AS9100 - Certified Lead Auditor (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Poway, California. U.S. citizenship is required; relocation assistance is not provided. Travel requirement: 0%–25%.

Salary: $74,900–$120,600 per year.

Company

hirify.global provides staffing and direct-hire placement for technical roles, including opportunities supporting aerospace and defense programs.

What you will do

• Own Quality Management System procedures, work instructions, policies, records, and compliance documentation.
• Lead AS9100 internal and external audits, coordinate support auditors, create checklists, and present findings to leadership.
• Evaluate business and quality processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support follow-up audits.
• Assist with root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action for process and product nonconformances.
• Analyze audit results, project milestones, and quality data to develop practical solutions with project managers and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization during audits and support quality training for production personnel.

Requirements

• AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, audits, compliance documentation, and corrective actions.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance is required.
• Ability to work onsite in Poway, California, in a fast-paced technical environment.

Nice to have

• Existing Secret security clearance.
• Experience supporting aerospace and defense programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct-hire, full-time opportunity.
• Collaborative environment with quality, operations, and project teams.
• Mission-focused work involving remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radar, and surveillance technologies.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and statutory sick pay may be available for qualifying temporary assignments of 13 weeks or longer.
• Reasonable workplace accommodations are available.