Overview
IATF 16949, or International Automotive Task Force 16949, is one of the most widely used automotive QMS (Quality Management System) standards in the industry.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals in the automotive industry who wish to create and manage a QMS in adherence to IATF 16949 standards.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the IATF 16949 requirements.
- Create a Quality Management System that helps ensure customer satisfaction in the end product or service.
- Achieve the best practice in the design, development, manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automotive products.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- This course is designed to provide practical knowledge that can be applied to solving real-world problems and not as a preparatory course for certification.
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Requirements
- An understanding of quality assurance concepts.
- Automotive industry experience.
Audience
- Engineers
- Managers
- Technical leads
- Quality assurance engineers
- Technicians
- Manufacturing professionals
- Auditors
Course Outline
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