IATF Automotive Auditor Job Listing at Intertek in United States of America (Job ID 8797)

Description

Automotive (IATF) Auditor

Intertek is searching for a Remote Automotive Auditor to join our Business Assurance team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career as a 3rd party auditor in the Automotive field.

Are you an experienced ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Auditor looking for a full-time opportunity? Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for an IATF16949:2016 3rd party Lead Auditor to join our Business Assurance team.  By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better. 

Our Value Proposition – We Offer: 

• Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company match
• A flexible schedule and the ability to work from your home office 
• Opportunity for growth (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement/relocation) 
• Employee referral bonuses 

What will you be doing? 

 Auditor will support the Business Assurance business by leading and/or participating as an assessor during all phases of a client's Management System (IATF 16949 and ISO 9001) in accordance with the company's accredited certification program.

• The Lead Auditor is the primary interface with the client before and during the process of all auditing activities.
• Lead Auditor will help train low graded auditors through witness audits, technical support, and education of both client and sales force as needed.
• Strong leadership and management qualities are required in addition to the technical expertise necessary to perform audit assignments.
• Lead Auditor will have extensive interaction with clients in an evaluation and audit capacity so tasks and duties shall be commensurate with the duties listed    below.

What you'll do  

•  Audit client management systems for compliance with established standards, client, and/or industry requirements, government regulations, and other relevant standards, regulatory requirements for the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, and/or Brazil, and/or GMP regulatory requirements related to the relevant industry.
•  Audit client company's quality systems for compliance with established standards.  Standards may include:  ISO9000, ISO-14001, IATF16949, FSSC, Third Party Cert Programs, OSHA, Client Company Requirements, Industry Requirements, Governmental Regulations, etc.  This list is not exhaustive.
• Assist clients with questions relevant to the audit and/or certification process.
• Review client company's quality system documentation.  Address areas of non-conformity.
• Assist in coordinating activities with other assessment team members including audit check sheets.
• Verify and document evidence of compliance and non-compliance.  Write comprehensive reports on the audit findings.
• Review audit results with coordinator and other assessment team members.  Make presentations to clients and/or certification board concerning audit results when requested.
• May provide consultation and/or training both internally and externally on related quality issues/topics.
• Assist with corrective action requirements that result from the assessment of surveillance audit reports.
• Assist with technical writing and development of programs supporting the company.
• Participate in audit meetings and process.
• Follow rules of conduct and operating procedures as stated in the Intertek Employee Handbook, SC Manual, Safety Manual, and all other sources defining the performance of Intertek employees.
• Comply with internal and external safety rules, including the proper use of safety equipment, as they apply to the job.
• Manage multi-facility clientele programs, organize and oversee the assessment process in regard to assigned multi-facility clientele.
• Act as Lead Auditor or team member.
• Coordinate audit activity with team members.
• Liaison with client regarding audit activity.
• Review client's quality management system documentation.
• Prepare audit report.
• Review audit results with coordinator and other assessment team members. Make presentations to clients and/or certification board concerning audit results, when required.
• Assist with corrective action requirements resulting from assessments.
• Travel will include overnight/multiple days, to various worksites and client locations.

What it takes to be successful in this role:·

• 4 years of full time appropriate practical experience (including 2 years dedicated to Quality Assurance and/or Quality Management activities) within the past 15 years in an automotive manufacturing organization. Experience in industries with similar scopes of applicability (e.g., Aerospace, Telecommunications, Rail, Industrial Off-Road equipment, etc.) in chemical, electrical, or metallic commodities may be considered.
• Working Knowledge of the principles and practices of  ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Knowledge of automotive core tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the agreed language of the assessment/audit assignments.
• Ability to work well in an environment and react effectively in stressful situations.
• Sound judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex operations in broad perspective.
• Ability to obtain and assess factual information fairly.
• Must have strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to exercise effective time management in completion of assignments.
• Possess a valid unrestricted driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of the official duties of the position.
• Ability to travel to work sites for varying duration's as job dictates.
• IRCA or RABQS Assessor Certification is a plus.
• CQA, CQE Certification is a plus.
• Successful completion of Lead Auditor training is a plus.

Preferred:

•     Qualified by the IATF to conduct IATF 16949 audits.
•     Qualified according to ISO/IEC 17021 to perform ISO 9001 audits.
•     Experience in conducting internal or second party audits to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.
•     Ability to travel internationally

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Ability to view, read and comprehend a variety of reports and manuals of a technical nature, computer screen, etc.
• Physical dexterity to perform assessment functions which are inherent to the position, such as investigating all areas of client facilities which requires bending/stooping, reaching, climbing, etc.
• Mobility to travel by auto and airplane.
• Ability to be on your feet, walking, for typical full shifts of 6 - 8 hours.
• Exposure to various industrial environments.
• The ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• The ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• The ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• The ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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