Every ISO standard and IATF 16949 requires a programme of internal audits — but an audit only adds value if it's carried out with genuine independence, technical understanding and the confidence to write up an honest non-conformity. We provide internal audits, VDA 6.3 process audits and second-party supplier audits as a standalone service, or as part of building your own internal audit capability.
Outsourcing some or all of your internal audits is also a recognised way to satisfy the independence requirement in smaller organisations, where the same people who do the work would otherwise have to audit it.
You hold ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 or IATF 16949 and need an independent, technically credible internal audit programme.
Your customers require VDA 6.3 process audits, or you need to audit your own sub-tier suppliers.
A risk-based, multi-year internal audit schedule covering every clause and process, not just the easy ones.
Process audits carried out to the VDA 6.3 methodology, as increasingly required by automotive OEMs.
Second-party audits of your suppliers and contractors, with practical development support where gaps are found.
Clear, evidence-based reports and follow-up on corrective and preventive actions until they're genuinely closed.
Build your own audit capability with internal auditor training for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
Audit programmes designed to cover multiple standards in a single visit, as part of an Integrated Management System.
We agree which standards, sites and processes need covering, and build a risk-based audit schedule.
Each audit is planned against the relevant clauses, CSRs or VDA 6.3 elements, with objective evidence in mind.
We conduct the audit, gather objective evidence and issue a clear report with graded findings.
We track corrective actions to genuine closure — not just a paperwork sign-off.
Yes. ISO standards require internal audits to be objective and impartial, not necessarily performed by an employee. Using an independent consultant is a common and accepted way to achieve genuine independence, especially in smaller organisations.
Most management systems run a full-cycle audit programme annually, covering every clause and process at least once, with higher-risk areas audited more frequently. We'll design a schedule proportionate to your size and risk.
VDA 6.3 is a German automotive industry process audit methodology, increasingly specified by OEMs and Tier 1 customers, that assesses the capability of a specific product or process across the whole lifecycle rather than just the management system.
Yes — second-party supplier audits are a core part of this service, including follow-up support to help underperforming suppliers close their gaps.
This depends on the number of standards, sites and audits per year. We'll quote a fixed price after understanding your scope on a free scoping call.
Most of our clients need more than one of these — here's what tends to go together.
Automotive quality management certification, CSRs and core tools coaching.
Run ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 as one lean, integrated system.
Quality management certification, gap analysis and 2026 transition support.
Independent audits and site inspections that give you an honest picture of compliance.
Tell us which standards and sites need covering and we'll put together a fixed-price audit programme.
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