Are there specific competency or training requirements for an organizations internal auditors?
Personnel performing QMS audits or manufacturing process audits must have adequate training on – 1.the requirements of the TS 16949 standard; training on the automotive process to auditing; 2.audit practices and audit experience as defined by ISO 19011 and IATF guidance; 3.QMS processes and their interaction; 4.customer requirements and applicable regulatory requirements. Personnel performing product audits must have training on – 1.production and delivery processes; audit practices and techniques; 2.product specific customer requirements and applicable regulatory requirements. 3.Product specific auditors do not necessarily need training on the requirements of the TS 16949 Standard. Organizations applying for TS 16949 certification must use a process-based approach to internal auditing. Check out some of our articles on the process based approach. Some OEM’s have mandated that internal auditors meet specific competency requirements. Check out these criteria at www.iaob.org
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