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* Coordinate and communicate YF IOS, IATF, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs); lead plant-functional teams to ensure compliance. * Responsible to coordinate and support the team to achieve YF ...

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The Quality Engineer - IATF works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Materials, Human Resources, Supplier Quality, and Leadership teams to drive process effectiveness, support ...

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

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

Senior Quality Engineer

Highland Park, MI · On-site

$80K - $109K/yr

* Coordinate and communicate YF IOS, IATF, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs); lead plant-functional teams to ensure compliance. * Responsible to coordinate and support the team to achieve YF ...

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

The position provides functional leadership for the IATF Program Manager in the successful execution of audits and certifications. A key responsibility is to work collaboratively with the ...

While the main focus is ISO/IATF and QMS support, this role may also assist with mechanical testing, part inspection, lab records, and quality verification activities as needed. Key Responsibilities:

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What is an IATF auditor?

IATF auditors are professionals who assess and verify that a company's quality management system meets the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 standard. This standard is specifically designed for the automotive industry and focuses on continuous improvement, defect prevention, and reducing variation and waste in the supply chain. IATF auditors conduct audits, provide feedback, and help organizations achieve and maintain certification, ensuring that automotive suppliers meet global quality requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an IATF auditor?

To thrive as an IATF Auditor, you need a deep understanding of automotive quality management systems, particularly IATF 16949 standards, often supported by relevant auditor certifications and experience in automotive manufacturing. Familiarity with audit management software and tools for quality documentation is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for evaluating compliance and collaborating with diverse teams. These competencies ensure rigorous quality standards are maintained, leading to improved processes and customer satisfaction in the automotive industry.

What are common challenges faced by professionals working with IATF 16949 standards, and how can they overcome them?

Professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining IATF 16949 standards often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistent process compliance across departments, managing complex documentation, and keeping up with frequent updates to requirements. Overcoming these challenges typically involves strong cross-functional collaboration, regular internal audits, and ongoing training for all team members. Establishing clear procedures and using digital tools to manage documentation can also streamline compliance efforts and reduce the risk of non-conformities.

What is the difference between Iatf vs Quality Engineer?

AspectIatfQuality Engineer
CertificationsISO/TS 16949 auditor, IATF 16949 lead auditorASQ CQE, Certified Quality Engineer
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, automotive industry, quality management systemsProduct development, manufacturing, quality assurance across industries
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive suppliers, OEMs, automotive manufacturingVarious industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding IATF standards vs quality rolesQuality roles, certifications, and responsibilities

While IATF focuses on automotive quality management standards and auditing, a Quality Engineer typically handles quality assurance, process improvement, and product testing across multiple industries. Both roles require quality certifications, but IATF specialists are more involved in compliance with specific standards like IATF 16949, whereas Quality Engineers focus on overall quality systems and product quality.

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SQA Contract Auditor - ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 / ISO 13485 / IATF 16949 / AS 91XX / ISO 2...

Smithers Group

Fairlawn, OH • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

The Quality Assessments Division of Smithers seeks full-time and contract auditors to join our team to assess our clients to management system standards including Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Automotive, Aerospace, and Information Security. If you want to be a part of our mission to provide our clients with accurate data, on-time with high-touch, we would love to have you on board.

Smithers Quality Assessments is a global, accredited third-party Certification Body. Auditors perform assessments and certification activities to verify conformance to management system standards. Responsibilities include ensuring the certification scheme continuously meets the requirements of current industry standards, internal procedures and that of our accreditation requirements.  Your goal is to build positive relationships with our clients while providing quality auditing and exceptional client services while maintaining a high level of integrity and impartiality.

QMS/ EMS/ OHSMS Qualifications and/or Experience:

  • For QMS, EMS or OHSMS auditors: 5 years of work experience with a minimum of two out of those 5 years in quality, environmental or occupational health & safety roles. ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Lead Auditor Certification.
  • Automotive and Aerospace sector auditors beyond this will be according to SQA qualification and competence requirements, per IATF Rules, and in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021, AS9104/3 and AS9104/1.

ISO 13485 Qualifications:

  • Has gained experience in the entire process of auditing medical device quality management systems, including review of documentation and risk management of applicable medical devices, parts or services, implementation audit and audit reporting.
  • Has gained experience by participating as a trainee in a minimum of four audits for a total of at least 20 days in an accredited QMS program, 50% of which shall be against ISO 13485 preferably in an accredited program, and the rest in any other accredited QMS program.

In addition to the criteria above, audit team leaders shall fulfill the following:

  • Has experience as an audit team leader role under the supervision of a qualified team leader for at least three ISO 13485 audits.

IATF 16949 Qualifications include current 3rd party credentials:

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

New IATF 16949 Auditor:

  • Qualified to perform ISO 9001 Audits
  • Conducted a minimum of six ISO 9001 third-party audits in manufacturing industries with at least three as audit team leader.
  • Knowledge of automotive Core Tools (at a minimum: FMEA, MSA and SPC) – must have documented evidence of competency was achieved.
  • Four 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. (experience in similar industries may be considered)
  • Observed a minimum of one (1) IATF third-party audit, excluding special audits, from beginning through the end, lasting a minimum of two (2) days.

AS 91XX Qualifications:

  • All qualified auditors must have participated in a minimum of twenty (20) audit-days that cover all the elements of AS9100 standard spread over a minimum of four audit sites within the last 3 years.
  • Work experience requirements preferred include four years in the aerospace industry directly involved in Engineering, Design, Manufacturing Quality or Process Control for a major airframe/spacecraft/space payload manufacturer, prime supplier, auxiliary equipment supplier and/or appropriate NASA, DOD, or FAA organization. In addition, personnel certification required per AS9104/3.

ISO 27001 Qualifications:

  • Associate auditors - 5 years of work experience with a minimum of 2 years in cyber security implementation or auditing and either an (ISC)2 Entry Level Certification or Associate Membership.
  • Auditors - 7 years of work experience with a minimum of 5 years in cyber security implementation or auditing and either a CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Certificate.
  • Senior Auditors – 10 years of work experience with a minimum of 5 years in cyber security implementation or auditing and a CISSP with either a CISA or ISO 27001 Certificate.
  • Auditor competency-based certificates should be demonstrated for support of auditor knowledge.
  • Four (4) years of 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.