The IATF 16949 certification is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems in the automotive industry. The certification defines the quality system requirements for the design, development, manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automotive-related products. Here are the requirements for IATF 16949 certification:
- Compliance with ISO 9001: To receive certification to IATF 16949, companies need to comply with the requirements of ISO 9001.
- Quality Management System: Companies must have a quality management system in place that adheres to well-known and widely accepted standards.
- Continuous Improvement: The standard emphasizes continuous improvement and defect prevention, which can help to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Process Approach: With its dedicated process approach, IATF certification provides great benefits as you integrate systematic processes and find ways to cut duplication and increase efficiencies.
- Customer-Specific Requirements: The certification goes beyond this basic standard in significant ways and includes customer-specific requirements for each automaker.
- Mandatory Industry Requirement: IATF 16949 certification is a mandatory industry requirement that aligns automotive quality management systems throughout the world.
- Audit: Companies must undergo an audit by an accredited third-party certification body to receive IATF 16949 certification.