Are you ready for your IATF 16949 Audit?
What This Webinar Covers:
This webinar breaks down the eligibility, planning, and nonconformance requirements of IATF 16949 certification, giving automotive suppliers a clear picture of what PJR expects before, during, and after their audit.
What You’ll Learn:
- Which products and organizations actually qualify for IATF 16949 certification under Section 1 of the Rules – including how production parts, aftermarket parts, and service parts are each treated
- The three types of certifiable locations (manufacturing sites, standalone remote support locations, and extended manufacturing sites) and the specific rules that govern each
- What documentation and planning information must be submitted before your audit, and the strict timing windows for planning, surveillance, and recertification audits
- How major and minor nonconformances differ in response deadlines and consequences, including the mandatory special audit and the “open but 100% resolved” provision
- How to navigate CARA (the Common Audit Report Application), the mandatory system for submitting nonconformance responses, including the JSON file workflow through PJR’s Quality Vision portal
Key Takeaways:
- IATF 16949 eligibility is narrower than many organizations expect — only specific automotive manufacturing, aftermarket, and service part activities qualify
- Missing a planning, surveillance, or recertification deadline can put your certificate at risk of suspension or revocation
- A major nonconformance triggers automatic certificate suspension and a one-time special audit, so getting the CARA response right the first time matters
Presented By:
Joseph Krolikowski
PJR QMS & ABMS Program Manager