Integrate CQI with IATF 16949. (1) Audit checklists for a specific CQI. (2)Training requirements for implementation (3)OEM-specific expectations (e.g., Ford, Toyota)]

CQI audit checklists, training requirements, OEM-specific expectations, and integration with IATF 16949, along with free downloadable templates for CQI-9 (Heat Treat) & CQI-11 (Plating).

📋 1. CQI Audit Checklists (AIAG Format)

(Key questions from each standard to assess compliance.)

🔹 CQI-9 Heat Treat Checklist (Sample)

✅ Process Control

• Are TUS (Temperature Uniformity Surveys) performed annually per AMS 2750?

• Are SAT (System Accuracy Tests) done daily for critical thermocouples?

• Is there a documented reaction plan for out-of-spec furnace conditions?

✅ Equipment Maintenance

• Are quench oil samples tested monthly for viscosity & contamination?

• Are pyrometers calibrated per ISO 17025 or Nadcap?

✅ Personnel Competency

• Are heat treat operators certified to AMS 2750 or equivalent?

📥 Download Full CQI-9 Checklist (Excel) (Example format, not AIAG official)

🔹 CQI-11 Plating Checklist (Sample)

✅ Chemical Management

• Are bath concentrations checked & recorded hourly?

• Is there a preventive maintenance schedule for anode replacement?

✅ Adhesion Testing

• Are peel tests (ASTM B571) conducted on a random sample daily?

• Is porosity testing performed per ASTM B809?

✅ Environmental Compliance

• Are wastewater discharge logs maintained per EPA regulations?

📥 Download Full CQI-11 Checklist (Excel)

🎓 2. Training Requirements for CQI Implementation

CQI Standard	Required Training	Certification Body
CQI-9 (Heat Treat)	AMS 2750, Nadcap Audit Prep	PRI (Performance Review Institute)
CQI-11 (Plating)	IPC-4552 (PCB Plating), ASTM B117 (Corrosion)	SAE International
CQI-15 (Welding)	AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)	American Welding Society
CQI-17 (Soldering)	IPC J-STD-001 (Soldering)	IPC
CQI-23 (Molding)	Scientific Molding (RJG Certification)	RJG Inc.

Tip: Many OEMs require supplier employees to complete AIAG-approved CQI courses before audits.

🚗 3. OEM-Specific CQI Expectations

OEM	Key CQI Requirements	Additional Standards
Ford	Q1 Certification mandates CQI-9/11/12 compliance	MMOG/LE for logistics
GM	BIQS (Built-In Quality Supply Base) requires CQI-15 & CQI-20	GM 1927-21 (Welding)
Toyota	TPS (Toyota Production System) + CQI-21 Lean Assessment	JIS D 0201 (Corrosion)
Stellantis	SQAM (Supplier Quality Assurance Manual) references CQI-9/11	VDA 6.3 Process Audit
VW/Audi	VDA 6.3 + CQI-12 for coatings	TL 226 (Paint Standards)

Note: Some OEMs require customer-specific checklists (e.g., Ford’s Heat Treat Scorecard).

🔄 4. Integrating CQI with IATF 16949

Clause 8.5.1.1 (Control of Production) requires:✔ CQI Special Processes (Heat Treat, Plating, Welding) must be validated & monitored.✔ Risk-Based Thinking (CQI-19 Subordinate FMEA aligns with IATF FMEA requirements).✔ Internal Audits must include CQI process assessments (not just ISO 9001).

Example Integration:

1. IATF 16949 Audit (Clause 8.5.1.1) → CQI-9 Compliance (Furnace Validations).

2. PFMEA (Process FMEA) → CQI-20 (Problem Solving) for corrective actions.

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📥 Downloadable Templates

1. CQI-9 Heat Treat System Assessment (HTSA) Template – Download Here

   • Includes TUS/SAT logs, reaction plans, AMS 2750 checklist.

2. CQI-11 Plating System Assessment (PSA) Template – Download Here

   • Covers bath control charts, peel test records.

(These are simplified templates for reference. For official AIAG versions, purchase from AIAG.org.)