[Hiring] Internal Quality Management Auditor @RTX

Role Description

The successful candidate will serve as both Lead Auditor and Team Auditor, supporting the planning, execution, and follow-up of internal audits across our aerospace operations. The Internal Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of quality excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Planning & Coordination
  • Collaborate with site leadership and functional teams to define audit scope, objectives, and timelines.
  • Assist in the development of the annual internal audit schedule and ensure alignment with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
• Audit Execution
  • Perform internal quality audits in accordance with AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 standards.
  • Serve as Lead Auditor or Team Auditor depending on audit scope and complexity.
  • Conduct opening meetings, daily report-outs, and closing meetings with site and functional leadership.
  • Identify and document nonconformities, opportunities for improvement, and best practices during audits.
• Audit Reporting & Documentation
  • Collect and organize audit evidence and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
  • Input all audit findings into the ETQ system (or other QMS software tools).
  • Prepare and distribute detailed Audit Reports post-audit, ensuring clarity and actionable findings.
• Corrective Action Management
  • Issue Corrective Action Requests (CARs) for identified nonconformities.
  • Track and monitor the progress and effectiveness of corrective actions to closure.
  • Support sites in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action development, and follow-up verification.
• Stakeholder Support & Improvement
  • Act as a point of contact for site questions and audit preparation support.
  • Provide guidance on compliance with QMS standards and audit readiness.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and audit performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in quality assurance/auditing within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Certified or trained as an Internal or Lead Auditor for AS9100, AS9110, or AS9120.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS91XX standards.
• Experience using ETQ or other electronic quality management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience auditing or working in AS9110-certified Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NADCAP, FAA Part 145, or DoD-specific quality requirements.
• Prior experience with customer-specific audit standards (e.g., Boeing D6-82479, Lockheed Martin QX requirements, etc.).
• Certification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, Excel, or similar tools for audit data analysis and reporting.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or similar professional certifications.
• Experience contributing to or leading internal quality improvement initiatives based on audit findings.

Benefits

• Advanced Auditor Training & Certification
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development
• Mentorship & Coaching
• Career Advancement Pathways
• Exposure to Diverse Aerospace Environments
• Involvement in Strategic Initiatives

Success Metrics

• Audit Completion Rate
• On-Time Reporting
• Audit Finding Quality
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Reduction in Repeat Findings
• Compliance to AS91XX Standards