CQI-15 Welding System Assessment

Significance and Application of CQI-15 Welding System Assessment

The new AIAG CQI-15 2nd edition was released in October 2019.

The North American automotive association AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) is publisher of the CQI standards (Continuous Quality Improvement). CQI-15 is a self-assessment regarding the welding processes and must be carried out at least once a year.

This standard is an appendix to IATF 16949 under „customer-specific requirements“ and is valid for all automotive suppliers globally that have entered into a contractual agreement regarding purchasing, supply and quality throughout the supply chain.

As a long standing member of the AIAG, TopQM-Systems already specialized early on in the introduction, development and qualification of employees, as well as auditor training according to the rules of AIAG for CQI-15 welding processes in the European and global automotive supplier markets.

 

The CQI-15 2nd Edition Welding System Assessment was published in October 2019.

The new CQI-15 standard can be purchased directly from TopQM-Systems (Webshop)

You have the option of setting the standard as

  • E-Document including assessment or as
  • Hard copy/print version downloadable assessment.

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Structure, Content and Elements of the CQI-15 Questionnaire

Cover page (incl. automatic calculation of the fulfillment levels)

Main Audit Question Catalogue

  • 1. Welding process evaluation
  • 2. Documentation
  • 3. Work planning
  • 4. Production monitoring
  • 5. Rework

Job Audit Process Tables (8x)

  • Gas-metal arc welding
  • Laser welding
  • Arc Bolt Welding
  • Resistance Welding
  • Friction welding
  • Induction/high-frequency tube welding
  • Resistance point and hump welding for fasteners
  • Arc press welding

Our Support

Audits

TopQM-Systems audits your company and your subcontractors according to the above AIAG standards. Our auditing concept is based on an audit checklist translated by TopQM-Systems from the original AIAG-CQI guideline and offers you practical "on-the-job training" for your employees during the audit. On request, you can also receive the audit report in the respective national language.

 

  • AIAG process audits, implementation and reporting
  • Recognized AIAG audits by experienced auditors
  • Audit documentation in the respective national language (worldwide)

Trainings

TopQM-Systems trains internal CQI auditors. Our CQI training courses are based on AZWV seminar guidelines and the "Understanding AIAG CQI Self Assessment" training module is AIAG licensed. For many years, TopQM-System has been a recognized AIAG seminar provider on the global automotive market.

 

  • In-house training on self-assessment (incl. audit checklist) - AIAG licensed
  • Training as "Internal CQI-(xx) Auditor"
TopQM-Systems already carries out AIAG audits in the entire supply chain for the largest automotive suppliers. Use our special know-how and contact us for a non-binding, detailed offer.

AIAG CQI audits for "Special Processes" - can also performed as remote audits -

In addition to on-site audits, TopQM-Systems has also been conducting remote audits for your location and your suppliers for several years. Qualified and experienced TopQM-CQI auditors with many years of experience are available to you in Germany, the EU and also on site worldwide. Especially in these uncertain Corona times, we are a reliable partner on site, as well as via remote audits. Use our global expert audit team.
 

Relevant automotive training courses

In addition to the AIAG CQI guidelines, we offer practical automotive training courses on the safe application of methods, standards and guidelines in the automotive industry.

TopQM-Systems is an official partner for distribution and training in Europe!