IAOB Small Supplier Initial Certification Sponsorship

Small suppliers can face significant challenges in the implementation of something new, even if that new process or system has significant long-term benefits. IAOB is offering to sponsor a limited number of small suppliers each year to achieve initial certification to IATF 16949. Those small suppliers must meet certain criteria and only some initial certification costs are covered. Please see below the eligibility criteria, cost exclusions and the submission form for you to complete and submit if you believe you qualify for this initial audit sponsorship program.

What will happen after I submit the submission form?

The form will be reviewed within a month of submission to confirm eligibility
You will be informed if the application has been accepted or if changes are required to meet eligibility requirements
Once the application is accepted, you proceed with the stage 1 readiness review and stage 2 initial audit
IAOB will then work with your Certification Body to make arrangements to pay for the completed stage 1 readiness review and stage 2 initial audit costs (see exclusions below)
Once certified, you continue with the process to maintain your site’s IATF certification

Small Supplier Certification Sponsorship Criteria

75 employees or fewer at the supplier involved in executing the automotive QMS
Gross revenue for the site < $30million
IAOB sponsored CB conducting stage 1 and stage 2 initial audit
Member of AIAG (includes free membership for small companies)
AIAG Core Tools Assessment completed by key personnel
Recommend use and implementation of Core Tools Software
Signed contract with IAOB IATF CB and stage 1 date confirmed
Not currently certified to IATF and not certified to IATF in the last 3 years
Supplier located in North America or China

Initial audit costs included in the sponsorship

Stage 1 readiness review and stage 2 audit day charges

Initial audit cost sponsorship exclusions

Internal costs to develop and implement the QMS to meet IATF requirements
Auditor travel cost, including hotel and food
Additional certification body fees for certificates, administration, etc.
Ongoing CB audit and internal costs to maintain certification

CB Audit Time Cost Reimbursement Form

CB Reimbursement Form available here.

Submission Form

Submitter Information

First Name: Last Name:

Title: Email:

Phone Number:

Supplier Information

Company Name:

Company Address:

Note: Only suppliers located in North America are eligible at this time

Number of Employees: Gross Annual Revenue:

AIAG Member:

Completion of AIAG Core Tools Assessment:

Note: Only pdf files accepted

Core Tools Self Assessment Reports

Current use of AIAG Core Tools Software (CTS): Number of CTS Licenses:

Certification Status History

IATF 16949 Certification Status (last 3 years):

Current Contracted Certification Body

IAOB Certification Body: Confirmed Stage 1 Date:

Customer OEM Information

Associated OEM(s):

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