IATF Auditor

EAGLE Certification Group; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

EAGLE Certification Group in the United States is seeking an IATF Lead Auditor to conduct third-party audits for automotive clients, ensuring compliance with ISO/IATF standards. The role covers audit scheduling, on-site execution, reporting, corrective action processing, and ongoing training to maintain expertise.

Travel is required, with a strong emphasis on accurate documentation and client communication.

Qualifications

• 4 years' QA experience in automotive within the last 10 years.
• Lead auditor qualification with IATF 16949 certificate.
• Experience in six 9001 audits with at least 3 as lead.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and communicate an effective audit schedule.
• Conduct on-site audits including opening/closing meetings and records review.
• Complete audit reports and submit paperwork within required timelines.
• Review customer responses to non-conformances and advise on appropriateness of responses.
• Maintain ISO/IATF knowledge through training and education.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Education

IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Certificate

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

EAGLE Certification Group is seeking to add an IATF (International Automotive Task Force) Lead Auditor to conduct 3rd party audits for EAGLE'S Automotive clients.

IATF Auditor responsibilities:

Schedule Preparation: Research, prepare and communicate an effective audit schedule for upcoming audits that ensures efficiency and compliance with all audit requirements.

Conduct Audit: Conduct effective on-site audits including opening meeting, interviews, records inspection, process tracking, site inspections (physically observing activities where performed), making detailed notes of strengths & weaknesses. Conduct closing meetings, shares preliminary audit results.

Audit Report & Administration: Complete audit reports noting required information and other details discovered during audit. Process and submit all paperwork to the EAGLE office, per required timelines.

Corrective Action Processing: Review customer-submitted responses to non-conformances identified during audit. Advise customer and EAGLE of appropriateness of response.

Training & Education: Actively maintain the technical expertise required to audit specific standards through training and education. Maintain regulatory awareness and compliance requirements of ISO and other standards, as appropriate.

Experience:

4 years of practical experience including 2 years dedicated to Quality Assurance and/or quality management activities, within the past 10 year in an automotive organization. Experience in industries with similar scopes of applicability in chemical, electrical, or metallic commodities may be considered.

All auditor candidates entering the IATF 16949 auditor qualification process shall have proper verification of prior work experience and provide that to the Certification Body they are contracting for.

Has conducted at least six 9001 3rd party audits in manufacturing industries with at least 3 as lead. Automotive 1st or 2nd party system audits may be considered.

Required training:

ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Certificate ADP Training Modules completed. Take IATF course and pass.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand complex technical procedures relative to audited processes. Formulates analysis and position on compliance to established standards. Able to appreciate and understand different solutions to a problem.
• Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate at all levels within an organization (i.e.: employees, management, etc.), as well as customers, other auditors and EAGLE staff.
• Detailed and concise with report writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and computer email programs, and be willing to learn and adopt new technology and software.
• Understands the management process in order to recognize a customer's management strengths, weaknesses and culture during an audit. Work well with other auditors, customers and EAGLE staff to successfully manage the interactions and audit process.
• Strong technical, administrative, analytical and communication abilities required. Expertise and experience with processes and requirements of audit standards is required. Must continually work to enhance understanding of audit processes and requirements.
• Documents the details of the audit process for review by customers, EAGLE staff, and possibly Accreditation Body review

US Certified third-party auditor Pay Range:

$400-$800 per day

Compensation takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; standards and other business and organizational needs.

If you are self-motivated, enjoy travel, believe in customer service and doing the right thing, EAGLE maybe the company for you.