Lead Auditor - IATF

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai seeks a Lead Auditor – IATF to conduct value-added audits against IATF requirements and related BV policies. The role requires leading audit teams, planning and executing audits, and reporting findings with integrity.

The candidate should have a Graduate Engineer degree in Mech/Production/Automobile Engg./Mechatronics and at least 6 years in QA/QC within manufacturing, preferably automotive, with exposure to IATF/ISO standards and third-party audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or above in mechanical/production/automotive engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience in manufacturing, automotive sector.
• Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor for IATF/ISO/TS 16949 is a plus.
• Experience in third party audits is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits against IATF requirements and applicable management systems.
• Lead audit teams and coordinate with team leader and back-office.
• Manage audit planning, execution, reporting and travel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with BV ethics, policies, and confidentiality requirements.
• Report issues promptly to the correct reporting lines.

Skills

Lead Auditor

QA/QC experience

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate Engineer (Mech/Production/Automobile Engg./Mechatronics)

Tools

Core tools

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Auditor – IATF

Entity: Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Chennai

Reports to (job): Certification Manager - Tamil Nadu

Purpose of Position

• The job incumbent is responsible to conduct value added audits of the clients against the requirement of the relevant standard.
• The position performs in line with the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, including the BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy.

Major Responsibilities

• As a professional, carry out all activities related to profession in accordance with BV code of ethics and confidentiality requirements.
• To conduct audits in accordance with IATF rule requirement, Business Management System and BVC India Operations Manual.
• To keep self updated with latest regulatory requirements & technologies pertaining to sectors/ schemes under audit.
• To manage time effectively throughout entire audit cycle – From planning to reporting.
• In the role as auditor (team member), to cooperate and coordinate with audit team leader during the audit.
• In the role as lead auditor (team leader), manage the team in a effective manner.
• To report / inform reporting line / back-office / team leader for any unexpected situation faced during the audit. (Examples – less time available for audit against planned due to situations beyond control, audit cancellation, any dispute during the audit on finding etc.)
• To follow the schedules informed and confirmed by back-office/ client.
• To maintain & protect assets of company – laptop and other accessories and any other.
• To submit Travel & Expenses (T&E) statements in timely manner.
• To adhere to terms and conditions agreed at the time of acceptance of appointment letter.
• Ready for frequent travel

Roles & Responsibilities for HSE

• Must comply the BV Cardinal Safety Rules in all situations.
• To comply company HSE requirements e.g. policies, Procedures, guidelines etc. and local legal requirements on HSE as applicable
• To take care of own health and safety as well as colleagues and others.
• Immediate reporting of any shortcomings on HSE i.e. any incident, unsafe work practices / conditions to his/her immediate Line Managers.
• Sharing opportunities for improvement on HSE aspects

Criteria for Performance Evaluation (KPIs)

• Timely Report submission
• Quality Reporting of audits
• Customer feedback rating not less than 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
• No customer complaint on behavioural issues & Avoid any situation conflict of interest
• Utilization rate as per Business Line expectations
• Timely and correct submission of the expenses billable to client.
• Qualification and up-gradation to other standards as identified and sector code qualification as applicable
• Adherence to environmental and safety policies of our organization

Qualification and Experience

• Graduate Engineer - (Mech / Production/ Automobile Engg./ Mechatronics)
• Min 6 years of work experience in Manufacturing Industry in the Automotive Chain, including bulk material manufacturing out of which min of 2 yrs exp. in QA – QC function in the last 10 years of his/her professional experience.
• Hands on experience of various QA/ QC activities.
• Familiarity with Core tools is necessary.
• Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2008 based QMS will be an added advantage.
• Qualified Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor for IATF(ISO/TS 16949:2009) would be additional advantage.
• Experience in third party audits would also be an added advantage.
• Skills & Qualities:
• Good Communication (interviewing, writing) & Interpersonal skills
• Reporting, Presentation, Listening skills.
• Team Cohesion
• Time Management
• Be able to handle situations in judicious manner.
• Pleasing Personality
• Computer skills

The Job Description is subject to change from time to time, as per the requirements of the Company and the Competencies / qualifications you may acquire in future.

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