IATF Lead Auditor

Position Summary

Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc. (Houston, TX) seeks an IATF Lead Auditor to plan, lead, and execute internal and supplier audits in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements and organizational objectives. Assess the effectiveness of quality management systems, identifying nonconformities, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare detailed audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans, and present them to management and stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, engineering, supply chain) to ensure audit findings are addressed and implemented effectively. Provide technical expertise in industrial engineering to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes during audits, ensuring alignment with IATF 16949 standards. Support junior auditors and staff on IATF 16949 requirements, audit techniques, and best practices in quality management. Monitor and verify the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) post-audit. Stay current on updates to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive industry regulations to ensure compliance and relevance in audit practices. Support the development and maintenance of the organization’s QMS documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and process maps. Contribute to risk management initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and potential quality risks during audits. Requires frequent travel to client locations around the United States for performance of on-site audits. May telecommute from anywhere in the US

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field, and three (3) years of experience as an auditor, with demonstrated expertise in IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 auditing; including knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC. IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification required.