Job Description
Lead Auditor & Trainer- Sustainability

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks

  • Develop and deliver training programs across defined technical areas, including standards requirements and mandatory guidance documents.
  • Facilitate onboarding sessions, refresher trainings, workshops, and annual exchange meetings for auditors and planners.
  • Assess auditor competency, identify skills gaps, and support the creation of targeted development and upskilling plans.
  • Conduct 3rd‑party audits in accordance with applicable standards, accreditation requirements, and internal procedures.
  • Support accreditation activities (internal audits, witness audits, evidence preparation).
  • Analyze audit findings, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and ensure consistency in reporting.
  • Collaborate with operations, resource management, and technical teams to optimize planning, workflows, and audit quality.

Your Qualifications

  • Lead Auditor certification and minimum 3+ years of experience conducting 3rd‑party audits.
  • Strong knowledge of accreditation requirements and scheme-specific rules.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent auditor credentials.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 65%).
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Preferred:
    • Experience designing or delivering competency-based training.
    • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
    • Familiarity with sustainability-related standards and industry developments.

What We Offer

  • A collaborative global network of experts dedicated to safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation.
  • Professional development opportunities, including technical training and growth pathways.
  • A culture that values open communication, diverse perspectives, and employee well‑being.
  • Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that shape our global service delivery.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with regional standards.

Additional Information

  • This role may require standing, walking, climbing stairs, and other physical activities during onsite audits.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area:  Others
Country/Region:  United Kingdom, United States
Job Location:  New Brighton, San Diego, Auburn Hills, Bakersfield, Belle Chase, Billings, Boston, Boston / Peabody, Cincinnati, Clark, Corpus Christi, Erie, Excelsior, Grand Junction, Groves, La Porte, Lafayette, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Peabody, Plymouth, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Shorewood, St. Louis, Tampa, Atlanta, Brecksville, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Downey, Fareham, Fremont, Grass Valley, Holland, Houston, Mammoth Lakes, Peabody/ New Brighton, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Quincy, Rancho Bernardo, Wakefield, Wild River, Woodbridge, Billingham, Bristol, Cirencester, Cumbria, Gloucester, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Harwell, Hersham, Jackson, Kansas City, Liverpool, Manhattan, Miami, New Haven, New London, New Orleans, Newcastle, Newport, Norfolk, Orlando, Providence, Savannah, Slough, Warrington, Wichita, Alpharetta
Working Model​:  Field Work
Employment Type:  Full time / regular
Company:  TÜV SÜD America Inc.
Org Unit Code:  SLSA
Requisition ID:  4399
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