Auditor, Lead

American Bureau of Shipping•Spring, TX

10d•$100,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

The Auditor, Lead will plan, conduct, and lead audits for the ABS QE Aerospace Program. This position is remote. The role involves attending required training, managing clients, using company equipment, and communicating internally and externally. It requires following a training plan to achieve assessor and lead assessor status. The position works with Client Service Representatives for scheduling and planning assessments, and with the Aerospace Technical Manager on customer concerns and scheme requirements. The Auditor, Lead performs 3rd party onsite audits for national and international customers, leads teams when necessary, and mentors new colleagues. They schedule and plan audit activities with customers, interact with customers at all levels to provide reports on management systems, and review audit results, corrective actions, and closures. Participation in additional training and other assignments to meet business objectives is also expected. The role includes reviewing quality manuals and documentation for compliance. While remote, regular travel (50%+) to client sites is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in the Aviation, Space and Defense industry and at least one year's experience as an AEA for either AS9100, AS110, or AS9120.
Current Lead Auditor authentication in either AS9100, AS9120 or AS9100.
Authentication in ISO 9001, 14001 or 13485 will be acceptable with experience in the Aviation, Space and Defense industry that can meet the requirements for Aerospace Authentication.
Minimum four (4) years of previous experience with Quality Control/Quality Assurance/Environmental related activities including auditing experience in Petroleum and/or Chemical Manufacturing industries is required.
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with moderate supervision.
Exhibit teamwork mentality.
Concerning the accuracy of work performed.
Flexible in achieving duties.
Ability to train, assist, coach, or mentor subordinate Auditors as necessary.
Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Attend any required training and following all procedures/processes/policies within ABS-QE for management of clients, management of a home-based office, use of ABS-QE equipment, and communication both internal and external to the organization.
Follow the training plan developed by the Global Competency Program to reach assessor status and then Lead assessor status through the prescribed program.
Work with Client Service Representatives for contacting clients and scheduling the visits in collaboration with Client Service Representatives, planning the assessments, making travel plans, conducting the assessments, and reporting and managing the results.
Work with the Aerospace Technical Manager on all customer concerns and ICOT scheme requirements.
Perform 3rd party onsite audits for National and International customers.
Responsible for leading teams, when necessary, and mentoring and coaching new or inexperienced colleagues as needed to meet business needs.
Schedule and plan audit activities with customers.
Interact directly with customers at all levels of management by developing accurate reports regarding the implementation and maintenance of their management system.
Provide timely and accurate reviews of audit results, corrective actions, and closures.
Participate in additional training based on future business needs. Any other assignments as needed to meet assessment delivery business objectives.
Reviews quality manuals and associated documentation for compliance with requirements and applicable codes and/or standards.
Regular travel (50%+) to client sites and project locations is a core part of the role.