Lead Assessor Automotive

Who are LRQA?

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.

LRQA currently operates across 50 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

Job Overview

Are you curious by nature and do you want to work in the dynamic context? Do you like challenging a great variety of customers all around the country? Do you want to be part of an international renowned organisation to develop yourself further? And do you want to contribute to a safer world by sharing your knowledge with organisations? As we increase our positions, LRQA is a good choice for you!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Lead Auditor you will - alone or in a team - verify management systems in automotive standard (IATF).

You will act as an expert and examine and assess the implementation of management systems at our clients all around the country (onsite and remotely). Your goal is to contribute to the improvement of the overall systems. The broadening and deepening of the collaboration with our relations is also a great aspect of your job.

At middle term, based on your expertise, you will contribute to the development of our services. A very challenging and diverse job where you get to meet a lot of different people and very interesting (technical or manager) challenges!

What do we ask from you?

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Mechanics, Electronics or Computer science
• Minimum of 4 years’ working experience with the Automotive Industry, mainly in mechanical or electrical products
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality management systems in industry
• IRCA or ICA qualification needed, completed by IATF qualification appreciated
• Experienced with IATF third party assessments (also included 2nd party assessment).
• Being familiar with monitoring and review of local law and regulations
• A good verbal and written knowledge of the French and English language (level C)
• Analytic insight and proactive attitude
• Able to manage international customers with a mixt of audits and team leadership
• Communicative and social skills

• Able to change each day your attitude (high reactivity)

The context

• You are located in Paris, north France or Lyon area.
• Travels in France
• 180 days chargeable per year
• Class B driver's license