IATF Lead Auditor (Remote)

Company: TUV Rheinland of North America
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Joining TÜV Rheinland means working for one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees globally. Our employees are our most important asset. That is why we invest in their development and offer competitive pay, multiple health insurance plan options, and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match. At the same time we live an international, team-oriented culture characterized by respect, collegiality and openness. This enables our employees to develop their potential, apply new knowledge and methods directly - and plan a long-term career with real opportunities for advancement. SUMMARY: TUV Rheinland N.A. a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for an IATF16949:2016 3rd party Lead Auditor to join our team. TUV Rheinland N.A. provides a full range of business process audit and support services, including management systems certification, custom supplier audits, and training. Our range of services helps to ensure customer management systems are optimized to facilitate successful growth. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform and document pre-audits, registration audits, re-audits and surveillance audits following relevant published standard(s), customer specific requirements and company procedures. May lead audit team and be responsible for successful accomplishment of assigned project. Review and forward audit reports, client responses to audit non conformities, and other technical documentation reports to Automotive Program Manager Inform client management through verbal and written communication of compliance issues, relevant standards and customer specific requirements. Evaluate system conformance related to product processes and specifications. Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with customers. Maintain and expand technical expertise in specific product fields. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities Full Pass/Green Status Certificate ( you will have to provide ADP Certificate Number ) Broad knowledge of domestic and international regulatory compliance laws and regulations, including specific product directives. Ability to read and interpret documentation for compliance with procedures, standards and regulations. Ability to communicate with client’s highly specialized engineers, scientists and regulatory employees. Must be highly organized and able to work independently. Technical expertise in the automotive industry Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Valid passport and driver’s license required Education : Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience. Experience: 2 years of experience in conducting global regulatory compliance audits to TS/IATF 16949. 4 years of experience in the automotive industry with at least 4 years’ experience in quality assurance or OEM customer specific requirements. Computer literacy required including Microsoft Office applications. Certifications IATF approved IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Certification TUV Rheinland North America EEO Statement As a global business, TUV Rheinland North America relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. TUV Rheinland North America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings. LI-remote LI-RS1

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