Program Overview
This intensive program, led by a 25+ year industry veteran, equips automotive professionals with a deep, practical understanding of ISO 9001 implementation. Participants will explore the standard’s clauses in the automotive context, learn how to integrate it with sector-specific requirements like IATF 16949, and identify common failure points in documentation, supplier management, and shop-floor practices. Through a blend of conceptual clarity, situational analysis, real-life case studies, and interactive simulations, the course enables participants to not only meet compliance standards but also leverage ISO 9001 as a strategic tool for operational excellence and competitive advantage.
Features
- Apply ISO 9001 requirements effectively within automotive manufacturing workflows.
- Identify and mitigate common pitfalls in QMS implementation.
- Conduct impactful audits and root cause analyses to drive continual improvement.
- Align quality management metrics with overall business and operational goals.
Target audiences
- Quality Managers
- Plant Heads
- Project Managers
- Process Owners
- Supplier Quality Engineers & Compliance Officers
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 27 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Foundations of ISO 90015
- 1.1Evolution of ISO 9001 & relevance to the automotive sector
- 1.2Integration with IATF 16949 and other industry standards
- 1.3Core principles: Customer focus, leadership, process approach, continual improvement
- 1.4Key terminology : E.g. : APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA
- 1.5Linking ISO 9001 to quality culture and operational excellence
- Translating Requirements into Real-World Practice6
- 2.1Mapping ISO 9001 clauses to automotive manufacturing workflows
- 2.2Common documentation & process control challenges in Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers
- 2.3Managing QMS in fast-paced, multi-location automotive plants
- 2.4Ensuring supplier quality compliance and traceability
- 2.5Change management during standard implementation
- 2.6Recognizing “grey zones” between compliance and practical application
- Real-Life Cases & Failures6
- 3.1Case studies of successful ISO 9001 implementations in automotive OEMs
- 3.2Analysis of quality failures, recalls, and their root causes
- 3.3Supplier audits gone wrong – what could have been prevented
- 3.4Impact of leadership commitment and culture on QMS performance
- 3.5Balancing quality requirements with production pressures
- 3.6Key Terms: Risk-based thinking, Process ownership, Continual improvement loop
- Simulations & Problem-Solving Exercises5
- 4.1Role-play: Conducting a mock internal audit in a simulated automotive environment
- 4.2Root cause analysis using the 5 Whys & Fishbone Diagram
- 4.3QMS gap analysis exercise for a hypothetical automotive supplier
- 4.4Prioritizing corrective actions under tight deadlines
- 4.5Collaborative Exercise: Designing a Quality Improvement Plan for a failing process
- Sustaining Excellence & Avoiding Common Pitfalls5
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