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IATF 16949:2016

Automotive Quality Management System Training

Build practical understanding of IATF 16949:2016 automotive quality management system requirements, including process-based auditing, defect prevention, customer-specific requirements, continual improvement, and automotive supply chain quality expectations.

4 Days

Lead Auditor Training

Designed for learners preparing to plan, lead, conduct, report, and follow up on IATF 16949 automotive quality management system audits.

3 Days

Internal Auditor Training

Designed for learners responsible for internal audits, process audits, supplier audits, customer-specific requirement checks, and audit readiness.

Who This Training Is For

  • Automotive quality assurance and quality control professionals
  • Internal auditors, supplier auditors, and audit team members
  • Manufacturing, engineering, production, and process owners
  • Managers responsible for automotive QMS compliance and performance
  • Organizations preparing for IATF 16949 certification, surveillance, or customer audits

What Learners Will Cover

IATF 16949 Requirements

Automotive QMS structure, ISO 9001 foundation, customer-specific requirements, defect prevention, and performance expectations.

Automotive Core Tools

Connections to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, control plans, special characteristics, and process control expectations.

Audit Execution

Audit planning, process-based auditing, evidence collection, interviewing, sampling, audit trails, and nonconformity identification.

Corrective Action & Improvement

Audit reporting, root cause response, corrective action follow-up, effectiveness verification, and continual improvement.

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the structure and intent of IATF 16949:2016
  • Recognize automotive-specific quality system and customer requirements
  • Apply process-based auditing practices to automotive QMS scenarios
  • Identify audit evidence and communicate findings clearly
  • Support automotive audit readiness, supplier quality, and continual improvement

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