Automotive Industry Solutions
Transform your automotive business with certification and training services from SGS
With a strong foundation of expertise in auditing and certification, we have transformed our service into a Business Enhancement solution that focuses on adding value and facilitating continuous improvement for our clients. Using a datacentric approach, which includes additional digital analysis and operational applications, we are able to identify the specific needs of each of our clients. This allows us to develop and deliver customized solutions, including certification, training, second party audits, supply chain mapping and technical consulting.
IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management System Certification
We offer certification services to IATF 16949, one of the automotive industry’s most popular certification standards.
The International Automotive Task Force, which helps the global automotive industry to develop quality products, released the first edition of IATF 16949 in October 2016, setting the standard for an enhanced quality management system (QMS) in the automotive sector.
IATF 16949 focuses on QMS requirements for organizations involved with automotive production, services or accessories. The updated international standard provides comprehensive and applicable customer specific requirements and tools for the automotive industry. It is congruent with ISO 9001 in terms of framework, structure and requirements. IATF 16949 certification will help your organization to ensure:
- Product quality
- Waste reduction
- Defect prevention
Our Training Courses
SGS Academy Training Courses
Through SGS Academy, we deliver consistent, effective and high quality training for the automotive industry.
IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Course
Gain the knowledge and skills to become an IATF 16949:2016 lead auditor. To complete the course and satisfy the IATF standard clauses 7.2.3 and 7.2.4, 100% attendance for all three modules and successful completion of the tests in modules two and three is required.
Course details – Duration: 5 days/Accreditation: SGS
IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management Systems Core Tools Training Course
Build your knowledge of automotive quality core tools. This course is aligned with other SGS IATF 16949:2016 training offerings and is delivered by a competent tutor meeting the IATF 7.2.3 and 7.2.4 standard requirements.
Course details– Duration: 2 days
IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management Systems Introduction Training Course
Our training course provides an introduction to the IATF 16949:2016 standard and its requirements. Topics covered include an overview and history of IATF 16949:2016, the structure of the standard, an introduction to customer specific requirements and the automotive process approach.
Course details – Duration: 1 day (eLearning: 1 hour)
Advanced Product Quality Planning 2nd Edition Executive Seminar
APQP is a framework of linked procedures used for product development. This training provides participants with in-depth knowledge compatible with the AIAG APQP Reference Manual, 2nd Edition. It also details the practical applications of core quality support tools used for proper APQP implementation, including PPAP.
Course details – Duration: 3 hours
IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor Training Course
This course is designed for anyone with a working knowledge of quality systems within the automotive sector. It will provide a useful introduction for anyone involved in the development, implementation, auditing and/or management of an organization’s quality management system to IATF 16949:2016.
Course details – Duration: 1 day/Accreditation: SGS
AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook Training Course
This course provides in-depth knowledge to support those implementing the new AIAG/VDA FMEA Handbook. It covers planning and preparation, structure and analysis, function analysis, failure analysis, risk analysis, optimization and results documentation.
Course details: Duration: 1 day/Accreditation: SGS