AS9100 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor

About KMM Technologies, Inc

KMM – an ISO 9001:2015, CMMI Level 2 certified company – provides high-quality IT consulting services and innovative solutions by using the most effective and modern technologies. We have a core group of Subject Matter Experts with certifications and immense experience in successfully delivering mission-critical solutions. We have extensive industry experience in the financial, insurance, Health IT, media, marketing, retail, and government markets. We have a proven track record in understanding client’s business challenges, determine a customer-focused solution, and provide the technical implementation and documentation to bring it to fruition.

Role Description

The AS9100 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor is responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting internal quality audits in accordance with AS9100 Rev D (SAE AS9100D) and related aerospace quality management system (QMS) standards. This role ensures organizational compliance with aerospace customer requirements, regulatory obligations, and continual improvement objectives. The Lead Auditor also supports surveillance and third-party certification audits and drives corrective action effectiveness across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and conduct process-based and compliance audits against AS9100D regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit checklists, work papers, and sampling plans aligned with the audit scope and objectives.
• Document audit findings including nonconformities (NCs), observations, and opportunities for improvement (OFIs) in formal audit reports.
• Classify findings by severity (Major NC, Minor NC, Observation) per AS9100D and organizational procedures.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPAs) within established timelines.
• Maintain and update the audit findings log, tracking closure status and trends.
• Assist in preparation for surveillance and recertification
• Audit product safety, counterfeit part prevention, configuration management, and risk management processes as required by AS9100D.
• Ensure compliance with special processes, customer flowdown requirements, and ITAR/EAR regulations where applicable.
• Monitor and audit key performance indicators (KPIs) including on-time delivery (OTD), first pass yield (FPY), and escape rates.