What is the structure of the TS 16949:2002 Manual?

[Raffy]

Hi Everyone,

What is the structure of the TS1649:2002 Manual? What was the first revision of TS1649? What does it take to be certified with TS? What are the procedures required on this standard? If I would be certified in ISO9001:2000, would it be more easier for me to cope with TS16949:2002?

Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Best regards,
Raffy

 

[ralphsulser]

TS16949:2002 is based on ISO 9001:2000, plus automotive additional requirements, and is structured the same. So, Yes, if you can understand ISO 9001:2000, then it would be easier to comply with TS16949:2002.
We are in the process of switching over form QS9000 to TS16949:2002. I am not an expert in TS16949, but we are learning a lot. Suggest you look at the Cove forums in ISO9001:2000 to get the base info you need for TS16949
Attached is a copy of a Quality Manual I found there to evaluate the structure.
Hope this helps you

 

[Raffy]

Hi ralphsulser,

Yes, I did have some understanding on ISO9001:2000 since we were been trained before. I am also working for our ISO9K2K Quality Manual, and this Cove Forum was a great help for all of us.

Concerns arrived with regards on TS when one of our customers require us to be QS9000, and as I ask from this forum, is that, it is no more beneficial to the company if we are going to be certified to the old standard (QS9000) which would be obsolete by Dec. 15, 2006. Instead be certified on TS16949:2002 which is more economical.

Thanks for the inputs.

Best regards,
Raffy

 

[Manoj Mathur]

In TS2 one additional mandatory procedure (Written Document) was added i.e. Training Procedure. Requirement of MSA is over and above Calibration. Job Setup and Setup varification is included.
If you have understanding of ISO 9000:2000 then with the Gap Analysis, one can understand better the TS2 requirements.

 

[Raffy]

Is there anymore mandatory procedure that I should write? I also write the Gap Analysis for ISO9001:2000 and based from that there's a minimal changes in our specs since some of them are indirectly pertaining to the requirements of ISO9001:2000.

Thanks for the input.
Best regards,
Raffy