Lead Certification Auditor (IATF, ISO 16949) – 744000015513327-5844

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Description

We are SGS – the worlds 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.

Job Description

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
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

– Bachelors 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

TRAVE

– 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

Additional Information

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