Lead Staff Auditor - Engineering

Lead Auditor: 

Come join our Audit & Compliance Team where we are committed to promoting a culture of ethics and integrity amongst our employees, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate.  Be a part of a multidisciplinary team, filled with collaborative, resourceful and determined professionals who play a vital role in our business activities.  

 As an Engineering Lead Auditor, you will play a critical role in assessing compliance, evaluating internal controls, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in engineering processes that shape our innovative automotive products. 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Develop and execute detailed audit plans in Product Development & Technology/Engineering areas to identify potential risks by assessing internal controls, compliance with regulations and policies, and evaluating operational efficiency. 
• Conduct detailed process reviews, including pre-implementation assessments, to identify improvement opportunities and implementation targets. 
• Demonstrate a strong appetite for analyzing complex processes and diving into granular details to uncover risks and improvement opportunities. Use advanced data analytics and AI to identify risks, uncover trends, and provide actionable insights that drive business improvements. 
• Demonstrate the ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, handling multiple projects while delivering on commitments with ownership and accountability. 
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with team members and management to gather information, communicate audit findings, and provide recommendations for business and process improvements using both informal and formal reporting channels. 
• Participate in risk assessment activities across the organization using analytics, process interviews, and internal/external research. 
• Coach and develop other audit team members. 
• Contribute to special projects including department initiatives, trainings, and investigations. 

Basic Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree  
• Able to make autonomous decisions, develop audit strategies, and problem solve  
• Strong communication skills, including negotiation and conflict management  
• Flexibility and willingness to support audits or special assignments in additional functional areas based on business needs  
• Travel may be required (up to 20%) to various domestic locations and supplier facilities   

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Quality or a related technical discipline 
• Prior work experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing OR Internal Audit experience in an Engineering area 
• Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CIA, CPA , or other relevant certifications 
• Passion for automotive engineering and emerging technologies