Perform on-site ISO 9001:2015 lead audits for clients across industries, assess management systems, evaluate customer needs and satisfaction, prepare findings and reports, and travel extensively while working independently in a home-based environment.
Your role
DQS Inc. is a leading global business providing independent management system assessments and certifications to clients across all industries. The organization continues to expand its global presence with more than 80 offices in 60 countries. Our team of industry-leading experts provides value added services that help clients improve their business processes, which ultimately helps to improve the bottom line.Our company has immediate openings and is seeking Contract Lead Auditors for ISO 9001:2015 in the United States. Working closely with your scheduler you will visit client locations and perform the audit as specified.The candidate will have a successful work history, in addition to strong interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent written and oral communication capabilities. The candidate will also have the ability to work in a virtual, home-based environment. Other skills:- Knowledge of principles and methods for standard assessments.
- Must be able to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate customer satisfaction.
- Work independently and project a professional image appropriate to the work environment.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications.
- Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to concerns.
- Experience with management systems, 2nd and 3rd party certifications, ISO-9001 processes and/or previous certification auditing/assessment skills highly desired.
- Excellent communication and follow-through skills.
- Ability to travel extensively.
Your profile
- RAB approved or Exemplar Global certified 40-hour ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course, or 36-hour course with exam.
- 4-Year College Degree and 5+ years of Auditing Experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic.
The employer is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.
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