Lead Certification Auditor IATF ISO 16949

As the Senior Certification Auditor you will perform thirdparty audits per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements for the applicable standards. They are responsible to make relevant decisions concerning the audit process and to inform SGS SSC as required to resolve issues outside the audit process. The Senior Certification Auditor is responsible to collect and analyze sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification.  They have the authority for the control and performance of auditing activities including planning and the control of other members of audit teams.

100 Remote Position 

• Perform audits in any capacity in conformance with SGS Global/Local procedures sector specific schemes and IATF 16949
• Assimilate understand and operate the SGS Certification Management System in all activities relating to the post and to liaise with the Product Managers and Accreditation Manager regarding any changes to its design and implementation
• Control as necessary teams of auditors during the activities covered by items above.
• Decide upon evidence gained during audits whether or not registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
• Strive to acquire sufficient audit experience to cover the whole of SGSs Certifications accredited activities.
• Assist in the training of other auditors and lead auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.
• Participate actively in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.
• Maintain all audit credentials.
• Undertake any other activities as directed by the Operations and/or Accreditation Manager.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Possible assignments against other standards (e.g. ISO 9001:2015

Qualifications :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelors degree or higher in relevant discipline or similar
• Qualified Lead Auditor Accredited scheme against IATF 16949 
• Satisfactorily completion of an approved IATF 16949 Auditor/Lead Auditor course. The course must include an examination which must be passed to evidence satisfactory completion. It would be a plus to have completed similar training for ISO 9001
• Experience in the automotive sector is required. 
• Possess competent working knowledge of recognized quality security service management and business continuity related ISO standards.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards 
• Language Skills: Highest advanced level of English 
• Mathematical Skills: Basic level 
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal verbal written and presentation skills 
• Leadership abilities ability to Lead a team to achieve a set up goal or complete an audit on time and according to standards 
• Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills 
• Effectively reacts in stressful situations and make clear wellfounded decisions regarding conformity during the audit 
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time 
• Act with integrity tact and character 

COMPUTER SKILLS

• MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) Intermediate user proficiency 

TRAVEL

• Travels up to 80 of the time automobile / airplane some travel might be international with flight time 8 hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements.

Salary $110000 $130000/yr (based on experience)

Benefits This position offers medical dental vision 401K time off benefits

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime