RTX

Manager, Quality System Compliance Auditor

RTX
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • South Dakota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates extensive experience in QMS auditing within the aerospace, space, and defense industries, with a strong focus on compliance with 91XX and ISO9001 standards. Proficient in audit planning, execution, and reporting, while effectively communicating findings to stakeholders and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

Highest-signal resume keywords
QMS Auditing Experience91XX Series ComplianceISO9001 Standards FamiliarityAerospace Auditor CertificationLead Auditor Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan, lead, and/or conduct second-party QMS audits across RTX sites
  • Audit compliance with 91XX and ISO series standards, RTX and business-unit policies and procedures, and regulatory and customer requirements
  • Perform lead-auditor responsibilities, including audit planning, representing the audit team with site leadership, opening and closing meetings, and daily debriefs
  • Ensure processes, products, and services comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
  • Complete and issue detailed audit reports covering findings and non-conformances
  • Review and approve effective corrective actions and ensure implementation effectiveness
  • Assist RTX certification bodies during site surveillance and recertification audits
  • Facilitate audit schedules, logistics, and corrective-action closure
  • Support audit-related special projects
  • Analyze audit performance to identify trends, risks, and continuous-improvement opportunities
  • Use historical and current performance data for audit preparation and planning
  • Coordinate with regional EQA leads and the Operations Excellence lead to maintain the audit schedule
  • Build relationships with functional and business leaders to support quality objectives
  • Participate in weekly Corrective Action Review Board meetings
  • Support special audits, independent assessments, and site certifications
  • Travel approximately 70% domestically and internationally, potentially including weekend travel

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University Degree, or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 5 years in QMS auditing within the aerospace, space, and defense industries
  • Familiarity with 91XX series and ISO9001 standards
  • Existing AATT (Aerospace Auditor Transition Training) Certification; evidence required
  • Ability to certify within one year as an Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA)
  • 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
  • Current authenticated Lead Audit certification preferred
  • Certification as an Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) preferred
  • Experience planning and coordinating multiple audits simultaneously preferred
  • Working knowledge of ETQ/BU Corrective Actions processes/systems preferred
  • Proficiency in presenting audit results and concepts to key stakeholders and executive management preferred
  • ASQ Certification (CQA, CQE, CMQ/OE) preferred
  • Existing Secret Security Clearance preferred
  • CORE certification preferred
  • Proficiency with audit management software and tools preferred
  • Ability to function effectively without direct supervision preferred
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills preferred
  • Ability to travel 70% domestically and internationally
  • Convenient access to a major airport

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
  • Parental (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 (eligibility-based; not guaranteed)

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Hard Skills
Quality AssuranceAudit PlanningAudit ReportingCorrective Action ImplementationData AnalysisRisk IdentificationContinuous ImprovementAudit Performance AnalysisAudit Management Software ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingAbility to Work Independently
Tools & Technologies
ETQ/BU Corrective Actions SystemsAudit Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
AATT CertificationAerospace Auditor CertificationLead Audit CertificationASQ CertificationCORE Certification
Industry Keywords
Aerospace IndustrySpace IndustryDefense IndustryRegulatory RequirementsInternal StandardsAudit ComplianceSite Surveillance AuditsRecertification AuditsCorrective Action Review BoardSecret Security Clearance