IATF 16949 Auditor

Smithers

Automotive Auditor providing quality auditing and client service for IATF 16949 certification. Join Smithers' Automotive Sector team for high-touch service and accurate data.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audits, with a strong focus on compliance assessment, documentation evaluation, and non-conformity identification. Proven ability to lead audit teams and maintain auditor credentials while ensuring adherence to automotive quality standards.

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IATF 16949 Auditor CredentialsISO 9001 Audit ExperienceAudit Team LeadershipAutomotive Core Tools KnowledgeQuality Assurance Experience

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Hard Skills

ISO 9001 AuditsIATF 16949 AuditsAudit Plan DevelopmentNon-Conformity IdentificationDocumentation EvaluationProcess AssessmentRecord MaintenanceAudit Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

IATF 16949 Auditor Credentials

Industry Keywords

Automotive ManufacturingQuality ManagementCompliance AssessmentQuality AssuranceManufacturing Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting audits to assess compliance with ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards
Development and execution of audit plans and reports
Assess client facilities to determine conformity
Evaluating documentation, processes, and procedures
Identify non-conformities and areas of improvement
Maintenance of appropriate records
Submit expense reports and other critical audit documentation
Maintain acquired auditor credentials

Requirements

What you’ll need

IATF 16949 Auditor credentials (third-party certification) accompanied by an IATF certificate number
Qualified to perform ISO 9001 Audits
Conducted a minimum of six (6) ISO 9001 audits in manufacturing industries with at least three (3) as audit team leader
Knowledge of automotive Core Tools
Four (4) 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan
401(k) retirement savings plan
Life insurance and Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Business Operation System (BOS) – SQA Audit Management Platform
Training and development support
Flexible work schedule