Lead Auditor

CSA Group; Ottawa (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification organization is seeking a Lead Auditor to assist with on-site auditing of manufacturers’ quality management systems. This role requires a post-secondary education in electrical or electronic engineering, along with 2-3 years of experience in hazardous locations. Extensive travel is required across North America, and candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Hazardous Locations product approvals.
• Experience of working in manufacturing environments.
• Any testing of Hazardous location products is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assessment and surveillance audit schedules.
• Conduct quality audits and prepare final reports.
• Assists manufacturers with non-compliant quality management systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Familiarity with the manufacturing process

Education

Post-secondary education in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent

Completion of recognized Lead Auditor course

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It has been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products—from everyday household items to leading edge technology—to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people’s lives through the work that we do. We\'re looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary

CSA Group has an opportunity for a Lead Auditor, based out of any CSA office location in the United States / Canada supporting North America operations. This role will be responsible for assisting with the activities involved in on-site auditing of manufacturers’ quality management systems in support of accreditation to national and international conformity assessment programs for equipment used in an explosive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assessment and surveillance audit schedules for IECEx and ATEX quality assurance schemes (QAR/QAN) for EN / IEC 80079-34.
• Maintains assessment and surveillance audit schedules for Management Systems quality assurance, such as ISO 9001.
• Monitors to ensure the audit completion.
• Assists in the coordination of audit staff training and accreditations.
• Facilitates the development of cooperative agreements with other agencies and Notified Bodies.
• Conducts quality audits as required and prepares final reports.
• Assists with dispute resolutions with Notified Body partners as required.
• Assists manufacturers with non-compliant quality management systems to understand the requirements while maintaining auditor impartiality.
• Completes audit reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to think and act independently, schedule own work and be proactive.
• Represent CSA as front line customer contact.
• Flexible and able to change schedules to meet customer requirements.

Education

• Post-secondary education (e.g., college degree) preferably in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Completion of recognized Lead Auditor course (40-hour in-class).
• Experience of working in manufacturing.
• CAN/CSA-ISO 19011:03 “Guidelines for Quality Management Systems Auditing”.

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in Hazardous Locations product approvals or a good understanding of protection concepts.
• Experience of working in manufacturing environments.
• Any testing of Hazardous location products is a strong asset.

Skills

• Familiarity with the manufacturing process is an asset.
• High degree of verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of attentiveness required, particularly during on-site audits.
• Analytical skills during on-site audits, determining the degree of compliance of the manufacturer\'s quality management system to applicable standards.
• On-site audits are condensed activities requiring focus, perceptiveness and decisiveness.

Travel

• Extensive travel is required to locations, primarily but not limited to North America, Canada, and Mexico.
• Duration of time away per audit trip is usually one week.
• Valid Driver\'s License.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Windows).

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation in the interview process.