Lead Certification Auditor (IATF, ISO 16949)

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

As the Senior Certification Auditor, you will perform third-party 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 SGS’s Certification's 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)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant discipline, or similar preferred
• 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
• Possess competent working knowledge of recognized quality, security, service management and business continuity related ISO standards.
• Experience in the automotive sector is required. 

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, well-founded 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 - $110,000 - $130,000/yr (based on experience)

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

In the course of employment, you will be required to travel to and/or work at a client site.  The company requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel commercially and many clients require visitors performing work at their locations to be vaccinated.  Therefore, this role requires a candidate who is fully vaccinated or will be prior to an anticipated start date.  The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccination.

The company will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request after an offer is extended.

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 company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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