QIMA

Quality control, auditing, testing, and compliance

Auditor – QHSE / Social Compliance - Freelancer

Risk, Regulatory & Legal AdvisoryPosted on Nov 11

ContractLisbon, PortugalNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A higher education degree in Engineering, Law, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related major is required.
A Master's degree is required.
At least 3 years of experience conducting QHSE and social audits is required.
Good spoken and written command of Portuguese and English is required.

Responsibilities

Audit client suppliers’ manufacturing sites, sometimes without warning, assessing labor rights, health and safety, environmental security, and other areas according to the applicable international standard or client-specific procedure.
Identify violations, remain vigilant when dealing with factory management, and record findings in detailed reports for the client.
Conduct audits with integrity, recognizing that audit conduct can have lasting consequences for suppliers, factory staff, and clients.
Provide expertise in client meetings to create custom quality-control procedures based on client requirements.
Contribute ideas for improving the quality of Operations projects.

Desired Qualifications

Recent experience conducting SMETA, BSCI, SA8000, WRAP, or mixed audits within the past 12 months is a plus.

Job Description

You will be expected to:

Audit the manufacturing sites of our clients’ suppliers, sometimes without warning. Your areas of attention will include labor rights, health and safety, environmental security, and others, according to the applicable international standard or the client’s in-house procedure
Be alert to any violations, staying vigilant when dealing with factory management, and recording all your findings in detailed reports, to be delivered to the client
Approach your job with utmost integrity, as your conduct during an audit can have lasting consequences for the supplier, factory staff, and our clients

We may also request you to:

Provide your expertise in client meetings, to create custom quality control procedures based on their specific requirements
Contribute your ideas for improving the quality of our Operations projects

Qualifications

It could be you, if you have:

A higher education degree in Engineering, Law, Economics, Social Sciences or a related major.
A Master's degree.
3+ years of experience conducting QHSE and social audits.
SMETA/BSCI/SA8000/WRAP or mixed audits done in recent 12 months is a plus
Good command of Portuguese and English (spoken and written)

Additional Information

About the Company

QIMA

Quality control, auditing, testing, and compliance

QIMA provides quality control and compliance services to brands, retailers, and importers. It offers inspection, auditing, and testing to ensure product safety, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing facilities worldwide. The services translate into real-time supply chain intelligence that helps clients monitor and improve quality and ESG-related outcomes, with fees-based revenue supported by accreditation from regulatory bodies and international standards. Unlike firms that offer only one aspect of QA, QIMA combines multiple assurance activities with a trusted, accredited framework and simple, client-focused service to give end-to-end visibility and control over supplier performance. The company’s goal is to help clients produce trustworthy products while prioritizing client satisfaction, integrity, and simplicity in operations.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hong Kong
Founded: 2005

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