Contract IATF Full Green Lead Auditor

DQS, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

DQS USA Schaumburg is seeking a part-time IATF Full Green Lead Auditor to assess automotive quality management systems. You will develop scopes, plan audits, and lead audit teams to verify conformance with IATF standards.

Responsibilities include determining readiness, conducting audits, documenting findings, and presenting results to clients. Requires IATF Green status, Exemplar Global 40-hour Lead Auditor training, and 4+ years of automotive QA experience; strong communication and independent

Qualifications

• IATF Green status certification required.
• Exemplar Global 40-hour Lead Auditor training with exam.
• 4+ years of full-time auditing/quality assurance in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and submits scope of certification and audit agendas with customers.
• Confirms audit days are adequate based on headcount and complexity.
• Presents audit plans to customers and audit team; manages the audit.
• Directs the conduct of the audit and activities of audit team members.
• Documents audit results including trails, strengths, opportunities and nonconformities.
• Prepares audit reports and supporting documentation for submission on time.
• Reaches team consensus on audit results and presents results to client.
• Assists in training, qualification and ongoing evaluation of auditors.

Skills

Auditing

Critical thinking

Oral & written communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

IATF certification (Green Status)

Exemplar Global Lead Auditor (40-hour)

Tools

Automotive Core Tools (FMEA, MSA, SPC)

Job description

# Contract IATF Full Green Lead Auditor**Published:**21/01/2026**Location:**DQS USA Schaumburg**Entity:**DQS USA Sector Management 3**Type of employment:**Part time**Reference number:**57c29318f0d61001c9ea7ed7b80f0000Apply1. Home2. Join3. Jobs4. Contract IATF Full Green Lead Auditor **Your role****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** 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.**Your profile****EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 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* Note: Experience in industries with similar scopes of applicability (e.g., Aerospace,* Telecommunications, Rail, Industrial Off-Road Equipment, etc.), chemical, electrical, or metallic commodities may be considered.* 5+ years of Auditing Experience (preferred)* 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