A comprehensive QMS and manufacturing process audit programme
Independent delivery of the annual audit programme against ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 requirements — from documented information review to 14 reports supporting the organisation’s readiness for the third-party audit.
Project scope
The project covered first-party audits of all QMS processes and manufacturing processes included in BorgWarner’s audit programme. The assessment was conducted against ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements, taking into account Customer-Specific Requirements and the actual interfaces between processes.
The organisational scope included Global Supply Chain Management, HR, Management together with IT and Finance, Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance, Logistics, Operations, Product Engineering, Quality Assurance and Launch Management. In addition, five VDA 6.3 manufacturing process audits covering elements P2 to P7 were completed.
Major milestones
Review of documented information before the audits and alignment of the assessment with the actual operation of each process
Planning resources and process owner availability, including complex “mega-processes” defined in the organisation’s process maps
Execution of Quality Management System process audits across all areas included in the annual audit programme
Execution of VDA 6.3 audits covering P5–P7, including one audit performed as part of the Volkswagen self-assessment
Execution of VDA 6.3 audits covering P2–P4, including product and process planning and development
Preparation of an individual report for every audited process, including Customer-Specific Requirements compliance and opportunities for improvement
Value for the customer
Management reporting
- 14 individual audit reports issued
- Clear distinction between conformity, nonconformity and opportunities for improvement
- Customer-Specific Requirements compliance reported for every process
QMS readiness
- Completion of the annual internal audit programme requirements
- A complete evidence package confirming the assessment of all defined processes
- An independent perspective supporting preparation for the third-party IATF 16949 audit
Competence and resources
- An independent auditor with competencies matched to each audited area
- Reduced pressure on internal resources without limiting the scope or quality of the audit programme
- Identification of risks and improvement opportunities visible from an external perspective
A complete view of readiness before the third-party audit
BorgWarner received a consistent and independent view of its QMS and manufacturing processes, supported by 14 reports and VDA 6.3 process assessments. The project enabled the organisation to complete its annual audit programme, document fulfilment of requirements and focus improvement activities on the areas with the greatest significance before the IATF 16949 audit.
Reference
Read BorgWarner’s reference letter concerning the audit programme delivered by QualityWise®.
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