QMS Procedures
How to perform an internal audit in an automotive industry
Purpose of internal audit: Establish a Procedure for the Internal Audit of the Quality Management System and ensure that the Quality Management System confirms all types of internal audits. Type of Audit in the Automotive Industry: Quality System Audit: The organization’s Processes and related results comply with planned arrangements and ensure effective implementation. Process Audit: … Read more
Employee Training and development in automotive industry
Purpose: To ensure that the personnel performing work affecting product quality are competent based on appropriate education, training, skill & experience. Also to motivate employees to achieve quality objectives, continual improvement and create an environment to promote quality culture and innovation. Scope: This procedure relates to all personnel carrying out activities affecting the quality of … Read more
Difference between SOP (Standard operating procedure) and Control Plan
Standard operating procedures (SOP) and a Control Plan are critical for a manufacturing process. SOPs are detailed work instructions to help workers carry out routine jobs. A Control Plan is a documented description of the systems and processes required for controlling the manufacturing of a product. But there are some differences between SOP and Control … Read more
Procedure for production planning & control in a manufacturing industry
Purpose: To establish & maintain a documented procedure that ensures production works under controlled conditions, to meet customer requirements. Scope: Applies to all types of products manufactured in the company ( Press shop, weld shop, machine shop, paint shop, assembly shop etc) Responsibility: The Production Head & supervisors are responsible for the implementation of this … Read more
How to conduct FMEA in Automotive Industry supplying to OEM?
Purpose of FMEA: The purpose of FMEA is to establish & maintain a procedure for process failure. Scope of FMEA: This procedure applies to all processes (major & critical) that are being used to make various products. What is an FMEA process? An FMEA process can be described as a synchronized group of activities … Read more
Product safety procedure as per IATF 16949
Purpose : To establish a procedure for the management of product safety-related products and manufacturing processes. Ensure that product safety requirements are considered during development and regular production. Scope : Applicable for all products and manufacturing processes where safety requirements need to be considered. Responsibility : Head development is responsible for fulfilling all these activities … Read more
Safety Procedure in the workplace of an industy
Purpose: The purpose of the Safety procedure is to provide awareness about safety and to develop a state of readiness, which will allow for a prompt and orderly response to an emergency and compliance with statutory obligations. This safety plan is structured around four major objectives. Scope: The Procedure deals with the Fire safety and … Read more
How to manage 4M change in the automotive industry?
Purpose of 4M change: To record 4M Changes (Operator change, machine change, tool change, material & method change) management for expected change (New operator, operator on leave, machine/tool PM, New machine, new gauge & new instrument) and unexpected changes (Tool breakage, power failure, machine breakdown etc.) If any issue is generated later at the customer … Read more
Procedure for handling customer property in the manufacturing industry
Purpose: To establish a process for identification, verification, protection and safeguarding of customer property ( Products, Materials, Tools, Fixtures, Gauges, testing equipment & software etc). Scope: All customer’s or external provider’s property. Definition of Customer Property: The property is owned by the customer and provided to the supplier for use in meeting the contract requirement. … Read more