Consulting
ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 Certification
Certification audits are not pass-fail moments - they are checkpoints in a continuous quality system. ISS guides organizations through ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certification journeys, from initial gap analysis to post-certification surveillance support. Our team has accompanied over 40 clients through certification cycles and knows where the bodies are buried.
What we do
Certification accompaniment
Gap analysis
Initial diagnosis against the standard and your sector's customer requirements.
Documentation system design
Quality manual, procedures, work instructions structured for audit clarity.
Process mapping
SIPOC, turtle diagrams, interaction matrix for the certification scope.
Internal audit program
Audit plan, auditor training, evidence collection methodology.
Management review preparation
Data structuring, KPI alignment, leadership rhythm setup.
Pre-audit and stage 1/2 audit preparation
Mock audits with finding closure before the certification body arrives.
Surveillance audit support
Year 2 and year 3 maintenance support to keep certification clean.
When this applies
Trigger situations
- New plant pursuing ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 for the first time
- Existing certification at risk after audit findings or non-conformities
- Customer-imposed certification requirement with tight deadline
- Multi-site certification rollout
- Recertification cycle preparation (every 3 years for ISO/IATF)
How we deliver
Methodology
Certification support is structured around your audit timeline. We work backwards from the certification body's planned visit and build a deployment plan with monthly milestones. Our consultants attend internal audits with your team, coach your QMS manager, and stay present through the certification audit closing meeting. The goal is not just to pass - it is to leave you with a system your team owns and runs.
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