Senior QMS Internal Auditor

Job DescriptionSenior QMS Internal Auditor – Join BAE Systems, a leading defense and aerospace company, to protect the world's defenders by ensuring quality and compliance across our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) operations in Anniston, Alabama and Phoenix, Arizona.The Senior QMS Internal Auditor will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of our quality management system within Combat Mission Systems. You will lead and execute internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards, analyze audit data to identify trends and improvement opportunities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.ResponsibilitiesAudit Planning and Execution: Plan and execute internal audits to ensure compliance with both ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.Audit Results Communication: Ensure planning and communication of audit results to relevant stakeholders.Data Analysis: Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in our quality management system, driving continuous improvement initiatives.Root Cause Analysis: Support root cause analysis of quality-related issues, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely response and closure.Corrective Action Plans: Verify the results of completed Corrective Action Plans independently and make recommendations for final closure.QMS Performance Metrics: Maintain reports and dashboards to track QMS performance metrics, providing data‑driven insights to support decision‑making.Support and Collaboration: Provide support to functional counterparts to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement to the QMS.Project Leadership: Lead and participate in key business projects that drive performance to meet strategic objectives.QMS Certification: Assist in the development and maintenance of AS9100 and ISO 9001 QMS certification.Required Education, Experience & SkillsTypically requires a Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related Quality Assurance / Auditing experience, or the overall equivalent.Problem solving – Root cause / corrective actions (RCCA).Auditing experience.Experience working with, and auditing, against AS9100 standard.Effective communication skills, written and verbal.Experienced in technical report writing.Ability to negotiate, collaborate, coach, guide, and offer training.Computer skills to include MS Office Suite.Experience working within a manufacturing environment.Able to perform role with limited supervision; work independently.Experience with multi‑site programs.Able to travel of up to 25% to provide in‑person support at Phoenix, Arizona site.Preferred Education, Experience & SkillsAS9100 Certified Internal AuditorAmerican Society for Quality (ASQ) CertificationsWorking under Government contractsLean Six Sigma Green or Black BeltProficient in VisioFamiliar with TIPQA Quality SoftwareExperience in use of data analytics to identify trends and drive improvement to business processesPay InformationFull‑Time Salary Range: $79,370 – $134,929Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.Employee Benefits: BAE Systems offers health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, a 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, life and accident insurance, an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non‑monetary awards, and other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.#J-18808-Ljbffr