The company organized and carried out the annual internal system audit

Jul -28 -2026

Recently, INNOVAW Mechanical Die Casting Plant conducted its annual internal quality system audit in accordance with the requirements of the IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Prior to the audit, the company held an internal audit kick-off meeting. Participants included representatives from top management, Administration, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Production, and Sales departments. All attendees were qualified internal auditors. The audit was guided by a senior trainer with over 20 years of experience in quality system training and auditing, ensuring the standardization and effectiveness of the entire audit process.

The internal audit was carried out with three primary objectives:

1. To verify whether the aluminum die casting Quality Management System complies with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards;

2. To identify potential gaps throughout the entire process, uncover opportunities for improvement, and ensure the effective operation of the system;

3. To conduct a proactive self-assessment in preparation for upcoming third-party certification audits.

At the end of the meeting, all internal auditors were assigned into groups with clearly defined responsibilities. Department managers and team leaders fully supported the audit activities, and preliminary self-checks were conducted to minimize the risk of nonconformities.

Following the kick-off meeting, each audit team carried out systematic and in-depth on-site and document audits according to the audit plan. The key audit areas included:

1. M4 – Data Analysis and Information Management

Audited Departments: Quality, Finance

Key Focus: Statistical analysis of quality data, performance indicator monitoring, and verification of the accuracy and completeness of quality cost-related financial data.

2. C1 – Market Analysis and Order Requirement Management

Audited Department: Sales

Key Focus: Order review processes, identification and translation of customer requirements, and compliance of contract review and management processes.

3. C3 – Product Realization – Production Process

Audited Department: Production

Key Focus: Production process control, verification of production readiness (such as first article approval and equipment status confirmation), and compliance of on-site operations with established standards.

4. S7 – Release of Products and Services

Audited Department: Quality

Key Focus: Incoming, in-process, and final inspection management; execution of first and last inspections; control of nonconforming products; and compliance of product release procedures.

5. S5 – Product Protection and Warehouse Management

Audited Department: Warehouse

Key Focus: Material storage and protection measures, implementation of FIFO (First-In, First-Out), inventory accuracy, and traceability control.

Upon completion of the audit, all audit records were compiled, documented, and archived, with relevant data properly recorded to ensure full traceability and document control throughout the process.

Through this internal audit, the company further validated the compliance and effectiveness of its Quality Management System, laying a solid foundation for continuous improvement and future external audits.

The company organized and carried out the annual internal system audit

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