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: 

• Lead and manage end-to-end accreditation activities ISO/ IEC 17065.                                        
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes, IAF/EA/MD updates, and ensure timely incorporation into organizational systems.                                        
• Ensure strict compliance with accreditation requirements of ISO/IEC 17065 and relevant IAF/IAF MLA/IAF MD documents.                                        
• Supervise accreditation cycles including application review, contract, audit/assessment planning, certification decision, and surveillance/renewal activities (with NABCB).                                        
• Liaise with accreditation bodies for assessments, surveillance visits, scope expansions, corrective actions, and closure of findings.                                        
• Monitor risks to impartiality and maintain governance through impartiality committee engagement.                     
• To support scheme manager for impartial, consistent, and effective implementation of certification processes for all schemes under ISO/ IEC 17065                                        
• Oversee performance of scheme/ certification operations to meet KPIs related to timeliness, accuracy, client satisfaction, and compliance.                                        
• Drive internal audits, management reviews, and continual improvement initiatives.                                      
• Ensure effective document and record control in compliance with ISO/IEC 17065 requirements.  

Your Qualifications:   

• Min. 5 to 7 years work experience in certification body or related industry. [Total experience 10 to 15 years]
• Experience in certification body processes, accreditation processes and compliance management.              
• Audit and quality assurance skills.                                        
• Good understanding and interpretation of ISO standards [accreditation and certifications]                       
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.                                        
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.                                        
• Proficiency in relevant industry standards and regulations.                                        
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR equivalent [Minimum Qualification]                                        
• ISO 9001                                        
• ISO/ IEC 17065                                                                          

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.