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Automotive (IATF) Auditor - Remote

Intertek is searching for a Remote Automotive Auditor to join our Business Assurance team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career as a 3rd party auditor in the Automotive field.

Intertek's Business Assurance team goes beyond testing, inspection and certification to look at the underlying elements that make a company and its products successful. Our assurance solutions provide confidence and total peace of mind that a client's operating procedures, systems and people are functioning properly to provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

What are we looking for?

Are you an experienced ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Auditor looking for a full-time opportunity? Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for an IATF16949:2016 3rd party Lead Auditor to join our Business Assurance team.  By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better. 

This will be a travel-based position, with extensive travel to client sites required. Candidate must be comfortable travelling 3 to 5 nights per week.  This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States. 

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

• The Auditor will support the Business Assurance business by leading and/or participating as an assessor during all phases of a client's Management System (IATF 16949 and ISO 9001) in accordance with the company's accredited certification program.
• The Lead Auditor is the primary interface with the client before and during the process of all auditing activities.
• Lead Auditor will help train low graded auditors through witness audits, technical support, and education of both client and sales force as needed.
• Strong leadership and management qualities are required in addition to the technical expertise necessary to perform audit assignments.
• Lead Auditor will have extensive interaction with clients in an evaluation and audit capacity so tasks and duties shall be commensurate with the duties listed below.
• Audit client management systems for compliance with established standards, client, and/or industry requirements, government regulations, and other relevant standards, regulatory requirements for the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, and/or Brazil, and/or GMP regulatory requirements related to the relevant industry.
•  Audit client company's quality systems for compliance with established standards.  Standards may include:  ISO9001, ISO-14001, IATF16949, FSSC, Third Party Cert Programs, OSHA, Client Company Requirements, Industry Requirements, Governmental Regulations, etc.  This list is not exhaustive.
• Assist clients with questions relevant to the audit and/or certification process.
• Review client company's quality system documentation.  Address areas of non-conformity.
• Assist in coordinating activities with other assessment team members including audit check sheets.
• Verify and document evidence of compliance and non-compliance.  Write comprehensive reports on the audit findings.
• Review audit results with coordinator and other assessment team members.  Make presentations to clients and/or certification board concerning audit results when requested.
• May provide consultation and/or training both internally and externally on related quality issues/topics.
• Assist with corrective action requirements that result from the assessment of surveillance audit reports.
• Assist with technical writing and development of programs supporting the company.
• Participate in audit meetings and process.
• Follow rules of conduct and operating procedures as stated in the Intertek Employee Handbook, SC Manual, Safety Manual, and all other sources defining the performance of Intertek employees.
• Comply with internal and external safety rules, including the proper use of safety equipment, as they apply to the job.
• Manage multi-facility clientele programs, organize and oversee the assessment process in regard to assigned multi-facility clientele.
• Act as Lead Auditor or team member.
• Coordinate audit activity with team members.
• Liaison with client regarding audit activity.
• Review client's quality management system documentation.
• Prepare audit report.
• Review audit results with coordinator and other assessment team members. Make presentations to clients and/or certification board concerning audit results, when required.
• Assist with corrective action requirements resulting from assessments.
• Travel will include overnight/multiple days, to various worksites and client locations.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• 4 years of full time appropriate practical experience (including 2 years dedicated to Quality Assurance and/or Quality Management activities) within the past 15 years in an automotive manufacturing organization. Experience in industries with similar scopes of applicability (e.g., Aerospace, Telecommunications, Rail, Industrial Off-Road equipment, etc.) in chemical, electrical, or metallic commodities may be considered.
• Working Knowledge of the principles and practices of  ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of automotive core tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the agreed language of the assessment/audit assignments.
• Ability to work well in an environment and react effectively in stressful situations.
• Sound judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex operations in broad perspective.
• Ability to obtain and assess factual information fairly.
• Must have strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to exercise effective time management in completion of assignments.
• Possess a valid unrestricted driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of the official duties of the position.
• Ability to travel to work sites for varying duration's as job dictates.
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States. 

Preferred:

• Successful completion of Accreditted Lead Auditor training is a plus.  
• IRCA or RABQS Assessor Certification is a plus.
• CQA, CQE Certification is a plus. 
• Qualified by the IATF to conduct IATF 16949 audits as a Third Party Auditor.
• Ability to travel internationally

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Ability to view, read and comprehend a variety of reports and manuals of a technical nature, computer screen, etc.
• Physical dexterity to perform assessment functions which are inherent to the position, such as investigating all areas of client facilities which requires bending/stooping, reaching, climbing, etc.
• Mobility to travel by auto and airplane.
• Ability to be on your feet, walking, for typical full shifts of 6 - 8 hours.
• Exposure to various industrial environments.
• The ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• The ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• The ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• The ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email  intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.     

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Business Assurance group of Intertek provides a full range of business process audit and support services, including management systems certification, sustainability and responsible sourcing audits, risk management, and training. Our range of bespoke auditing, performance benchmarking and supply chain solutions provide insight into every aspect of operations, allowing clients to make informed decisions about their business while ensuring their workforce competencies are current and relevant.