The posting
Location: Salt Lake City, United States of America
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Quality Management System Auditor
Salt Lake City, UT (Fully Onsite)
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Quality Management System Auditor to assess the effectiveness of its quality management system and evaluate compliance with applicable standards and established procedures.
In this position, you will plan and conduct quality management system audits, review processes and supporting documentation, and identify nonconformities and opportunities for improvement. You will communicate audit findings, work with teams to follow up on corrective actions, and assess their effectiveness to support continuous improvement.
Referral Bonus Eligibility: Tier 1 - $2,500
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
- Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in applicable law, or otherwise authorized or eligible for authorization, to access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Contribute to the internal audit schedule and independently plan assigned audits by reviewing prior findings, process performance, changes, risks, quality management system documentation, and corrective action records; define the scope, criteria, evidence requirements, and timing with relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct internal process and quality management system audits through interviews, observation, document review, and objective evidence sampling; perform assigned external supplier assessments supporting qualification, ongoing monitoring, and corrective action verification while maintaining objectivity, confidentiality, and independence.
- Evaluate audit evidence against applicable requirements, document clear, factual findings and opportunities for improvement, classify identified gaps using established criteria, and escalate significant quality or compliance concerns to the Quality Manager.
- Facilitate opening and closing meetings and prepare and present audit reports communicating scope, findings, supporting evidence, applicable requirements, and required follow-up to process owners and management; support assigned customer audits and external certification assessments by coordinating evidence and following up on findings.
- Coordinate corrective action follow-up with process owners, evaluate proposed actions, monitor commitments, verify implementation and effectiveness, document closure recommendations, and escalate overdue or ineffective actions.
- Maintain accurate audit records and metrics on audit completion, findings, corrective action status, and recurring issues; analyze results to identify trends and recommend improvements to processes, procedures, and audit practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience in quality assurance, quality management systems, or auditing; or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification with a minimum of four years of relevant internal auditing experience.
- Demonstrated experience independently conducting process or quality management system audits, including planning, evidence evaluation, reporting, and corrective action follow-up, with the ability to manage assigned audits and competing priorities within established schedules and procedures.
- Experience applying ISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100 Revision D requirements in a manufacturing or production environment, along with completion of recognized internal auditor training for ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 and demonstrated ability to apply the relevant standards during audits.
- Ability to interpret quality management system requirements and evaluate compliance using objective evidence, with strong analytical skills and professional judgment to identify gaps, assess their significance, and recognize recurring issues; working knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and methods for verifying corrective action effectiveness.
- Strong listening, interviewing, written communication, and presentation skills, including communicating findings clearly and constructively when evidence or conclusions are challenged; ability to collaborate effectively with employees, suppliers, and leaders across functions and organizational levels in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and tools used to maintain audit records, track corrective actions, and report metrics.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
Special Position Requirements
- Ability to perform assigned duties while sitting or standing and to lift up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to travel approximately 10–15% annually.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 58,073.82 - 110,855.15 USD Annual
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
