IATF16949 {9.2} Internal audit - Explained

IATF16949 {9.2} Internal audit
9.2.1 AND 9.2.2

See ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
9.2.1 The organization shall conduct internal audits at planned intervals to provide Information on whether the
quality management system
a) conforms to
1) the organization’s own requirement for Its quality management system;
2) the requirements of this International Standard;
b) is effectively implemented and maintained.

9.2.2 The organization shall:
a) plan, establish, implement and maintain an audit programme(s) including the frequency, methods, responsibilities,
planning requirements and reporting, which shall take into consideration the importance of the processes concerned,
changes affecting the organization, and the results of previous audits;
b) define the audit criteria and scope for each audit;
c) select auditors and conduct audits to ensure objectivity and the impartiality of the audit process;
d) ensure that the results of the audits are reported to relevant management;
e) take appropriate correction and corrective actions without undue delay;
f) retain documented information as evidence of the implementation of the audit programme and the audit results.
NOTE See ISO 19011 for guidance.

9.2.2.1 Internal audit programme
The organization shall have a documented internal audit process. The process shall include the development and implementation of an internal audit programme that covers the entire quality
management system including quality management system audits, manufacturing process audits, and product audits.
The audit programme shall be prioritized based upon risk, internal and external performance trends, and criticality of
the process(es).
Where the organization is responsible for software development, the organization shall include software development capability assessments in their internal audit programme.
The frequency of audits shall be reviewed and, where appropriate, adjusted based on occurrence of process changes, internal and external nonconformities, and/or customer complaints. The effectiveness of the audit programme shall be reviewed as a part of management review.

9.2.2.2 Quality management system audit
The organization shall audit all quality management system processes over each three-year calendar period, according to an annual programme, using the process approach to verify compliance with this Automotive QMS Standard. Integrated with these audits, the organization shall sample customer-specific quality management system requirements for effective implementation.

EXPLAINATION- 

INTERNAL SYSTEM AUDIT

Prepare a list of trained internal auditors identifying Training details and department. 
 
Prepare an annual audit plan at the beginning of each financial year.

Conduct Internal Audit at frequency of once in Six months as planned in Annual Audit Plan. 

Plan the audit in such a way that all the shifts are audited at the scheduled frequency.

In case if Management Representative finds more NC than usual in internal / external audit, frequency of audit can be increased for the department based on Management Representative decision.

Update the annual audit plan.

Prepare a schedule for internal audit identifying the auditors, clauses, date, time and issue to all departments before min 10 days of audit through email / display board.

Fill the audit observation sheet Covering all the details observed (compliance and non-compliances) and all clauses audited. 

Ensure by reviewing the audit observation sheet whether auditors covered all Applicable clauses and Sign the audit observation sheet.

During audit, all NC points of  last audit shall also be verified.

Complete the Non-conformity reports identifying appropriate clause of IATF 16949:2016 standard and the objective evidence.

Send the NCR’s to the auditee and receive proposed disposition and corrective actions with target date from auditee within 7 days of audit.

Countermeasures shall be taken within 30 days of NC raising.

If more time is required for NC Closure, approval to be taken from Top Management.

Prepare a summary of the Internal Audit conducted identifying clause wise and department-wise breakup of NCR’s. 

Close the NCR’s based on satisfactory completion of actions proposed and verification of objective evidences on target date agreed by the auditee.

Discuss the closure of NCR’s in the Management Review Meetings.

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