Associate Director, Quality System Compliance

RTX

. Lead the RTX Enterprise Quality Audit team .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems and Audit processes, with a strong focus on compliance, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively with executive leadership, and foster collaborative relationships across business units.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Audit ProgramsISO9001 and AS91XX StandardsAS9100 Lead Auditor CertificationData Analytics and Reporting SystemsCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Quality Management System OptimizationAudit Management ToolsCorrective Actions ProcessesData InterpretationAudit Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsMentoring and Team Development

Certifications & Qualifications

AS9100 Lead Auditor CertificationAerospace Auditor (AA) CertificationCertified Quality Auditor (CQA)Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)CORE Champion Certification

Industry Keywords

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)Regulatory (FAA/EASA/CAA) ExperienceAdvance Surveillance Reduction Procedure (ASRP)3rd Party QMS Certified BodiesU.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the RTX Enterprise Quality Audit team
Direct Enterprise Quality Auditors to ensure conformance with quality management system requirements
Create and foster partnerships with Business Units and independent certification bodies
Deploy organizational strategic direction and goals
Engage in Quality Management System Optimization Initiatives
Foster collaborative relationships with functional and business leaders
Communicate with executive leadership on matters of significant organizational importance
Develop and implement functional processes and procedures affecting functional results
Direct compliance-related improvement projects and processes
Support Business Unit Advance Surveillance Recertification Procedure (ASRP) initiatives, including office audits, witness audits, and central function management review initiatives
Review and disposition audit finding appeal requests
Assist Business Units with certification-body site surveillance and recertification audits, including audit schedules, logistics, and corrective-action closure
Establish, update, and provide guidance for organizational metrics
Analyze audit performance to identify trends, risks, and continuous-improvement opportunities
Recommend and drive enterprise-level improvement initiatives using CORE methodologies
Present audit data analytics and recommended actions to leadership
Develop and mentor team members and build a strong talent pipeline
Support special audits, independent assessments, site certifications, suspensions, major customer complaints, and high-risk sites as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience, or, in the absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of Quality Audit programs and industry regulations
Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS91XX standards
AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification
Ability to obtain Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) certification within one year
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret U.S. government-issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Up to 70% domestic and international travel
Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) certification preferred
Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and Regulatory (FAA/EASA/CAA) experience preferred
CORE Champion certification preferred
Experience with QMS Certified Bodies (3rd Party) and Advance Surveillance Reduction Procedure (ASRP) preferred
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or CORE Certification preferred
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
Proficiency in audit management tools, data analytics, and reporting systems
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-site audit processes
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization
Working knowledge of Corrective Actions processes/systems
Proficiency presenting audit results and concepts to key stakeholders and executive leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits
Work/life benefits
Parental leave, including paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage