QA AUDITOR

ST Engineering North America•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

STE San Antonio Aerospace, Inc. is hiring a Quality Assurance Auditor to lead internal audits, monitor regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement across departments. The role operates with a high level of autonomy and is guided primarily by organizational policies and expected outcomes. Success is measured by results rather than direct supervision, and the position requires strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders. It also requires resilience and stress management when handling multiple projects, tight deadlines, employee conflicts, and occasional extended hours. The auditor documents non-conformities, assists with root cause analysis, and verifies that corrective actions are effective. The role also supports education of personnel on company and customer program requirements, promotes quality and safety in production areas, investigates aircraft damage incidents, and collaborates with management and customers to improve quality systems. A minimum of two years of auditing experience is required. Two years of college or trade school and an FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate are preferred but not required.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of 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, and PowerPoint).
Strong aviation technical writing skills and the ability to prepare, interpret, and maintain accurate technical documentation in accordance with FAA regulations and industry standards.

Nice To Haves

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

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.