Central India Certification Lead Auditor_IATF

RINA is currently recruiting for a Central India Certification Lead Auditor_IATF to join its office in Pune within the International Certification Division.

Mission

The role focuses on planning, conducting, and managing audits within our certification business related to the IATF 16949 Automotive QMS Certification Scheme.

Key Accountabilities

Audit Program Management:

Prepare, manage, and control the audit program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.

Document Review:

Check customer management system documents, including manuals, procedures, instructions, files, and records, to verify compliance and accuracy.

Audit Planning:

Plan audits and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Audit Participation:

Participate in and lead audits, conducting interviews, note-taking, and assessing the implementation of management systems.

Audit Result Definition:

Identify and define audit results (Positive and negative findings as non conformities, opportunity of improvement);

Report Generation:

Draw up comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations for certification decisions.

Follow-Up Management:

Manage the follow-up process, including tracking non-conformities and corrective actions, ensuring resolution and compliance.

Technical Review:

Conduct technical reviews of audit files and propose certification decisions based on thorough analysis.

Skill Maintenance:

Keep skills, qualifications, and certifications up to date by staying informed about industry standards and best practices.

Resource Performance Monitoring:

Monitor the performance of resources involved in the certification process, providing guidance and support as needed.

Data Management:

Maintain updated records of customer data and other information relevant to the audit process.

Customer Engagement:

Manage technical meetings with customers, fostering positive relationships and addressing any technical concerns.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in auditing, specifically within management systems or industry standards (ISO, etc.).
• Strong understanding of audit planning, execution, and reporting processes.
• Proven ability to lead and manage audit programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry requirements.
• Expertise in conducting document reviews, identifying non-conformities, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Skilled in technical reviews and defining audit results, including corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills for conducting interviews, reporting findings, and engaging with customers.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong ability to monitor resource performance and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Up-to-date qualifications and certifications, including Lead Auditor certification (ISO, etc.).
• Strong understanding of IATF Rules
• Applicant must have active qualification in IATF database
  
  

• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise ones and others emotions and express and regulate ones reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyones opinion into account and remain open to diversity