Job Description:

Quality Process Auditor

Location

US-MD-Clarksburg

Overview

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; air traffic management navigation, surveillance, and simulation; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions-such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare-to address U.S. requirements.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Process Auditor to work in our Clarksburg, Maryland Campus.

Top Benefits

Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program


• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave


• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave


• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• The Quality Process Auditor is responsible for leading and conducting audits to insure conformance to the TDSI Quality Management System. Audits are conducted across the organization including all disciplines and departments and all levels of staff/management.


• The Auditor conducts interviews and evaluates work products to determine compliance with the TDSI Quality Management System. This includes background research and data gathering across multiple systems. Analysis of the data is used to determine compliance with the QMS; identify opportunities for improvement and required corrections to the processes and/or implementation of the processes.


• The Auditor together with the auditees evaluates the effectiveness of the processes at meeting TDSI process requirements, Customer needs and AS9100 requirements. Results of the analysis feed into process improvement opportunities and/or process corrections to be tracked through to conclusion by the auditor.


• The Auditor is responsible for supporting external process audits, communicating with staff within TDSI, external partners, customers and government staff.


• The Auditor is responsible for leading root cause analysis sessions to address identified opportunities for improvement and/or corrections identified from the audit and evaluation for process effectiveness.


• The Auditor is expected to have deep knowledge of the AS9100 standard, TDSI QMS and be able to convey this to staff and management, including providing training.


• The Auditor monitors changes to the AS9100 standard, notifies TDSI Management of changes to the standard and provides recommendations that are tracked through to conclusion with the relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship is required. The applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information


• BS Engineering degree.


• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.


• Knowledgeable in elements of Process Quality Assurance, including Causal Analysis.


• ISO/AS9100 audit experience required.


• Excellent English communication skills - written and oral.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products


• Ability to travel occasionally to support other site audits.


• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 240-864-7630.

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