Lead Auditor

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Potential for Permanent OpportunityAmpthill, Bedfordshire Hybrid Working 4-Day WeekSalary: Circa 50,000 + BenefitsOur client, a leading organisation operating within a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment, is seeking an experienced Lead Auditor to support a critical AS9100 Rev D re-certification programme.This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with strong auditing expertise to play a key role in ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a major certification audit within a complex engineering business.The OpportunityJoining an established Quality team, you will be responsible for assessing current quality management systems, identifying compliance gaps, and driving audit readiness activities across the business. You will work closely with operational stakeholders, process owners, and senior management to ensure successful preparation and delivery of the AS9100 Rev D re-certification audit.This position offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact while working within a collaborative and technically advanced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Management and ComplianceConduct detailed gap analysis against AS9100 Rev D requirementsIdentify areas of non-compliance and develop prioritised corrective action plansReview quality documentation and records to ensure regulatory complianceSupport continuous improvement initiatives across quality systemsAudit Planning and ..... full job details .....