Introduction to IATF 16949 Training Course

Introduction

• The need for a Quality Management System in the automotive industry.

Anatomy of a Quality Management System

• Policies, processes, documented procedures, and records.

Overview of International Automotive Task Force (IATF)

• ISO/TS 16949:2009
• IATF 16949:2016
• ISO 9001:2015 

Case Study

• Implementation of ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management Systems through good times and bad.

IATF 16949 Structure

• Introductory Sections
• Requirements for a Quality Management System

Determining the Context of the Organization

• Stakeholders needs and expectations
• Determining the requirements and scope of a QMS

Leadership and Commitment

• Defining policies on quality, roles and responsibilities, ownership, etc.

Planning

• Defining the requirements for risk analysis, preventive actions, contingency plans, quality objectives, etc.

Resources and Support

• Defining requirements for infrastructure, communication, documentation, monitoring, etc. 

Transitioning to IATF 16949:2016

• QMS / IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, etc.
• Transition approach

Case Study

• IATF 16949 as a competitive advantage.

Core Tools

• APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA and Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs)

Developing a QMS based on IATF 16949

• Assessing the product quality requirements
• Enabling the measurement and monitoring equipment.

QMS Implementation and Documentation Tools 

• SWOT Analysis, Seven Quality Management Principles, Process Mapping, etc.

Evaluating Performance

• Monitoring the QMS itself.
• Assessing customer satisfaction, internal audits, monitoring equipment and processes, management review, etc.

Tailoring the QMS

• Continual improvement
• Anomalies and corrective actions

Auditing Your Processes

• Self auditing and auditing by a Certification Body
• QMS auditing tools - Systems Mapping, Process Concept Diagram (Turtle), etc.

IATF 16949 Certification

• Certification of a QMS's adherence to IATF 16949.
• Certification of an auditor's adherence to IATF 16949.
  • IATF 16949 Lead Auditor
  • IATF 16949 Internal Auditor
  • IATF 16949 Awareness and Implementation

Summary and Conclusion