Lead Operational Compliance Auditor

Metrea Management LLC • Bethany, OK

75d

About The Position

The Lead Compliance Auditor manages Metrea’s internal audit program across all entities, Groups, and Capability Areas within the scope of the IMS. This role ensures compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AS9100) and the SMS, safeguarding certifications and operational integrity while also driving effective and efficient operations. Using the iQSMS platform, the auditor plans and executes audits, verifies compliance across all IMS tiers, and drives corrective actions to maintain our licence to operate and competitive advantage. The auditor will assist in developing, maintaining, and improving the operational and compliance environments, acting as a coach and mentor for teams to support successful operations.

Requirements

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 (minimum); experience with ISO 27001 and AS9100.
• Proven experience managing internal audit programs across multiple sites and standards.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19011 auditing principles and risk-based auditing.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and report-writing skills.
• Diverse background across manufacturing and operational environments to enable essential coaching and developing of teams and leaders as it relates to compliance activities.
• Ability to manage findings, corrective actions, and follow-up effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Aviation SMSs (ICAO Annex 19) and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001.
• Experience with remote auditing tools and techniques.
• Supplier/second-party auditing experience in aerospace and regulated environments.
• Experience with iQSMS or similar electronic Quality Management Systems platforms.
• Experience auditing against DFARS and NIS SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls.
• Familiarity with DCMA 8210.1 and contractor flight operations oversight.
• Understanding of DoD production lifecycle standards and FAA manufacturing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an annual risk-based audit plan covering IMS requirements (SMS + ISO standards).
• Conduct internal audits (on-site and remote) in line with ISO 19011, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Verify compliance across all IMS tiers by ensuring policies, procedures, and evidence are in place and effective.
• Issue non-conformities, non-compliances, opportunities for improvement and strengths. Track corrective actions to closure.
• Assist in the preparation for external registrar audits, acting as the primary liaison and ensuring readiness.
• Work closely with Compliance Management Representatives to ensure they are trained, competent, and supported in managing day-to-day compliance.
• Use a safety and compliance management system to manage audit schedules, findings, corrective actions, and compliance documentation across all entities.
• Provide audit reports, trend analysis, and insights for Management Review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support auditor training and competence development across the enterprise.
• Stay current with changes to ISO standards, SMS requirements, and industry best practices.
• Supplement audits for operational compliance with Government contractor flight and ground operations procedures.
• Support Audits for compliance to various Federal Acquisition Requirements across operational units including cybersecurity controls, incident reporting, and CMMC readiness.
• Evaluate production and sustainment operations against DoD Producibility and Manufacturability standards and FAA best practices.
• Identify opportunities for improvement during audits and report them for action.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan eligibility
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time