Certification Auditor, Senior

SGS; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

RRSP program

Auditor bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS is seeking an experienced Lead Auditor to perform third-party ISO/IATF 16949 audits across North America. You will document audit activities, report results, and interact with client management to assess current compliance levels and corrective actions.

You will maintain credentials, pursue advancement, and assist in training other auditors. The role requires up to 100% travel, including overnight stays, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• IATF Lead Auditor certification (ISO/IATF16949) and credentials.
• Able to walk and stand for up to 4 hours and travel on varied client sites.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3rd party ISO/IATF 16949 audits for North America.
• Document and report audit activities and results.
• Interact with clients at all levels to report compliance status.
• Review and close corrective actions timely.
• Maintain and advance audit credentials.
• Conduct certification audits per SGS procedures and schemes.
• Decide on registration recommendations based on evidence.
• Train Auditors and Senior Auditors as needed.
• Lead auditing teams during audits; supervise indirectly.

Skills

Lead auditor

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

IATF Lead Auditor certification

Tools

IATF auditing tools

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Perform 3rd party ISO/IATF 16949 audits for North America. Document and report audit activities and results Interact directly with clients at all levels of management in developing timely, complete, and accurate report of their current level of compliance or implementation of their management system. Provide timely and accurate reviews of client corrective action and closure Maintain appropriate audit credentials and pursue advancement of those credentials and other related credentials as needed.

Perform certification audits in any capacity in conformance with the SGS Global/Local procedures, sector specific schemes/standards, ensure that such duties are performed in an efficient and commercially expedient way.

Upon evidence gained during audits, provides with determination whether or not registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.

Assimilates, understands and operates the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities. Liaises with the Product Managers, Technical Accreditation CBE and Manager, Technical Accreditation CBE regarding changes to its design and implementation.

Controls/oversees activities of teams of Auditors during the audit, as needed.

Collaborates with teams of Auditors during the auditing activities.

Strives to provide customers with sufficient audit experience to cover the whole of SGS's Certification's accredited activities.

Assists in the training of other Auditors and Senior Auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.

Actively participates in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.

Maintains all audit-related credentials.

Undertake any other activities as directed by the Manager, Certification Audit CBE or Manager, Technical Accreditation CBE.

Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervises others: Yes, indirectly only - Leads Auditors at the times of audits

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Industry experience.

3rd party IATF Lead Auditor Current IATF Lead Auditor certification for ISO/IATF16949 and possess a 3-ADP# (5-ADP preferred).

Able to walk and stand for up to 4 hours at a time and maneuver throughout multiple levels of client sites either by stairs or elevator.

Must possess a valid driver's license and can rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required.

Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time, including mostly overnight stays throughout the U.S.; often involving travel outside of normal working hours.

TRAVEL

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.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

Health

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Wealth

Competitive pay -

$100,000-130,000/year USD

RRSP Program eligibility, employee referral program, auditor bonus program

Happiness

Professional Growth

Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program

Work-Life Balance

Paid-time off

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

Compensation: USD 100000 - USD 130000 - yearly