Independent Contractor - IATF 3rd-Party Automotive Lead Auditor

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Independent Contractor 3rd-Party IATF Automotive Lead Auditor to conduct third-party audits for our Automotive clients. As the 3rd Party IATF Lead Auditor, you will be responsible for delivering third-party audits and related services to customers in accordance with assigned standards and applicable registration program requirements. You will also build professional relationships with NSF clients and effectively communicate with both external clients and internal NSF team members.


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Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct all assessment activities, including documentation reviews (desk audits), preliminary assessments (baseline audits), on-site readiness reviews, registration reassessment, and surveillance audits
• Lead the audit team and ensure the successful completion of assigned projects
• Review and forward audit reports, client responses to audit nonconformities, and any other necessary technical documentation
• Maintain appropriate auditor credentials

Qualifications

• International Automotive Task Force (IATF) certification (Green Status in ADP) with corresponding ID Number 6-ADP xx-xx-xxxx
• A university degree in a field such as science, engineering, technology, manufacturing, or a related area
• Lead Auditor Certificates and Audit Logs in applicable standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective in relating to clients and staff
• Strong writing, reading, and oral communication skills
• Capable of working effectively both in team environments and independently
• Ability to organize and write quality system assessment reports
• Willingness and ability to work independently and travel up to 100%
• Meet the Lead Auditor qualifications described in the latest version of ISO 19011
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• A minimum of 2 years of experience performing global regulatory compliance audits to TS/IATF 16949

Physical Demands:

• Required to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of times
• Moderate physical effort is necessary (ability to move up to 50 pounds from one area to another with assistance
• Extensive travel by plane or car required

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we're one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About the Team

NSF provides a holistic suite of value-added digital, information security and sustainability solutions that span our core industries of food, water and life sciences. Our client-focused teams have deep industry expertise and are committed to supporting the journey to certification, helping to empower organizations to drive process and performance improvements for products, people, and the planet.