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Contract Aerospace Lead Auditor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site +1

Your role DQS Inc. has an immediate opening for Aerospace Lead Auditors who have already achieved AEA or AIEA status. Positions are home based with extensive travel (no relocation needed). The ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for aerospace auditor in the United States is $72,633.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Aerospace Auditor is responsible for evaluating and ensuring compliance with industry quality standards, regulations, and safety protocols within aerospace manufacturing and operations. They conduct audits of processes, suppliers, and facilities to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to standards like AS9100 and FAA regulations. Their role helps maintain safety, reliability, and efficiency in aerospace systems by identifying risks and ensuring corrective actions are taken.

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To thrive as an Aerospace Auditor, you need a strong understanding of aerospace quality standards, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and a relevant degree such as engineering or aviation management. Familiarity with standards like AS9100, proficiency with audit management systems, and certifications such as Certified Aerospace Auditor (CAA) or Lead Auditor qualifications are highly valued. Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders. These skills are critical to ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in the aerospace industry.

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Aerospace Auditors frequently interact with quality assurance, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, as well as regulatory compliance departments. Collaboration involves conducting audits, reviewing process documentation, verifying adherence to industry standards, and working with various teams to identify non-conformities and areas for improvement. Auditors often lead meetings or debriefs to discuss findings and best practices, requiring strong teamwork and communication skills. This collaborative approach ensures that the organization maintains high standards of quality and safety across all aerospace operations.

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Experienced or Senior Internal Quality Auditor (Level 3 or 4)

Everett, WA

Boeing
Aviation • 10K+ employees
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$88K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform internal QMS audits in accordance with applicable standards and internal requirements.

  • Develop and manage audit plans and schedules, and conduct risk analysis to determine audit focus areas.

  • Support and advise site management on preparation for third-party audits and review complex proposals, contracts, and requirements to ensure effective implementation in the QMS.

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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 617 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

Experienced or Senior Internal Quality Auditor (Level 3 or 4)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Experienced or Senior Internal Quality Auditor to join the Quality Team.

Note: This position requires the ability to travel frequently to Boeing sites, as scheduled.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform internal QMS audits in accordance with the applicable QMS standard(s) and internal requirements.
  • Develops and manages audit plans and schedules.
  • Conducts risk analysis to determine audit focus areas.
  • Support and advise site management on preparation for third party audits.
  • Performs benchmarking of enterprise best-practices.
  • Reviews of complex proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements ensuring they are effectively implemented in the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Advises leadership on development of business strategies that influence directives and policies.
  • Advises multi-function groups on development of processes, procedures and metrics to assure program, contract, customer, regulatory, statutory and AS9100 requirements are deployed.
  • Consults in high level reviews of corrective actions at the site, enterprise and customer level to assure that trends or systemic issues are identified and advises on development and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Conducts research, compiles and analyzes performance reports and process control statistics to continuously improve process capability.
  • Represents the Company on industry working groups to develop industry standards for quality as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in leading or managing projects and teams
  • Experience working with AS9100, AS9110, AS9120,or similar QMS standard
  • 5+ years of experience auditing to quality system standards

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Ideal Candidate has successfully completed an industry recognized aerospace auditor training.) (Note: this will be required within 3 months of employment if selected)
  • Bachelor's degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Experience in developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and business partners
  • 5+ years of technical experience in an aerospace environment

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 40% of the time.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Experienced, Level 3: $88,400 - $138,000

Senior, Level 4: $108,800 - $170,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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