Job Title: Lead Auditor Location: Bedfordshire Rate: £50,000 pa pro rata (6 month FTC) The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Lead Auditor … 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 closu...