IATF Lead auditor

DNV; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Group is seeking an IATF 16949 Lead Auditor to conduct audits within the automotive sector on behalf of DNV. The role includes developing audit plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering timely, high-quality audit reports and certifications.

You will liaise with clients at all management levels and support business development with the Scheme manager. You will independently lead audits, maintain credentials, and represent DNV professionally at client sites, balancing rigor with

Qualifications

• Auditing in the automotive sector at lead auditor level.
• Maintaining auditor credentials/qualifications and pursuing advancement as needed.
• Representing DNV professionally with top management at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead third-party automotive audits
• Maintain appropriate auditor credentials / qualifications and pursue advancement of those credentials as needed
• Represent DNV professionally with top management at client sites
• Interact directly with all levels of client management in developing timely, complete and accurate report of their current level of compliance or implementation of their management system and release reports to customers as per timelines.
• Deliver high-quality audit reports, documentation, and certification decisions
• Timely review of customer corrective actions/ closure and approvals for issue of certificates.
• Manage audit teams and larger certification projects
• Contribute beyond delivery by supporting business development with the Scheme manager
• Balance technical rigor + customer focus + time pressure

Skills

IATF 16949 Lead Auditor credentials

Job description

As an IATF Lead Auditor, you will conduct audits within the automotive sector, on behalf of DNV and will be responsible for documentation and reporting. You will liaise closely with clients at all levels of management, establish audit plans, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and timeframes. You will also work together with our program manager to further develop the business.

DNV is looking for an IATF 16949 Lead Auditor who can:

• Independently lead third-party automotive audits
• Maintain appropriate auditor credentials / qualifications and pursue advancement of those credentials and other related credentials as needed
• Represent DNV professionally with top management at client sites
• Interact directly with all levels of client management in developing timely, complete and accurate report of their current level of compliance or implementation of their management system and release reports to customers as per timelines.
• Deliver high-quality audit reports, documentation, and certification decisions
• Timely review of customer corrective actions/ closure and approvals for issue of certificates.
• Manage audit teams and larger certification projects
• Contribute beyond delivery by supporting business development with the Scheme manager
• Balance technical rigor + customer focus + time pressure