Meeting the Rigorous Demands of the Automotive Supply Chain
BQCIS Automotive Audits evaluate Quality Management Systems against the stringent IATF 16949 requirements that govern the global automotive industry. Building on ISO 9001, this specification drives defect prevention, process standardization, and continual improvement throughout the supply chain.
Our assessments examine deployment of the core automotive quality tools—APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA—and ensure alignment with Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) mandated by OEMs. We confirm that processes meet expectations for design, production, logistics, and traceability.
Whether through gap analysis, pre-assessment, or supplier audits, BQCIS provides certified IATF auditors who help clients benchmark their systems, close compliance gaps, and maintain the performance standards essential to automotive market participation.
Key Automotive Audit Activities
Key Benefits of Automotive Audits
Enable Automotive Market Access
Demonstrates compliance with IATF 16949—often a mandatory qualification for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers seeking OEM approval.
Reduce Defects & Variation
Strengthens defect-prevention through FMEA and SPC, minimizing process variation and improving product consistency.
Improve Efficiency & Reduce Waste
Encourages lean manufacturing and continual improvement to cut waste, downtime, and rework across the value stream.
Enhance Supplier Management
Provides a structured approach for evaluating, developing, and improving supplier performance within multi-tier networks.
Success Story
Tier 2 Supplier Uses Pre-Assessment to Achieve IATF 16949 Certification
A Tier 2 supplier transitioning from ISO 9001 sought to qualify for IATF 16949 certification to secure new OEM business. The organization needed targeted guidance to address additional IATF requirements.
BQCIS performed a pre-assessment focusing on IATF-specific clauses, CSR integration, and deployment of core tools such as FMEA and SPC. Findings provided a clear roadmap for compliance improvements.
The supplier implemented corrective actions, strengthened contingency planning, and enhanced documentation. As a result, they achieved IATF 16949 certification and met their customer’s approval timeline on schedule.