Re: Internal audit calibration
Can somebody help me how to audit internally calibration for TS 16949?
Hello Maria,
Welcome to the Cove!
I assume that you refer to an internal audit on the calibration process, is that correct? Let's begin with some of the overall "generic" stuff.
Refer to ISO/TS 16949:2002, clause 7.6 and 7.6.2.
Begin by listing all the requirements that apply to the calibration process (ISO/TS, Internal, Customer-specific, other..). (
INPUT). This answers the question:
"What is the calibration process expected to deliver to the customer?"
Next, evaluate the actual outcome of the calibration process. (
OUTPUT) This answers the question:
"Did the calibration process deliver the expected outcomes?"
When input requirements meet the output requirements, you can say that the process is
effective. This is part of what is known as the "process approach" to auditing.
If there is a difference between what was expected and what actually happened, then the calibration process needs to be further investigated in terms of the contributing elements in the process such as:
- People
- Materials
- Information
- Environment
- Equipment
- Other
You can use a diagram such as a turtle diagram (see examples in the forum) to break down the calibration process in its contributing elements. From there you could develop a list of audit points that you would like to verify.
I'm sure you'll hear from my Fellow Covers.
Hope this helps a little.
Stijloor.