ISO Lead Auditor Industrial & Machinery Sector (Austria)

Job Description: ISO Lead Auditor - Industrial & Machinery Sector (Austria)

Position Overview

We are seekingexperienced freelance ISO Lead Auditorsfor the Austrian market specializing in industrial manufacturing and machinery sectors. You will conduct multi-scope audits across quality environmental and occupational health & safety management systems for industrial enterprises.

Key Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• ISO/IEC 17021 Lead Auditor Certification(or equivalent recognized accreditation body)
• Scope 17 accreditation: Industrial processes and manufacturing
• Scope 18 accreditation: Machines and mechanical equipment (preferred) or demonstrated expertise
• Multi-scope audit experienceacross:
• ISO 9001:2015(Quality Management Systems)
• ISO 14001:2015(Environmental Management Systems)
• ISO 45001:2023(Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems)

Languages

• German: Fluent (C1/C2 level) - Essential for Austrian client interactions and technical documentation
• English: Fluent (B2 minimum) - For international clients and documentation

Experience

• Minimum6 yearsas Lead Auditor in industrial/manufacturing sectors
• Proven track record auditing:
• Industrial manufacturing facilities(automotive mechanical engineering metal processing chemical production)
• Machinery manufacturersand equipment suppliers
• Heavy equipment productionand assembly operations
• Supply chain and procurementin industrial contexts
• Maintenance and commissioningoperations
• Experience withinitial surveillance and recertification audits
• Knowledge ofAustrian/EU industrial regulationsand machinery directives (preferred)

Scope of Work

Audit Activities

• Conducton-site auditsat industrial facilities and manufacturing plants across Austria
• Performproduction floor assessmentsand machinery inspection
• Performdesktop reviewsof management system documentation and technical specifications
• Interview key personnel (production managers quality engineers HSE officers maintenance leads procurement managers)
• Assesscompliancewith ISO standards EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and Austrian legal requirements
• Evaluateprocess controls calibration and maintenance procedures
• Document findings non-conformities and observations
• Prepareaudit reportsin German and English

Industrial-Specific Knowledge Required

• Deep understanding of:
• Manufacturing processes(machining welding assembly finishing testing)
• Quality control systems(SPC CMM testing procedures traceability)
• Machinery safety(guards emergency stops lockout/tagout risk assessment per ISO 12100)
• Environmental managementin industrial settings (emissions waste water treatment energy efficiency)
• Occupational safetyin manufacturing (ergonomics noise chemical exposure PPE)
• Maintenance managementand preventive maintenance programs
• Supply chain qualityand supplier management
• Commissioning proceduresfor new equipment/production lines
• Procurement specificationsand vendor qualification

Engagement Terms

Employment Type

• Freelance/Self-employed(B2B arrangement)
• Flexible scheduling based on audit calendar

Logistics

• Audits conducted acrossall of Austriaand bordering countries.