GKN Aerospace · 1 day ago
Lead QMS Auditor
Cromwell, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelGKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Lead QMS Auditor role is responsible for maintaining and improving the local Quality and Business Management System, ensuring compliance with aviation safety regulations and supporting site leadership in effective management system integration.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will lead the maintenance, governance, and continual improvement of the site QMS/BMS to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and GKN Aerospace Global Standards
You will partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Safety, and Managers to ensure effective system deployment, integration with other management systems (e.g., CAR Database, Calibration Database, Management of Change Database), and controlled documentation
You will manage QMS/BMS change control activities, including impact assessments, governance reviews, and recommendations aligned with business objectives and regulatory or standard changes
You will plan, perform, and support internal audits and third-party audits, including audit preparation, execution, reporting, and corrective action follow-up
You will analyze performance data and system intelligence to support Management Review, risk assessment, and identification of improvement opportunities
You will facilitate training, workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen to meet export compliance and site requirements
Demonstrated knowledge and application of IAQG, ISO, and NADCAP standards (e.g., AS/EN 9100, AS13100, ISO 9001)
Knowledge and practical application of risk management, process approach, and systems-based quality management
Experience with the development, deployment, governance, and lifecycle management of QMS/BMS, including document and change management systems
Working knowledge of quality auditing principles, ethics, audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action closure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quality management / information systems
High attention to detail, self-discipline, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent lead auditor certification
Internal or Lead Auditor training and demonstrated audit leadership experience
Strong facilitation skills for process improvement, risk assessments, and workshops
Ability to influence and build relationships across functional, site, and leadership teams
Experience supporting customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
Preferred
Experience in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment (APQP preferred)
Experience integrating QMS with other management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001)
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
Founded in 1759
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradford Boisvert
Global Finance Director - Enterprise, Transformation Project
Recent News
2026-01-09
Hartford Business Journal
2025-12-16
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