Lead Auditor (ISO&API)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous QMS Lead Auditor specializing in ISO 9001, API Spec Q1, and API standardsframeworks. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, leading, and executing internal, supplier, and certification-readiness audits. You will serve as the primary subject matter expert ensuring our engineering, manufacturing, and operational processes meet both international quality benchmarks and stringent energy-sector regulations. Key Responsibilities

• Lead Dual-Framework Audits: Plan, schedule, and execute comprehensive audits mapped to both ISO 9001 guidelines and API Spec Q1/Q2 requirements.
• Manage the Audit Lifecycle: Oversee the entire auditing process, from conducting formal opening meetings with executive leadership to drafting final technical audit reports.
• Assess Risk Management: Evaluate specialized API risk elements, including Design and Development controls, Contingency Planning, Management of Change (MOC), and Service Execution protocols.
• Evaluate Product/Service Compliance: Audit critical manufacturing processes (e.g., Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients or Oilfield Equipment) or service deployment methodologies to ensure absolute conformity.
• Determine Conformance: Exercise final professional judgment to classify non-conformities (NCRs) and Opportunities for Improvement
• Drive Corrective Actions: Review Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective/preventive action plans.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Certifications: Must hold a current CQI | IRCA Lead Auditor Certification (for ISO 9001) AND a recognized API Lead Auditor Certificate (Q1 or Q2) exceeding 24 hours of formal training.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of auditing experience within heavy manufacturing, oil & gas, or petrochemical environments.
• Technical Mastery: In-depth understanding of the transition to the latest editions of API Spec Q1/Q2 standards and ISO 19011 auditing principles.

Essential Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret highly technical design files, traceability records, and material data sheets.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication to confidently handle conflict resolution and present risk exposures to senior stakeholders.

Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person