Lead Auditor - Manufacturing Background (Subcontractor)

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Galway, Ireland

Reporting To: Regional Operations Manager

Description Please note – this is a subcontractor Talent Pool. We will only be in touch if a suitable role is available in your area. At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential. Through our robust portfolio of progressive solutions, comprehensive range of certifications and industry-leading insights, we lead by example to amplify excellence within the organisations that we support.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Lead Auditor to join our team on a subcontract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, electrical goods, manufacturing, calibration, or mobile phone industries, along with proven experience auditing ISO standards,

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report on audits for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 compliance, ensuring full adherence to the standards.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback on findings to clients, helping them understand areas of compliance and opportunities for improvement.
• Review and verify clients’ management systems, documenting compliance levels and preparing detailed audit reports.
• Maintain strong knowledge of current ISO standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with client teams and stakeholders to support them through the audit process.

What you’ll need to be successful

Requirements

• Must hold Lead Auditor certifications for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and/or 27001.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant auditing experience across these standards, preferably in a variety of industries.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements for quality, environmental, health and safety, and information security management systems.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Full Driving Licence. Travel to client locations as needed.
• Proven track record of independent or subcontracted audit roles.
• Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory requirements in the field of ISO management standards.