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.