Lead Auditor

The Auditor, Lead will plan, conduct, and lead audits for all ABS QE audit programs.

What You Will Do :

1. Responsible for attending any required training and following all procedures / processes / policies within ABS-QE for management of clients, management of a home-based office, use of ABS-QE equipment, and communication both internal and external to the organization.
2. Responsible for following the training plan developed by the Global Competency Program to reach assessor status and then Lead assessor status through the prescribed program.
3. Working with Client Service Representatives for contacting clients and scheduling the visits in collaboration with Client Service Representatives, planning the assessments, making travel plans, conducting the assessments, and reporting and managing the results.
4. Perform third party Integrated onsite audits for European customers.
5. Responsible for leading teams, when necessary, and mentoring and coaching new or inexperienced colleagues as needed to meet business needs.
6. Schedule and plan audit activities with customers.
7. Interact directly with customers at all levels of management in developing accurate reports regarding the implementation and maintenance of their management system.
8. Provide timely and accurate reviews of audit results, corrective actions, and closures.
9. Participate in additional training based on future business needs. Any other assignments as needed to meet assessment delivery business objectives.
10. Reviews quality manuals and associated documentation for compliance with requirements and applicable codes and/or standards.

What You Will Need :

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering is preferred.
2. At least [X] years of industry work experience.
3. Current Lead Auditor certification in any combination (minimum EHS) of QMS, EMS, and/or ISO required.
4. Minimum two [2] years of previous experience with Quality Control / Quality Assurance / Environmental related activities including auditing experience.
5. The ideal candidate will have third-party audit experience in: ISO, ISO, ISO.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Proficiency in communicating in Spanish and English languages - Mandatory.
2. Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to work with moderate supervision.
5. Concern for the accuracy of work performed.
6. Flexible in achieving duties.
7. Ability to train, assist, coach, or mentor subordinate Auditors as necessary.
8. Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships :

Reports to the Director of Operations or another designated manager. This position does not have direct reports.