IATF 16949 auditors pull a random part and ask you to trace it. They walk your production floor and compare actual practice to your control plans. Core tools and Customer-Specific Requirements are the most scrutinised areas.
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Prerequisites0/0
ISO 9001:2015 certification current — valid certificate from NABCB-accredited CBIATF 16949 cannot exist without ISO 9001.
CRITICAL
IATF-sanctioned CB confirmed at iatfglobaloversight.orgNot all ISO 9001 CBs are IATF-sanctioned.
CRITICAL
Customer-Specific Requirements reviewed for every customerCSR matrix documented and kept current.
CRITICAL
CSR compliance verified — changes to CSRs actioned
MAJOR
Core Tools0/0
APQP process followed for new product launchesDocumented APQP plan with phase reviews.
CRITICAL
PPAP completed for all customer parts at the correct PPAP levelCustomer sign-off on file.
CRITICAL
PFMEA completed per AIAG-VDA 2019 methodology for all processes
CRITICAL
Control plans for all production processes — match actual practiceAuditors walk the floor and compare.
CRITICAL
MSA / Gauge R&R completed for key measurement systemsAnnual. Results within acceptable limits.
MAJOR
SPC charts maintained for special/critical characteristicsAt the workstation. Operators trained on reaction plan.
MAJOR
Production Traceability0/0
Every job traceable from customer PO to despatchPart number, drawing revision, material heat number.
CRITICAL
First-off inspection conducted and recorded at start of every production run
CRITICAL
In-process inspection records maintained per control plan
CRITICAL
Non-conforming material segregated and tagged with disposition record
MAJOR
Scrap recorded by stage with reason code
STANDARD
Competence0/0
Skill matrix for all production and quality roles — current level vs requiredPost-training assessment required — not just attendance.
CRITICAL
On-the-job training (OJT) records for all operatorsIATF 16949 cl. 7.2.2 — documented OJT process.
CRITICAL
Operators cannot run independently until OJT assessment complete
CRITICAL
Internal Audit0/0
Annual product audits — finished product audited against specificationIATF requires product audits in addition to system audits.
CRITICAL
Annual process audits — each production process audited
CRITICAL
System audit covering all IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 clauses
CRITICAL
CAPA from audits closed with verified effectiveness
MAJOR
How to use this checklist: Tick each item you currently have in place. Items marked CRITICAL are highest-priority audit findings. Items marked MAJOR will result in a major nonconformance if absent. Use the Print button to save a PDF for your records or to share with your quality team.
This checklist is a readiness guide — not a substitute for a formal gap assessment. Engage a NABCB-accredited CB for a pre-assessment before your formal certification audit. Read the full IATF 16949 guide ↗