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Lead auditor

Bedford
Lockheed Martin
Lead auditor
Posted: 6 March
The role

Fixed Term

Lead Auditor

QA/Test and Inspection

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

To support the successful preparation and delivery of the AS9100 Rev D recertification audit by assessing current quality management systems, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance across all business processes. The role will drive audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities within a dynamic defence engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Management & Compliance

  • Conduct detailed gap analysis between existing processes and AS9100 Rev D requirements
  • Produce structured reports highlighting non-compliance areas and prioritised corrective actions
  • Ensure all documentation and quality records meet regulatory and organisational standards
  • Audit Planning & Execution
  • Develop and deliver internal audit schedules covering product, process, and management systems
  • Create audit checklists aligned to AS9100 requirements
  • Conduct audits through interviews, documentation reviews, and on-site observations
  • Evaluate effectiveness and compliance of systems and processes
  • Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management
  • Raise, manage, and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
  • Lead root cause analysis activities using recognised methodologies
  • Define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
  • Ensure timely closure and effectiveness of all corrective actions
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work collaboratively with process owners and operational teams to resolve findings
  • Provide guidance on compliance requirements and quality standards
  • Facilitate discussions to support implementation of improvements
  • Audit Readiness & Reporting
  • Monitor and report progress against audit readiness plans
  • Present audit status, risks, and improvement activities to senior management
  • Support external audit preparation and execution
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to ongoing quality improvements across manufacturing and engineering processes
  • Support development and refinement of inspection, testing, and evaluation methods.
  • Required skills, qualifications and experience

  • Strong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision D
  • Proven experience as a Lead Auditor within a regulated environment
  • Demonstrable experience in:Internal and external auditingQuality management systems in manufacturing/engineeringRoot cause analysis and CAPA processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
  • Desirable Skills
  • Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience within the aerospace, defence, or complex engineering sectors.
  • Job Reference Number

    19348BR

    Salary Range

    £50,000 - £55,000

    Employee Type

    Full Time

    Duration

    6 months

    Hours Per Week

    37.5

    Working Schedule

    4xFlex

    Country

    United Kingdom (UK)

    Clearance Required for Role

    SC

    Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

    No

    What we offer you

    At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
    We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
    We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Pension
  • Dental
  • Critical Illness
  • Life Assurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Employee discounts for top high street shops
  • Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
  • Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
  • Business Environment

    Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->

    Job Expires

    03/06/2027

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