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Smithers Group

IATF 16949 Auditor

Fairlawn, OH · On-site

The Quality Assessments Division of Smithers seeks full-time Automotive (IATF 16949) Auditors to join our Automotive Sector team. If you want to be a part of our mission to provide our clients with ...

Smithers

IATF 16949 Auditor

OH · On-site

The Quality Assessments Division of Smithers seeks full-time Automotive (IATF 16949) Auditors to join our Automotive Sector team. If you want to be a part of our mission to provide our clients with ...

Dana Incorporated

Quality Engineer IATF

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$63K - $82K/yr

Job Purpose The Quality Engineer - IATF 16949 is responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific ...

Dana

Quality Engineer IATF

Fort Wayne, IN

$71K - $91K/yr

Job Purpose The Quality Engineer - IATF 16949 is responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific ...

Dana Incorporated

Quality Engineer IATF

Fort Wayne, IN

$71K - $91K/yr

Job Purpose The Quality Engineer - IATF 16949 is responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific ...

LRQA

Contractor - IATF Lead Auditor

Houston, TX · On-site

For this role we are looking for someone with experience in especially IATF 16949, AIAG core tools, and the automotive OEM customer specific requirements. Further to sharing your expertise, LRQA ...

LRQA

Contractor - IATF Lead Auditor

Houston, TX · On-site

For this role we are looking for someone with experience in especially IATF 16949, AIAG core tools, and the automotive OEM customer specific requirements. Further to sharing your expertise, LRQA ...

jtekt

Sr Quality Systems Specialist

Piedmont, SC · On-site

Lead audit readiness and coordination for IATF 16949 certification, surveillance, and customer audits - including preparation, on-site audit support, nonconformance response coordination, and closure ...

jtekt

Sr Quality Systems Specialist

Piedmont, SC · On-site

Lead audit readiness and coordination for IATF 16949 certification, surveillance, and customer audits - including preparation, on-site audit support, nonconformance response coordination, and closure ...

Drive

Quality Coordinator

Pulaski, TN · On-site

The ideal candidate must be an IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor with demonstrated experience developing, writing, revising, and maintaining quality system documentation. This position works closely ...

Cummins

Quality System Technician II

Manning, SC · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Maintain the knowledge of relevant requirements based on internal changes (process and product technologies) and external changes (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG core tools, and Customer Specific ...

Drive

Quality Systems Coordinator

Pulaski, TN

$60K - $70K/yr

The ideal candidate must be an IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor with demonstrated experience developing, writing, revising, and maintaining quality system documentation. This position works closely ...

Yanfeng

Senior Quality Engineer

Highland Park, MI

$80K - $109K/yr

Develop the process to implement, achieve and maintain YF IOS/IATF 16949 * Maintain local documents to uphold compliance to Global, Regional YF IOS requirements, IATF 16949, Customer Specific ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for iatf 16949 in the United States is $29.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IATF 16949 quality management professional?

To thrive as an IATF 16949 Quality Management Professional, you need a solid understanding of automotive quality standards, process auditing, and problem-solving techniques, usually backed by relevant engineering or quality management education. Familiarity with tools such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and internal audit systems, along with IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification, is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication skills are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure compliance with global automotive standards, minimize risk, and drive continuous improvement within manufacturing operations.

What is IATF 16949?

IATF 16949 is an international standard for quality management systems specifically designed for the automotive industry. Developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), it combines the requirements of various automotive manufacturers and builds on the ISO 9001 standard. The aim is to ensure consistent product quality, continual improvement, and defect prevention throughout the automotive supply chain. Companies that are IATF 16949 certified demonstrate their commitment to meeting customer and regulatory requirements in automotive production.

What is the difference between Iatf 16949 vs Quality Auditor?

AspectIatf 16949Quality Auditor
CertificationsRequires IATF 16949 certification, ISO 9001, and industry-specific trainingRequires ISO 9001 auditor certification, sometimes IATF 16949 auditing experience
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, automotive suppliers, quality management teamsAuditing firms, manufacturing facilities, quality departments
Employer & IndustryAutomotive industry, suppliers, OEMsManufacturers, certification bodies, consulting firms

While IATF 16949 focuses on establishing quality management system requirements for automotive suppliers, a Quality Auditor assesses compliance with these standards through audits. Both roles require understanding of quality standards, but IATF 16949 professionals implement and maintain the standards, whereas Quality Auditors evaluate adherence to them.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals implementing IATF 16949 standards in automotive organizations?

Professionals implementing IATF 16949 often encounter challenges such as aligning existing processes with strict quality requirements, ensuring supplier compliance, and maintaining thorough documentation. Adapting to frequent updates in the standard and managing cross-functional collaboration between departments can also be demanding. Success typically requires strong project management skills, clear communication, and ongoing training to maintain certification and drive continuous improvement within the organization.
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IATF 16949 Auditor

Smithers Group

Fairlawn, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

The Quality Assessments Division of Smithers seeks full-time Automotive (IATF 16949) Auditors to join our Automotive Sector team. If you want to be a part of our mission to provide our clients with accurate data, on-time with high-touch we'd love to have you on board.As an Automotive Auditor, you will support clients through their certification process and assessment activities to verify conformance to management system standards in the automotive industry (IATF 16949). Your goal is to build positive relationships with our customers while providing quality auditing and exceptional client service.

Duties:

  • Conducting audits to assess compliance with ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards.
  • Development and execution of audit plans and reports
  • Assess client facilities to determine conformity.
  • Evaluating documentation, processes, and procedures.
  • Identify non-conformities and areas of improvement.
  • Maintenance of appropriate records.
  • Submit expense reports and other critical audit documentation.
  • Maintain acquired auditor credentials.

Qualifications:

  • IATF 16949 Auditor credentials (third-party certification) accompanied by an IATF certificate number.

Interested but not certified?

Smithers can assist with your next steps to achieve your credentials!

Qualifications for certification track:

  • Qualified to perform ISO 9001 Audits.
  • Conducted a minimum of six (6) ISO 9001 audits in manufacturing industries with at least three (3) as audit team leader.
  • Knowledge of automotive Core Tools.
  • Four (4) years full time appropriate practical experience (including two (2) years dedicated to Quality Assurance and/or Quality Management activities) within the past fifteen (15) years in an automotive manufacturing organization meeting the applicability of IATF 16949.

Why Smithers?

  • Variable salary commensurate with experience and performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance and Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Business Operation System (BOS) – SQA Audit Management Platform
  • Training and development support
  • Flexible work schedule

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