To achieve IATF 16949 certification, we will implement a structured QMS, integrate automation for efficiency, and establish supplier audits and risk management systems.
Step 1: QMS Documentation & Gap Analysis
✅ Conduct a Gap Analysis
- Identify gaps between current quality processes and IATF 16949 requirements.
- Prioritize corrective actions for compliance.
✅ Develop QMS Documentation
- Quality Manual & Policy (aligned with customer-specific requirements).
- Process Flow Diagrams & Work Instructions.
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Reports.
- Supplier Quality Management Procedures.
✅ Use Digital Document Control Tools
- Implement Cataligent for:
- Document version control & approvals.
- Automated workflows & audit trails.
Step 2: Process Risk Management & Automation
✅ Implement Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Conduct Design FMEA (DFMEA) & Process FMEA (PFMEA).
- Identify high-risk failure modes & preventive controls.
✅ Deploy Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Automated Data Collection
- Monitor real-time production data for defect prevention.
- Use AI-driven analytics for quality trend detection.
✅ Develop & Maintain Control Plans
- Define inspection, testing, and defect prevention measures.
- Automate control plan updates based on audit & process changes.
Step 3: Supplier Quality & Product Compliance
✅ Strengthen Supplier Quality Audits
- Use risk-based supplier selection & performance tracking.
- Automate audit tracking & supplier scorecards.
✅ Implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Standardize new product launch planning & validation.
- Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements (CSRs).
✅ Enforce Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Establish PPAP submission tracking using automation.
- Ensure supplier compliance before production approval.
Step 4: Internal Audits & Certification Readiness
✅ Establish a Risk-Based Internal Audit Program
- Schedule internal audits for key processes.
- Automate audit non-conformity tracking & CAPA workflows.
✅ Conduct Management Review & Pre-Certification Audit
- Evaluate KPIs, customer complaints, defect trends, and audit findings.
- Address gaps before the third-party certification audit.
✅ Select IATF 16949 Certification Body
- Engage an accredited registrar for the final certification process.