Standards / Sector schemes
IATF 16949 Automotive quality management
Automotive quality requirements on top of ISO 9001, including core tools.
Core documents AMS builds
- Customer-specific requirements matrix
- Control plans
- PFMEA
- PPAP records
Drafted from your actual processes and systems, then kept under version control with review dates.
The path to IATF 16949
Six steps from first conversation to IATF 16949. AMS and our consultants handle each one with you.
- 1Scope
Define which sites, teams, processes and systems IATF 16949 will cover.
- 2Gap assessment
Compare what you do today with every IATF 16949 requirement and list what is missing.
- 3Documents
Write the policies, procedures and records IATF 16949 expects, starting with the customer-specific requirements matrix.
- 4Implement and collect evidence
Put the processes into daily work and capture proof that they run, on a schedule.
- 5Internal review
Check readiness with an internal audit or self-assessment, and close the findings.
- 6Certification audit
An accredited certification body runs a stage 1 document review and a stage 2 audit, then issues the certificate. Surveillance audits follow every year.
IATF 16949 questions
Planning IATF 16949? Talk to our team
How long does IATF 16949 implementation take?
Most organizations need about 20–32 weeks, depending on size, number of sites and how much is already in place. A gap assessment gives a firm estimate.
What documents does IATF 16949 require?
Core documents usually include: customer-specific requirements matrix, control plans, pfmea, ppap records. AMS drafts them from your actual processes and keeps them under version control.
Can IATF 16949 be combined with other standards?
Yes. IATF 16949 is often run together with AS9100, CMMI, CMMC. AMS maps shared requirements, so one record can count toward several standards.
How does AMS help with IATF 16949?
AMS runs the full IATF 16949 program: scoping, gap assessment, documents, evidence capture, internal audits, corrective actions and the audit pack for your certification body.