Lead Quality Auditor - IATF 16949 & Compliance Lead

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in Highland Park, IL seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to coordinate YF IOS and IATF16949 compliance. You will lead plant teams, support audit readiness, and drive corrective actions across customer-specific requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in automotive QA, IATF16949 knowledge, and Lead Auditor credentials or readiness to obtain them within 12 months. This role involves travel to customer sites and ongoing coaching on standards.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of automotive industry experience.
• IATF16949 knowledge with Lead Auditor training.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Certified Lead YF IOS auditor or must obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate YF IOS, IATF, and CSRs, leading plant teams for compliance.
• Coordinate and support audits and corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead 2nd party audits and support Corporate audits as Co-Auditor.
• Develop and maintain internal documentation and management reviews.
• Role model adherence to YF IOS, IATF16949, and customer requirements.

Skills

IATF16949 knowledge

Lead Auditor

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in Highland Park, IL seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to coordinate YF IOS and IATF16949 compliance. You will lead plant teams, support audit readiness, and drive corrective actions across customer-specific requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in automotive QA, IATF16949 knowledge, and Lead Auditor credentials or readiness to obtain them within 12 months. This role involves travel to customer sites and ongoing coaching on standards.