Product Certification Auditor

About the Role

Join a global leader in certification with over 125 years of history in setting standards and helping organizations improve safety, quality, and trust. As a Product Certification Auditor, you will play a vital role in evaluating product compliance with BSI's certification schemes and Kitemark standards within diverse manufacturing environments. This position is field-based covering Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the United Kingdom, requiring frequent travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct product certification audits primarily in Structural Steel (EN 1090), Concrete, Aggregates and Construction Product Regulation schemes.
• Prepare detailed assessment reports and effectively communicate findings and corrective directions to clients.
• Recommend issuance, re-issuance, or withdrawal of certifications following BSI policies and timelines.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for assigned client accounts, ensuring excellent service and fostering business growth.
• Lead audit teams when necessary, ensuring thorough briefing and maintaining quality service and teamwork.
• Collaborate closely with support functions to ensure accurate and prompt updates of client records and information.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, including new and less experienced assessors, especially regarding client-specific business and technologies.
• Manage workload efficiently to maximize billable audit activities.
• Complete an extensive onboarding and training program to achieve Lead Assessor status, demonstrating knowledge through standardized assessments.
• Manage the entire audit process from scheduling client visits, planning assessments, travel arrangements, conducting audits to reporting and managing results.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in product manufacturing with a focus on quality management or product certification.
• Educational background preferably in engineering or related manufacturing disciplines.
• Previous experience in product auditing or assessments against recognized standards.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 quality management system auditing practices; Lead Auditor 9001 qualification is highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK.

What BSI Offers

• Competitive salary package plus company car and bonus, reflecting your experience.
• Flexible working hours within an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Additional benefits including pension scheme and private healthcare.

About BSI

BSI is a globally recognized organization delivering standards and business improvement services for over a century. Partnering with over 77,500 clients in 195 countries, our expertise spans numerous industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, food, retail, and healthcare. We are committed to driving positive change, upholding core values of client-focus, agility, and collaboration to address key societal challenges from climate change to digital trust.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BSI is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment where all applicants are encouraged to apply.