Seeking audit assignment in China

[phxsun2001]

I have a small consulting firm in PHoenix and I am seeking auditing assignments in china. I talked to a few ISO lead auditors who worked for a few jobs in China. They felt that they had problems auditing because of language problems and they also had problems auditing lower level documentation and records, which were usually in Chinese. They also ran into problems trying to use the factory Engineers to translate during audit of the assemblers. I can read and write Chinese and I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. I have experience auditing suppliers in China. I could be hired as member of your audit team.

A little bit about my background. I have 20 years of auditing, QA and manufacturing experience. I am a registered ISO Lead Auditor (RABQSA), ASQ CQE, CRE, CQA. Certified IPC 610 solder trainer and lots of experience in electronics assembly, machining and injection molding. BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Software CMMI audit experience ........

My website is listed in my profile.

Thanks,

Tony

[Wes Bucey]

Originally Posted by phxsun2001

I have a small consulting firm in PHoenix and I am seeking auditing assignments in china. I talked to a few ISO lead auditors who worked for a few jobs in China. They felt that they had problems auditing because of language problems and they also had problems auditing lower level documentation and records which were usually in Chinese. I can read and write Chinese and I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. I have experience auditing suppliers in China. I could be hired as member of your audit team.

A little bit about my background. I have 20 years of auditing, QA and manufacturing experience. I am a registered ISO Lead Auditor (RABQSA), ASQ certified CQE, CRE, CQA. I am Certified IPC 610 solder trainer and lots of experience in electronics assembly, machining and injection molding. BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Software CMMI audit experience ........

Drop me a note and I'll send you a link to my website.

Thanks,

Tony

Let me make some suggestions for you, Tony (and for other Consultants who may offer services as Independent Contractors here in the Seeking Employment Forum).

Contact:
If you wish to refer potential employers to your web page, add your web page to your Profile if you haven't already done so by clicking on the CP link in the navigation bar at the top of the page and then on Edit Profile.

Make sure your web page correlates with what you say here in the Forum about your skills by adding a page* if necessary to reinforce the recall of any prospective employers who visit your website.

*For example - Tony's website says nothing about his facility with the Chinese language, yet! He should add that info to his page ASAP.

We try to avoid blatant advertising here in the Cove, which is the reason we discourage publishing webpage links within the Forum posts. There is also the problem of broken links if your webpage address should change (as they sometimes do), whereas we expect you will update your Profile as required.

Additional methods to secure employment:
The key to a successful advertising campaign (that's what seeking employment is - advertising your skills in the hope of a sale!) is CONSISTENCY of message. By presenting a consistent message in every venue you use, you constantly reinforce the image and the message you want to convey to your target audience (prospective employers.) Think about any major advertiser (Coke or McDonalds) - they pick a theme for a period of time and ALL their messages promote that theme, whether in print, billboards, radio, TV, or now, movie theaters. When they change a theme, they take down ALL the old images to avoid confusion in the minds of their target audiences. Why not learn from these experts?

Reread the thread Tips to get past the "gatekeeper" when job hunting and realize that you have an additional advantage in getting past gatekeepers in that they don't have a specific filter to block "consultants" similar to blocking candidates for regular employment. Focus on the companies who are the natural audience for your skills (in Tony's case, companies which currently have Chinese subsidiaries or suppliers PLUS companies who hesitate to add Chinese subsidiaries or suppliers because of the language barrier.) Target your message to the need for EXPERIENCED folks who can satisfy that need for the services you offer.

Remember, as a consultant, you are essentially a peer (and a friend) who can help someone out of a temporary bind. The fact the "temporary" bind may recur every quarter or every year is just gravy - repeat business is the heart of a successful consultancy. Do not position yourself as a "temporary slave" who does grunt work, but a skilled professional who adds value with his service. That's the difference between a consultant and a temporary worker.

Anyone have any ideas for Tony in how to identify potential targets for his campaign?

[sunwen]

Originally Posted by phxsun2001

I have a small consulting firm in PHoenix and I am seeking auditing assignments in china. I talked to a few ISO lead auditors who worked for a few jobs in China. They felt that they had problems auditing because of language problems and they also had problems auditing lower level documentation and records, which were usually in Chinese. They also ran into problems trying to use the factory Engineers to translate during audit of the assemblers. I can read and write Chinese and I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. I have experience auditing suppliers in China. I could be hired as member of your audit team.

A little bit about my background. I have 20 years of auditing, QA and manufacturing experience. I am a registered ISO Lead Auditor (RABQSA), ASQ CQE, CRE, CQA. Certified IPC 610 solder trainer and lots of experience in electronics assembly, machining and injection molding. BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Software CMMI audit experience ........

My website is listed in my profile.

Thanks,

Tony

Wow, You can speak in Mandarin and Cantonese?!!! I am a Chinese ,but I can't speak in Cantonese!!! : )

Mandarin is enough for you to work in China. and welcome to China!!!

Maybe you can contact with DNV. ?

[sunwen]

Originally Posted by phxsun2001

I have a small consulting firm in PHoenix and I am seeking auditing assignments in china. I talked to a few ISO lead auditors who worked for a few jobs in China. They felt that they had problems auditing because of language problems and they also had problems auditing lower level documentation and records, which were usually in Chinese. They also ran into problems trying to use the factory Engineers to translate during audit of the assemblers. I can read and write Chinese and I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. I have experience auditing suppliers in China. I could be hired as member of your audit team.

A little bit about my background. I have 20 years of auditing, QA and manufacturing experience. I am a registered ISO Lead Auditor (RABQSA), ASQ CQE, CRE, CQA. Certified IPC 610 solder trainer and lots of experience in electronics assembly, machining and injection molding. BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Software CMMI audit experience ........

My website is listed in my profile.

Thanks,

Tony

By the way, Do you understand my signature in Chinese? LOL, if yes, You are really strong in Chinese, if no, don't worry, Your Chinese still be good enough, because it is not modern Chinese!!

[towxg]

Originally Posted by phxsun2001

I have a small consulting firm in PHoenix and I am seeking auditing assignments in china. I talked to a few ISO lead auditors who worked for a few jobs in China. They felt that they had problems auditing because of language problems and they also had problems auditing lower level documentation and records, which were usually in Chinese. They also ran into problems trying to use the factory Engineers to translate during audit of the assemblers. I can read and write Chinese and I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. I have experience auditing suppliers in China. I could be hired as member of your audit team.

A little bit about my background. I have 20 years of auditing, QA and manufacturing experience. I am a registered ISO Lead Auditor (RABQSA), ASQ CQE, CRE, CQA. Certified IPC 610 solder trainer and lots of experience in electronics assembly, machining and injection molding. BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Software CMMI audit experience ........

My website is listed in my profile.

Thanks,

Tony

Why not consulting in China? I think it more challenging than auditing.

[phxsun2001]

Originally Posted by sunwen

Wow, You can speak in Mandarin and Cantonese?!!! I am a Chinese ,but I can't speak in Cantonese!!! : )

Mandarin is enough for you to work in China. and welcome to China!!!

Maybe you can contact with DNV. ?

I am working part time for DNV right now. If I work for DNV in China, the pay is a lot lower than in the US. I could worked as a Contract Auditor for the Hong Kong Government (HKQAA.com) and audit in China. They are hiring, but the pay is not that great. What I am looking for is assignments from US company auditing their supplier or contract shop in China. I can get RT ticket from LA for around $700. I have a condo in Hong Kong. My travel expense to the company is not that much, and they can gain a lot because I can speak and write Chinese. I just got AS9100 certified, by the way and it was difficult.