Automotive Quality Management System
IATF 16949:2016 is the global quality management standard for the automotive industry, developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and aligned with the ISO 9001 framework.
IATF 16949 defines the quality management system requirements for design, development, production, and assembly of automotive-related products, emphasising defect prevention and waste reduction.
Discuss scope, objectives and current state.
Assess current practices against the standard’s requirements.
Build the policies, procedures and records the standard calls for.
Roll out the system and test it with an internal audit.
Leadership reviews performance and readiness for certification.
An accredited certification body audits conformance.
The certification body issues the accredited certificate.
Annual audits maintain certification status.
We don’t publish a fixed price, because cost depends on organisation size, number of locations, scope, process complexity, audit duration, consulting requirements and certification body fees. Request a scoped estimate and we’ll walk you through each factor.
Timelines depend on organisational readiness, scope and the complexity of your processes. A well-prepared, single-site organisation typically moves faster than a multi-site or highly regulated one — we’ll give you a realistic timeline after the initial gap analysis.
IATF 16949 cannot be implemented as a standalone standard; it must be implemented in conjunction with ISO 9001. It adds detailed, rigid automotive-specific requirements on top of the standard ISO 9001 framework.
The global quality management system standard for the automotive industry, built on ISO 9001.
The core tools include APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
The International Automotive Task Force, a group of automotive manufacturers (OEMs) and national trade associations.
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