in their pursuit of resilient, sustainable, and intelligent systems. By leveraging advanced auditing methodologies, predictive analytics, and real-time insights, DQS supports organizations to future-proof their operations while demonstrating their commitment to excellence and responsible business practices.
For more information, visit www.dqsglobal.com
Founded
1985
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
International Trade and Development
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen
DQS – Leveraging Quality, Driving Success.
DQS empowers organizations worldwide to build trust, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth by certifying the future of business. Founded in 1985, DQS has grown into a global leader in the assessment and certification of management systems, with a team of 2,500 highly qualified auditors delivering over 125,000 audit days per year in more than 60 countries. Through internationally recognized certifications across 200+ standards, DQS helps businesses manage risks, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities in an evolving regulatory and business landscape.
Thinking beyond compliance, DQS is a trusted partner for digitalization, automation, and sustainability leadership. The company’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, spanning from cybersecurity and AI governance to ESG compliance, supply chain management, medical device safety, and future mobility, delivering real value to industries in their pursuit of resilient, sustainable, and intelligent systems. By leveraging advanced auditing methodologies, predictive analytics, and real-time insights, DQS supports organizations to future-proof their operations while demonstrating their commitment to excellence and responsible business practices.
For more information, visit www.dqsglobal.com
Founded
1985
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
International Trade and Development
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen