IATF 16949 – Automotive Quality Management System

IATF 16949:2016, in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015, defines the quality management system requirements for the design and development, production and, when relevant, installation and service of automotive-related products.

This technical specification IATF 16949, in conjunction with ISO 9001, specifies the quality system requirements for the design, development, production, installation and servicing of automotive related products.

This technical specification is applied along with the customer specific requirements. Automobile component manufacturers have to comply with this standard to be able to supply to the automotive OEMs and supply chain.

Based on ISO 9001, the IATF 16949 is being adopted by many major automobile companies in the supply chain. The certification is widely sought by automotive product manufacturers because automobile giants like BMW, Volkswagen, Fiat, Ford, GM, and Japanese auto majors recognize it.

Several factors make registration to IATF 16949 attractive. Major automotive companies in the world recognize this standard. Its success has led to a move towards the development of globally accepted quality management system. Adoption of this standard ensures reduction in errors and continuous development of quality standards in the organisation.