IATF 16949 6th Edition Changes and What it Means for Your Certification

Changes in 6th Edition Rules of IATF 16949 and What it Means for Your Certification

Learn about the 6th Edition Rule changes and general benefits of IATF 16949 to help strengthen and clarify various processes, approaches, & OEM requirements.

Learn about the 6th Edition Rule changes and general benefits of IATF 16949 to help strengthen and clarify various processes, approaches, & OEM requirements.

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has representatives from almost all major European and North American vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and automotive trade associations. IATF 16949:2016 in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015 defines the quality management system requirements for the design and development, production and, when relevant, installation of automotive-related products.

Join this complimentary on-demand webinar presented by Navin Jayakumar, Regional Trainer and Lead Auditor for IATF 16949 at TÜV SÜD to learn about the 6th edition of the IATF 16949 Rules which becomes effective on January 1, 2025.

During this session you will learn more about the 6th Edition Rule changes and general benefits of IATF 16949 to help strengthen and clarify various processes, approaches, and OEM requirements.

Examples of Edition 6 changes include:

  • IATF Eligibility  
  • Audit Time  
  • Site Extension Criteria

This update to the IATF 16949 standard rules provides organizations of all sizes with access to an efficient management tool that brings quality and continual improvement into the heart of their business for the automotive industry.

Register today for this on-demand webinar to learn more!


About the speaker

Navin JayakumarNavin Jayakumar 

Navin Jayakumar is an IATF 16949 Lead Auditor and Trainer at TÜV SÜD Americas Inc. He has been conducting IATF audits and trainings worldwide for a decade. Navin specializes in auditing, training and monitoring Auditors performance internally.

An industry professional with 23 years of experience in Automotive industries in the field of manufacturing, design and quality assurance. Navin is actively involved in Industry 4.0 project implementation under the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore.

Navin is a strong believer in the power of positive thinking in the workplace, and he is proud to contribute to improved efficiency and satisfaction across the company.

Navin holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and master’s in quality management systems.

 

Alex SongAlex Song

  • 20+ year audit experience, qualified and valid VDA 6.1/ IATF 16949/IRIS third party auditor.
  • Metallurgical academic background majored in material science, heat treatment.
  • 7-year Product / Program management for TÜV SÜD America
  • Currently at TÜV SÜD America BA MSC as global product line manager for mobility

Next Steps

Site Selector