IATF 16949 offers a robust framework for driving excellence in the automotive industry, with certification delivering a range of valuable benefits, including:
Get in touch for a free quote from one of our experienced team to get your IATF 16949 certification journey started. Our quotes will reflect your organization's specific requirements.
Help You Prepare
Our team will get in touch to outline the process and explain the plan for your initial assessment. We can also direct you to resources that you might find useful on your journey to becoming certified.
Identify Gaps
Referred to as a “Stage One Audit”, our auditor will conduct an initial review of your management system to determine if the core requirements of the standard are being met and readiness to proceed to the Stage 2 audit.
In-Depth Review
When you are ready, an auditor will conduct a “Stage Two Audit” to establish if your organization meets the standard’s requirements. The Stage Two Audit usually takes place between 30-45 days after the Stage One Audit. The Stage 2 will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of your QMS against the IATF 16949 standard, and our auditor will make a recommendation as to whether certification can be issued based on the audit outcomes.
Certification Issued
Following a review by our Compliance Team, a decision will be made as to whether your certification can be issued.
For more details about the certification process please see our Certification Process PDF, and IATF Audits Explained Article.
Get in touch for a free quote from one of our experienced team to get your IATF 16949 accreditation journey started. Our quotes will reflect your organization's specific requirements.
Help You Prepare
Our team will get in touch to outline the process and explain the plan for your initial assessment. We can also direct you to resources that you might find useful on your journey to becoming certified.
Identify Gaps
Referred to as a “Stage One Audit”, our auditor will conduct an initial review of your management system to determine if the core requirements of the standard are being met and readiness to proceed to the Stage 2 audit.
In-Depth Review
When you are ready, an auditor will conduct a “Stage Two Audit” to establish if your organization meets the standard’s requirements. The Stage Two Audit usually takes place between 30-45 days after the Stage One Audit. The Stage 2 will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of your QMS against the IATF 16949 standard, and our auditor will make a recommendation as to whether certification can be issued based on the audit outcomes.
Certification Issued
Following a review by our Compliance Team, a decision will be made as to whether your certification can be issued.
For more details about the certification process please see our Certification Process PDF, and IATF Audits Explained Article.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) is an “ad hoc” group of automotive manufacturers and their respective trade associations, formed to provide improved quality products to automotive customers worldwide.
Specifically, the purposes for which the IATF was established are:
Organisations may choose to become certified to IATF 16949 to demonstrate quality, consistency, and compliance with global automotive requirements. It is technically optional, but in practical terms, it’s often a mandatory expectation for suppliers in the automotive industry because IATF 16949 certification is often a contractual requirement in the automotive supply chain, with many manufacturers and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) requiring it for suppliers to secure or maintain business.
The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) is dedicated to ensuring automotive consumers can trust IATF 16949 certification. They are committed to a certification process that results in the parts produced by an IATF 16949-certified facility meet established quality standards.
The IAOB was established to:
