Special Process Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct onsite audits as well as pre-audit and post-audit activities for specialized processes such as Calibration, Heat Treat, Machining, Chemical Processing/Plating, Thermal Spray, Welding, and Shot Peening.

• Travel to various locations in the US, Mexico, and Europe to perform audits.

• Audit Special Processes at key Aerospace customers' manufacturing facilities and their suppliers.

• Collaborate with site locations and clients to assess compliance with relevant special process requirements.

• Execute audits utilizing customer-specific and industry-standard checklists.

• Record opportunities for improvement and findings of noncompliance.

• Partner with sites to ensure timely and effective completion of robust corrective actions.

• Analyze data, outline actions, and implement solutions.

• Lead intricate projects and oversee the activities of multidisciplinary teams.

• Engage with all levels of leadership and work effectively within culturally diverse organizations.

• Foster constructive and transparent environments for data sharing.

• Make decisions based on facts and communicate recommendations to team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or associate’s degree with five (5) years of technical experience in heat treating, or a high school diploma paired with ten (10) years of heat treating experience in Aerospace Quality or Special Process.

• Experience in heat treating and/or brazing as an Operator, Supervisor, Technician, or Engineer with direct involvement in process, equipment, or procedure qualification, or technical problem-solving.

• US citizenship is mandatory.

• Technical knowledge/experience in Special Process family validated in writing by the applicable CAA, through exam, interview, or documented training/experience; this requirement is waived if already certified as an SCA.

• Completion of 40 hours in Quality System training, auditing, and use of Acceptance Checklists.

• At least two T1 and T2 Special Process training audits conducted under qualified supervision for each Special Process category, unless prior audit experience is recognized by the applicable CAA.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

• Experience with PRI Audits is highly preferred.

• Qualified auditor compliant with industry standards for AS9100 and proficient in two or more special processes.

• Knowledge pertaining to special processes relevant to client locations and suppliers, particularly in Heat Treat, Welding, Nonconventional Machining, Chemical Processing, and Surface Enhancement.

• Familiarity with aerospace quality practices and industry standards.

• Strong computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Comfort with virtual communication and meeting platforms such as Teams or similar tools.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in project management and facilitation.

• Capability to effectively interact with all levels of leadership.

• Ability to recognize risks and implement mitigating actions.

• Strong interpersonal skills in culturally diverse environments.

• Good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for executing solutions.

• Knowledge and application of statistical analysis methods is preferred.

• Exceptional team-building abilities.

• Experience working with aerospace products.

• Proven leadership skills to drive improvements in quality performance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage multidisciplinary teams.

• Proven problem-solving skills, including data interpretation, action definition, and solution implementation.

• Ability to gather facts and opinions, make decisions based on facts, and communicate recommendations.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching contributions.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance benefits.

• Vision insurance options.

• Life insurance policies.

• AD&D insurance coverage.

• Flexible spending account availability.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off provisions.

• Flexible work scheduling options.

• Opportunities for professional training and development.

• Career advancement pathways.