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DQS Iatf Faq 3 13 2017
DQS Iatf Faq 3 13 2017
It appears that clause 7.2.3 requirements a) through e) That is correct. 7.2.3 indicates a-e shall be minimum competencies with the
7.2.3 applies to all types of auditors (QMS, Manufacturing additional requirements for a Product Auditor and manufacturing process
Process and Product) is this the case? auditors.
The quality manual shall include, at a minimum, the following: the scope of
the quality management system, including detail of and justification for any
exclusions; documented processes established for the quality management
Can you elaborate about the new requirements for the system, or reference to them; the organization’s processes and their
7.5.1.1
Quality Manual, requirements? sequence and interaction (inputs and outputs), including type and extent of
control of any outsourced processes; a document (i.e., matrix) indicating
where within the organization’s quality management system their customer-
specific requirements are addressed.
For customer directed Suppliers, we are responsible for All the requirements of Section 8.4.1 with the exception of Supplier
8.4.1.3
all IATF requirements for these Suppliers??? selection ( 8.4.1.2 ) are the responsibility of the Organization.
8.7.1.4 says if required by the customer obtain approval He key phrase is " if required by the customer, the organization shall obtain
8.7.1.4 and 8.7.1.1 requires mandatory customer approval for approval from the customer prior to commencing rework of the product. "
rework. Why this conflict? Contact your Customer to determine their requirements.
The Requirement applies to the Internal Audit process, not the External. The
Organization should audit all processes over the three year cycle according
to an annual plan. The intent is to free up more time and resources for
The 3-year window - is it for internal audit or external
9.2.2.2 "Special Audits" as a result of Customer Complaints and Warranty concerns.
audit?
The Auditor will look for a clear link between Customer Complaints, not
meeting Internal KPI's or Warranty Concerns for a Special Audit followed by
some type of Management Review.
First Party Audits are when the Organization performs the audit.. 2nd Party
Can First Party Audit be subcontracted as some Third
8.4.2.3 Audits are performed by an Service on behalf of the Organization. Please
Party Registrars are providing?
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Yes. There is a Gap Analysis Tool available at dqsus.com. Please use the
following link: https://dqsus.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ISO9001-
IATF16949 Is there a recommended gap analysis tool? 2015-IATF16949-checklist.xlsx. Please subscribe to DQSUS.com for any
updates and availability of Audit Services. There is also a version available
on the AIAG Website. http://go.aiag.org/iatf-16949-gap-analysis-tool
From ISO9000:2015: Understanding the context of the organization is a
process. This process determines factors which influence the organization’s
Please advise if there is a simple interpretation for the purpose, objectives and sustainability. It considers internal factors such as
4.1
context of the organization? values, culture, knowledge and performance of the organization. It also
considers external factors such as legal, technological, competitive, market,
cultural, social and economic environments. ISO9002 aslo has examples.