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DQS · 1 day ago

IATF Full Green Lead Auditor – US

New Bern-MC Area

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

DQS is seeking a Lead Auditor for IATF to manage and conduct audits for automotive manufacturing organizations. The role involves defining audit scopes, leading audit teams, assessing management system conformance, and preparing audit reports, all while ensuring compliance with multiple standards and requirements.

ConsultingEducationInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Develops and submits on time scope of certification and audit agendas through consultation with customers

Confirms audit days are adequate based on headcount and complexity

Presents audit plans to customers and the audit team

Manages the audit

Determines the customer’s degree of readiness for assessment to appropriate standards

Assists customers in understanding the standard and program requirements

Directs the conduct of the audit and the activities of audit team members

Assesses the conformance of the management system to multiple standards through performing system and process audits including review of customer documentation and records, interview of customer management and staff, and observation of customer processes

Documents audit results including audit trails, strengths and opportunities and nonconformities

Prepares audit reports and supporting documentation for submission on time

Reaches team consensus on the audit results having final responsibility for the team conclusions

Presents results of audit to client verbally and in writing

Assists in training, qualification and ongoing evaluation of candidate auditors and auditors

Assists in analyzing customer responses to nonconformities for acceptance in a timely manner

Performs audits in accordance with DQS Inc. program and accreditation requirements

Supports DQS Inc. key performance indicators and objectives

Performs other duties as directed

Qualification

IATF certificationQMS Lead Auditor trainingAuditing experienceISO-9001Automotive Core ToolsAccountabilityCritical thinkingOral communicationWritten communicationTime-management

Required

International Automotive Task Force (IATF) certification (Green Status in ADP)

Exemplar Global or equivalent approved 40-hour QMS Lead Auditor training course with exam

Four (4) years of full-time appropriate practical experience, including two (2) years dedicated to quality assurance and/or quality management activities in an automotive manufacturing organization

Knowledge of principles and methods for standard assessments

Experience with management systems, 2nd and 3rd party certifications, ISO-9001 processes, and/or previous certification auditing/assessment skills is highly desired

Knowledge in Automotive Core Tools (at minimum FMEA, MSA and SPC)

Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications

Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to concerns

Excellent oral and written communication and follow-through skills

Accountability

Time-management

Ability to work independently in a virtual, home-based environment

Continuous improvement mindset for effectiveness and efficiency

Leadership – by example and mentoring

Ongoing feedback, up or down the organization – to either acknowledge performance or to initiate improvement

Internal and external customer focus and responsiveness

Communicate regularly to your team and the organization