Certified Auditor

Certified Auditor EN9100/AS9100

Industry: Aerospace

Location: Various locations in France

The EN9100/AS9100 Supplier Auditor is responsible for evaluating and auditing supplier quality management systems to ensure compliance with EN9100/AS9100 standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role focuses on supplier performance, process effectiveness, and risk mitigation within the aerospace supply chain.

Certified Auditor Requirement 

• Lead Auditor certification (e.g., EN9100/AS9100 Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor).
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements and audits.
• 3–5+ years of experience in aerospace quality, supplier quality, or auditing.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems
• Experience with PPAP, SPC, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and supplier portals.
• Experience with risk-based auditing and process-based auditing techniques.

Certified Auditor Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site and remote audits of suppliers to verify compliance with EN9100/AS9100 requirements.
• Certified Auditor will evaluate supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods.
• Assess compliance with customer-specific requirements (e.g., flow-down requirements).
• Identify non-conformances, risks, and gaps; document findings and issue audit reports.
• Lead or support corrective action requests (CARs) and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Perform supplier qualification, surveillance, and re-evaluation audits.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, and responsiveness).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (FAA, NADCAP where applicable).
• Collaborate with internal quality, engineering, and procurement teams.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site and remote audits of suppliers to verify compliance with AS9100 requirements.
• Evaluate supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods.
• Assess compliance with customer-specific requirements (e.g., flow-down requirements).
• Identify non-conformances, risks, and gaps; document findings and issue audit reports.
• Lead or support corrective action requests (CARs) and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Perform supplier qualification, surveillance, and re-evaluation audits.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, and responsiveness).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (FAA, NADCAP where applicable).
• Collaborate with internal quality, engineering, and procurement teams.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in aerospace quality, supplier quality, or auditing.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective actions.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and special processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Lead Auditor certification (e.g., AS9100 Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor).
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements and audits.
• Experience with PPAP, SPC, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and supplier portals.
• Experience with risk-based auditing and process-based auditing techniques.