Re: When is the best time to audit internal audit process?
At a minimum (keeping in mind we are registered to TS16949), the following are expected to be included where I am:
4.1f Are requirements in specifications met (sample 2 – 3 specification in the area)?
4.2.3d Are current issues of specifications available in the area?
4.2.4 Are there documented procedures for identifying, collecting, indexing, filing, storing, accessing, maintaining, and disposing of audit records?
4.2.4 Are records complete, legible, readily retrievable & protected from damage or loss?
5.3 Does everyone know the quality policy and how it relates to their job?
5.6.2 Are audit reports submitted to management for review?
8.2.2 Are audits conducted at planned intervals?
8.2.2 Do audits look at compliance AND effectiveness?
8.2.2 Are results of previous audits reviewed and taken into account during the audit?
8.2.2 Are auditors selected to ensure they are independent of the area being audited?
8.2.2 Is there a documented procedure for the audit program including responsibilities and requirements for planning, conducting, reporting results and maintaining records?
8.2.2 Does the management responsible for the audited area ensure that actions are taken without undue delay?
8.2.2 Do follow-up activities include the verification of the actions taken?
8.2.2.1 Is the quality management system audited to verify compliance with TS-16949?
8.2.2.2 Is each manufacturing process audited?
8.5.2-8.5.3 Do Corrective Action Procedures include:
a) Investigating and recording the cause of noconformities?
b) Determining corrective actions to eliminate the cause?
c) Ensuring that the corrective action is taken and is effective?
8.2.2.4 Do audits cover all quality management processes, activities and shifts, and are scheduled according to an annual plan?
8.2.2.4 When internal/external non-conformities or customer complaints occur, the audit frequency is appropriately increased.
8.2.2.4 Are specific checklists used for each audit.
8.2.2.5 Do all personnel have current training and/or certifications ?
7.5.1 (To be asked before closing the audit) Is there anything in your work area that makes it difficult/impossible to do your job (suitable work environment)
Can you please describe what an enough audit of the audit process looks like?
4.1f Are requirements in specifications met (sample 2 – 3 specification in the area)?
4.2.3d Are current issues of specifications available in the area?
4.2.4 Are there documented procedures for identifying, collecting, indexing, filing, storing, accessing, maintaining, and disposing of audit records?
4.2.4 Are records complete, legible, readily retrievable & protected from damage or loss?
5.3 Does everyone know the quality policy and how it relates to their job?
5.6.2 Are audit reports submitted to management for review?
8.2.2 Are audits conducted at planned intervals?
8.2.2 Do audits look at compliance AND effectiveness?
8.2.2 Are results of previous audits reviewed and taken into account during the audit?
8.2.2 Are auditors selected to ensure they are independent of the area being audited?
8.2.2 Is there a documented procedure for the audit program including responsibilities and requirements for planning, conducting, reporting results and maintaining records?
8.2.2 Does the management responsible for the audited area ensure that actions are taken without undue delay?
8.2.2 Do follow-up activities include the verification of the actions taken?
8.2.2.1 Is the quality management system audited to verify compliance with TS-16949?
8.2.2.2 Is each manufacturing process audited?
8.5.2-8.5.3 Do Corrective Action Procedures include:
a) Investigating and recording the cause of noconformities?
b) Determining corrective actions to eliminate the cause?
c) Ensuring that the corrective action is taken and is effective?
8.2.2.4 Do audits cover all quality management processes, activities and shifts, and are scheduled according to an annual plan?
8.2.2.4 When internal/external non-conformities or customer complaints occur, the audit frequency is appropriately increased.
8.2.2.4 Are specific checklists used for each audit.
8.2.2.5 Do all personnel have current training and/or certifications ?
7.5.1 (To be asked before closing the audit) Is there anything in your work area that makes it difficult/impossible to do your job (suitable work environment)