You will lead the introduction and implementation of the automotive quality standard IATF16949. Thereafter you will manage this automotive quality management system including ensuring internal procedures are being followed using a team of internal auditors and to host customer and certification body audits of the standard. You will need to define, document and maintain the processes and procedures required to comply with the standard. You will be required to promote awareness of the standard companywide working with operations, engineering and commercial to gather and report data as required.

You will manage a team of automotive SQE’s with a supplier audit plan and review the audit findings and continual improvement activity. This will include development of the team. You will plan internal audits to be completed by the audit team to the right frequency and manage the findings and corrective actions.

You will be required to have a minimum of a HNC/HND in an engineering related discipline with an auditor training certificate or qualification. You will need an in depth knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949. You will have experience of implementing and or managing IATF16949 quality management systems. An awareness of production processes and techniques in an engineering environment would be an advantage.