IATF 16949 Lead Auditor - On-Site Automotive QMS

Ms Companies, LLC; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MS Companies in the United States is seeking an experienced independent contractor to perform hands-on IATF 16949 audits for automotive clients. You will conduct internal, supplier, and process audits on the shop floor.

This role requires deep expertise in automotive quality management systems, audit execution, and applying IATF 16949 requirements. Travel to client or supplier sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on automotive quality management experience.
• Certified IATF 16949 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor.
• Deep working knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015.
• Experience auditing shop-floor processes.
• Ability to write concise, evidence-based audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Conducting IATF 16949 internal audits, process audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent), and product audits at client and supplier facilities.
• Evaluating QMS effectiveness against IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements (CSRs).
• Identifying nonconformances, writing clear and actionable audit findings, and verifying corrective action effectiveness.
• Supporting clients in audit readiness and preparation for third‑party certification and surveillance audits.
• Performing gap analyses against IATF 16949 requirements and developing prioritized closure plans.
• Auditing core automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA per AIAG‑VDA, MSA, SPC).
• Advising on QMS design, process integration, and systemic improvements to sustain conformance.
• Supporting supplier development efforts through second‑party auditing and capability assessments.

Skills

Automotive QA

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor

Lead Auditor

Shop floor auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Job description

MS Companies in the United States is seeking an experienced independent contractor to perform hands-on IATF 16949 audits for automotive clients. You will conduct internal, supplier, and process audits on the shop floor.

This role requires deep expertise in automotive quality management systems, audit execution, and applying IATF 16949 requirements. Travel to client or supplier sites will be required.