As an IATF Lead Auditor, you will conduct audits within the automotive sector, on behalf of DNV and will be responsible for documentation and reporting. You will liaise closely with clients at all levels of management, establish audit plans, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and timeframes. You will also work together with our program manager to further develop the business.

DNV is looking for an IATF 16949 Lead Auditor who can:

- Independently lead third-party automotive audits
- Maintain appropriate auditor credentials / qualifications and pursue advancement of those credentials and other related credentials as needed
- Represent DNV professionally with top management at client sites
- Interact directly with all levels of client management in developing timely,



complete and accurate report of their current level of compliance or implementation of their management system and release reports to customers as per timelines.
- Deliver high-quality audit reports, documentation, and certification decisions
- Timely review of customer corrective actions/ closure and approvals for issue of certificates.
- Manage audit teams and larger certification projects
- Contribute beyond delivery by supporting business development with the Scheme manager
- Balance technical rigor + customer focus + time pressure

📌 IATF Lead auditor (Chennai)
🏢 DNV
📍 Chennai