Standards knowledge framework · Automotive, engineering & parts
IATF 16949
Quality-management system for automotive supply chains.
Applicability
For automotive, engineering and component manufacturing, focused on quality, defect prevention and product traceability.
Core focus areas
- Process, change and quality-record management
- Risk analysis and nonconforming-product control
- Measurement, calibration and lot traceability
Common audit watchpoints
- Process changes lack approval or impact assessment
- Measuring equipment is past calibration due date
- Lot traceability cannot be linked to inspection records
Practical checklist
Review baseline evidence and site conditions before working through customer or assessor requirements.
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