Automotive and Aerospace
The automotive and aerospace industries face a rapidly changing landscape, marked by complex global supply chains, emerging technologies, and increasing regulatory demands. In the midst of this, assurance and certification services have emerged as vital tools to navigate these challenges.
They help companies in the automotive and aerospace sectors ensure the utmost safety, quality, and efficiency from component production phase right through to the final product. By gaining certifications, businesses not only exhibit dedication to quality product, but also solidify their commitment to continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Such certifications, compliant with standards like the IATF 16949 and AS9100, serve as a testament to an organization’s adherence to rigorous quality management systems, enhancing their reputation and trustworthiness in the eyes of customers, consumers and stakeholders alike.
Certified management systems act as the backbone to assurance, infusing trust into each segment of the value chain. For businesses in the automotive and aerospace sectors, partnering with experienced certification bodies equips them with the expertise and methodologies to excel, elevating not just their operational efficiency, but also reinforcing their commitment to premier quality and customer satisfaction.
ISO 9001
With over 1.1m certificates around the world, ISO 9001 has the widest appeal of any management system scheme. With its very clear emphasis on focussing the whole of an organisation to delivering the needs of its customers, ISO 9001 is seen across the globe as the certificate which delivers organisational improvement and customer and client satisfaction.
Aerospace Management System Certification
Developed and administered by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), the AS family of standards have evolved from ISO 9001 to meet the exacting and specific needs of the aviation industry. Lead by AS 9100, Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations, certification to these standards enable organisations to demonstrate consistency of their delivery, vital for customers, management of the supply chain and in meeting regulatory and legislative requirements.
Automotive Management System Certification
Developed and administered by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), IATF 16949, ‘was originally created in 1999 by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) with the aim of harmonizing the different assessment and certification systems worldwide in the supply chain for the automotive sector.’ Now an essential part of the automotive industry and its supply chain management, IATF 16949 links closely with ISO 9001.
IIOA's members' automotive and aerospace services
The Automotive, Railway and Aerospace industries are up against major challenges. The sector is under growing regulatory scrutiny. Emerging technologies expose companies to new, unfamiliar risks. Consumers expect greater ethical and environmental commitments. Automotive, Rail and Aerospace supply chains and production infrastructures are more complex and global than ever before.
Get on the road to success by demonstrating that you are prepared to take on these challenges with Bureau Veritas’ range of auditing and certification services for the transportation sector. Management systems help you establish a culture of continuous improvement, reduce environmental impact, mitigate risk and improve your reputation.
Whatever your business or type of transportation or service, we have the standard to help you ensure the greatest safety, quality and customer experience. Gaining certification can give you integrity and show commitment to best practices.
DNV helps companies build quality and safety into every part.
Automotive and aerospace supply chains are complex. From ensuring the quality of parts to the functional safety of software or securing sensitive information and IP rights, companies need to manage every link their value chain. A certified management system helps build consistency and trust into every part.
At ABS QE, we help simplify the compliance process by putting our extensive global network and unparalleled aerospace and automotive industry experience to work for your company.
With a full range of aerospace and automotive support from certification and inspection to audit services, we can help organizations improve customer satisfaction, optimize efficiency, mitigate risks and strengthen their reputation by demonstrating compliance with the strict quality standards required by these industries.
In addition to being a leading certification body for the AS9000 series for the automotive industry, we are one of the 19 International Automotive Task Force (IATF) contracted certification bodies authorized to provide third-party assessments and IATF 16949 certifications for the aerospace industry.
At Intertek, our Aerospace and Automotive Auditing solutions exemplify our commitment to ensuring excellence and compliance in these highly regulated industries. Our aerospace auditing services, in alignment with AS9100 standards, offer organizations in the aerospace sector a comprehensive approach to quality management, fostering precision, safety, and reliability in their operations. Simultaneously, our automotive auditing solutions, compliant with IATF 16949 standards, provide automotive manufacturers and suppliers with a systematic framework for enhancing product quality, supply chain efficiency, and customer satisfaction. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and stringent requirements of both sectors, our expert auditors collaborate closely with clients to streamline their processes, minimize risks, and drive continuous improvement. These services enable aerospace and automotive businesses to not only meet industry-specific standards but also excel in delivering top-tier quality and performance, ultimately bolstering their competitiveness and customer trust.
Our teams have worked extensively across the automotive, aerospace and transportation sectors for many years, assisting with the development, formalisation, and improvement of standards.
Quality management system (QMS) standards are crucial for automotive & aerospace suppliers as it sets rigorous QMS requirements specific to the industry. They enhance competitiveness, customer trust, and the ability to participate in supply chains for these highly regulated sectors.