IATF Requirements to Become an IATF Third Party Auditor

1. Is qualified according to ISO/IEC 17021-1 and the relevant accreditation body's requirements to perform ISO 9001 audits.
2. Has conducted at least six (6) ISO 9001 third-party audits in manufacturing industries, with at least three (3) as audit team leader.
   Note: Automotive manufacturing first or second-party system auditing experience may be considered.
3. Is competent in automotive core tools (at minimum FMEA, MSA and SPC).
4. Has four (4) years of full-time appropriate practical experience, including two (2) years dedicated to Quality Assurance and/or Quality Management activities, within the past fifteen (15) years in an automotive manufacturing organization.
   Note: Experience in industries with similar scopes of applicability (e.g., Aerospace, Telecommunications, Rail, Industrial Off-Road Equipment, etc.) in chemical, electrical, or metallic commodities may be considered.
5. Shall observe a minimum of one (1) complete IATF 16949 third-party audit, excluding special audits, from the beginning to the end, lasting a minimum of two (2) audit days.