TS 16949 Internal Auditor Training Requirements

[Laurie Wright]

I previously worked for a Tier 1 Supplier to Ford, GM & Chrysler and knew the requirements for Internal Auditor Training. We sent our future auditors to an outside company for this training which also included the training on the core requirements.
I am now employeed with a company that is Tier 2, 3 and 4 to Ford, GM & Chrysler. Can someone tell me if the requirements are the same? Or can I (RABQSA Certified Internal Auditor) train our future auditors?

 

[Stijloor]

I previously worked for a Tier 1 Supplier to Ford, GM & Chrysler and knew the requirements for Internal Auditor Training. We sent our future auditors to an outside company for this training which also included the training on the core requirements.
I am now employeed with a company that is Tier 2, 3 and 4 to Ford, GM & Chrysler. Can someone tell me if the requirements are the same? Or can I (RABQSA Certified Internal Auditor) train our future auditors?

Auditors need to be competent. Yes, you can train your own internal auditors. Just make sure that you consider any customer-specific (audit and auditor training) requirements if applicable.

Stijloor.

 

[Jen Kirley]

Stijloor is correct.

See the links of similar threads at the bottom of this page. This subject has been covered a lot already, so you need not wait for your input.

 

[Raffy]

Hi Laurie,
In our end this is what our Internal Auditors are:
Auditors shall be selected as per each knowledge on the process/area/activity to be audited and conducted audits to ensure objectivity and impartiality of the audit process. Auditors shall not audit their own work.
Auditor shall have the following qualifications: Attended ISO/TS16949 Awareness Training / Seminar; Experience as an auditee. Two years experience in Quality Assurance Department. Attended Internal / External Auditing Course.Knowledge of Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA)
*Auditors should possess the following personal attributes: Honest, Willing to consider alternative ideas or points of view, Tactful in dealing with people, Actively aware of physical surroundings and activities; Instinctively aware of and able to understand situations; Adjusts readily to different situations; Persistent, focused on achieving objectives; Reaches timely conclusions based on logical reasoning and analysis; Acts and functions independently while interacting effectively with others.
* some of them comes from ISO19011.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Raffy

I previously worked for a Tier 1 Supplier to Ford, GM & Chrysler and knew the requirements for Internal Auditor Training. We sent our future auditors to an outside company for this training which also included the training on the core requirements.
I am now employeed with a company that is Tier 2, 3 and 4 to Ford, GM & Chrysler. Can someone tell me if the requirements are the same? Or can I (RABQSA Certified Internal Auditor) train our future auditors?