Associate Director, Quality System Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the RTX Enterprise Quality Audit team.

• Guide Enterprise Quality Auditors to ensure adherence to quality management system standards.

• Build and nurture partnerships with Business Units and independent certification organizations.

• Implement the organization's strategic direction and objectives.

• Participate in Quality Management System Optimization Initiatives.

• Cultivate collaborative relationships with functional and business leaders.

• Communicate significant organizational matters with executive leadership.

• Develop and execute functional processes and procedures.

• Lead projects and processes related to compliance improvements.

• Assist Business Unit Advance Surveillance Recertification Procedure initiatives, including office audits, witness audits, and central function management reviews.

• Review and address appeals regarding audit findings.

• Support Business Units during certification body site surveillance and recertification audits, which includes managing audit schedules, logistics, and corrective action closures.

• Establish, revise, and direct the deployment of organizational metrics.

• Analyze audit performance to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Recommend and promote enterprise-wide improvement initiatives utilizing CORE methodologies.

• Present audit data analytics and suggested actions to leadership.

• Develop and mentor team members, creating a strong talent pipeline.

• Provide support for special audits, independent assessments, and site certifications as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or 16 years of relevant experience without a degree.

• Understanding of Quality Audit programs and industry regulations.

• Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS91XX standards.

• AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification is required.

• Capability to obtain Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) certification within one year.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• An active and existing Secret DoD security clearance is required from day one.

• Experience with MRO and FAA/EASA/CAA regulations is preferred.

• CORE Champion certification is preferred.

• Experience with QMS Certified Bodies and ASRP is preferred.

• CQA, CQE, or CORE Certification is preferred.

• Strong analytical abilities and the capacity to interpret data for data-driven decision-making.

• Proficient in audit management tools, data analytics, and reporting systems.

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-site audit processes.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Working knowledge of Corrective Actions processes and systems.

• Proficient in presenting audit results and concepts to stakeholders and executive leadership.

• Willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.

• Parental leave, including paternal leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Achievement awards.

• Educational assistance.

• Child/adult backup care services.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability options.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.