Iatf Lead Auditor Jobs

Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Auditors and Lead Auditors perform third party audits per SGS Certification procedures and the requirements of the applicable standard. The auditor is responsible to make relevant decisions concerning the audit process and to inform SGS as required to resolve issues outside the audit process. The auditor is responsible to collect and analyze sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification. Lead Auditors have authority for the control and performance of auditing activities including planning and the control of other members of audit teams.
Specific Responsibilities Include

• Possible assignments against other standards (e.g. ISO 9001:2015)
• To assimilate, understand and operate the SGS Certification Management System in all activities relating to the post, and to liaise with the Product Managers and Accreditation Manager regarding any changes to its design and implementation
• To control as necessary, teams of auditors during assessment activities
• To decide upon evidence gained during audits whether or not registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
• In performing the duties described above, to ensure that such duties are performed in an efficient and commercially expedient way
• To perform audits in any capacity in conformance with SGS Global/Local procedures, sector specific schemes and IATF 16949

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Lead Auditor Accredited scheme against IATF 16949
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant discipline, or similar preferred
• Have competent working knowledge of recognized quality, security, service management and business continuity related ISO standards.
• Experience in the automotive sector is required.
• Integrity, tact and character, and high professional standards.
• Ability to travel, have valid passport and driver license
• Have satisfactorily completed an approved IATF 16949 Auditor/Lead Auditor course. The course must include an examination, which must be passed to evidence satisfactory completion. It would be a plus to have completed similar training for ISO 9001

Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.