No background/training at all with TS 16949 - How do I get started?

[Hopesmommy]

I'll try to make this as short as possible ...

The QA Admin Asst. in our dept just quit, & we are scrambling to make the transition from QS to TS. Now the document readiness, which will be audited in July, has fallen into my lap (of which there is little left as I am 6 mths pregnant & due in August). The problem: I have no background/training at all with TS. I have no idea where to start, or what needs to be done. My boss assures me this 1st stage is mostly clerical - changing the QS9000 to the TS 16949 wording/procedures. Any suggestions on where to start, or even some idea on what I have to get prepared for July, would be a big help.
Thx.

 

[The Taz!]

I'll try to make this as short as possible ...

The QA Admin Asst. in our dept just quit, & we are scrambling to make the transition from QS to TS. Now the document readiness, which will be audited in July, has fallen into my lap (of which there is little left as I am 6 mths pregnant & due in August). The problem: I have no background/training at all with TS. I have no idea where to start, or what needs to be done. My boss assures me this 1st stage is mostly clerical - changing the QS9000 to the TS 16949 wording/procedures. Any suggestions on where to start, or even some idea on what I have to get prepared for July, would be a big help.
Thx.

Good luck in the future. . .and welcome.

I'll address this in 2 ways, 1) there are ASQ training classes available, as well as some that may be offered in some local schools, 2) Your boss is possibly in violation of the standard by putting you in this unenviable situation. You do not have the understanding of the standard to be able to EFFECTIVELY do what you are being asked to do.

There is a section 6.2.2 of TS-16949 that YOU should review. Seeing you are a short-timer (In one aspect anyway), I'd rely on the people who have been forming and working with the QS system to this point. Use their brains and your hands. They should have been trained at this point and know what the differences are.

You will not (and I may be a little presumptious here) be able to digest the changes that have been made and make the necessary changes.

I have to ask WHO is championing the transition?? Who is responsible for the implementation? How big a company??

I di not envy your position. DON"T STRESS OVER IT!! you don't need it!

 

[Mustang]

Good Luck!

Start Reading. Especially stuff here, and the AIAG's TS16949 Implementation Guide. I would also strongly suggest getting your registrar in for a preassessment. Also, AIAG and Excel Partnership offer some good classes.

The major difference between QS & TS (in my opinion) is TS is Process oriented. Less verbage, more action. Look into process maps too.

Our Certification Audit is set for July too. Best of luck!

Good luck on your impending bundle of joy!

 

[Sam]

I'll try to make this as short as possible ...

The QA Admin Asst. in our dept just quit, & we are scrambling to make the transition from QS to TS. Now the document readiness, which will be audited in July, has fallen into my lap (of which there is little left as I am 6 mths pregnant & due in August). The problem: I have no background/training at all with TS. I have no idea where to start, or what needs to be done. My boss assures me this 1st stage is mostly clerical - changing the QS9000 to the TS 16949 wording/procedures. Any suggestions on where to start, or even some idea on what I have to get prepared for July, would be a big help.
Thx.

Believe it or not, you are in a much better position than most of us who were trained for QS.
I would listen to the boss, he's right it's only clerical. For your benefit in the document review I would obtain a copy of the matix for transitioning from QS to TS. It's available on the COVE. Secondly I would enroll in the "implementing TS" class at AIAG. Thirdly, stay in touch with "covers". they have a lot of good advice.
And most importantly trelax and take care of YOURSELF.

 

[ralphsulser]

I found this for TS 16949 to QS-9000 comparison found here on the Cove sometime ago. Hope this is what you are looking for, and helps.

See post 9 in this thread: SO/TS 16949:2002 Procedures

 

[Hopesmommy]

Hi all,
Thanks for the responses & help. I believe we will be getting help from a sister plant who has just completed their document review, and will be sending their lead auditor to have at our disposal. Hopefully it'll all get done properly. I don't mind responsibility, but I hate the thought of starting something that either I can't finish or that I won't finish well. My plan is just to pull up my socks (metaphorically, of course, as I can't reach them anymore), and just do what I can!

Thx again.

 

[Bob Ablondi]

Ts16949 Facliator

I'll try to make this as short as possible ...

The QA Admin Asst. in our dept just quit, & we are scrambling to make the transition from QS to TS. Now the document readiness, which will be audited in July, has fallen into my lap (of which there is little left as I am 6 mths pregnant & due in August). The problem: I have no background/training at all with TS. I have no idea where to start, or what needs to be done. My boss assures me this 1st stage is mostly clerical - changing the QS9000 to the TS 16949 wording/procedures. Any suggestions on where to start, or even some idea on what I have to get prepared for July, would be a big help.
Thx.

Contact me and I'll share my experiences and documents for obtaining ISO/TS16949 Registration.

 

[DDaenen1]

Alot of good tips inhere, but the first thing i would do, is read the ISO/TS16949:2002 requirements manual! Not once, not twice, but as much as needed to make you understand the thoughts behind it. After that, i would make a GAP analysis using the standard as your checklist and after having established this GAP analysis, use it for a targetted approach to close the gaps between your QS9000 registration and ISO/TS16949. You will notice, that in the end, you will be rewriting your procedures into a process form without even realising it. If you are QS9000 certified, TS16949 should not have too much secrets for you, the opposite, it gives you more freedom on some aspects. It's not rocket science, it's everything you already knew but in a new coat with a different print.