Conquering the VDA Audit: A Supplier Quality Engineer’s Guide
The automotive industry is a global machine, and for suppliers in the United States, understanding the quality standards set by international organizations like VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie – German Association of the Automotive Industry) is crucial. Acing a VDA audit, particularly the widely used VDA 6.3 standard (Quality Management Process and Product Audit), demonstrates your[…]
Get to know VDA 6.3 process audits and avoid quality problems
Ever felt lost in the labyrinth of VDA 6.3 process audits? For suppliers, mastering VDA 6.3 audits is essential for building trust, securing contracts, and ultimately, achieving success. Parallelly speaking, supplier quality engineers must learn to master the art and science of implementing and evaluating VDA 6.3 Process Audits. To have an initial landscape for[...]
What are the differences between AIAG and VDA AIAG PFMEA?
In the manufacturing context, it's essential to distinguish between AIAG PFMEA and VDA AIAG PFMEA. We've compiled the main differences regarding structure and format, SOD ranking scale, risk assessment and action prioritization, and team involvement. Structure and Format: AIAG PFMEA: It is organized into ten columns, each capturing specific information about the process, failure modes,[...]
Become a Certified VDA Auditor and take your career to the next level
The automotive industry is one of the world's most demanding and competitive industries. To succeed, businesses need to meet the highest quality and safety standards. That's where VDA auditors come in. VDA auditors ensure that automotive suppliers and manufacturers meet the VDA quality standards. This involves conducting audits of processes, products, and systems to identify[...]
What must a supplier audit checklist for VDA and ISO 9001 contain?
A supplier audit checklist for VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) and ISO 9001 must contain several elements to ensure suppliers meet the required standards. Below are some key features that could be included in a supplier audit checklist for VDA and ISO 9001: Below are some key elements that could be included in a supplier audit[...]
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