ISO 9000-2008 Auditing
ISO 9000-2008 Auditing
ISO 9000-2008 Auditing
Ty Stokes
April 2010
Agenda
• What is ISO 9000:2008 auditing?
• Brainstorming activity
• Background of ISO 9000:2008 auditing
• Audit process
• Real world examples
• Exercise
• Summary
ISO 9000:2008 Auditing Defined
• Checklist
Checklist Example
Standard Question Observation and Comments
4.2.1 The QMS documentation includes:
Documented statements of a quality policy and objectives
A quality manual
Additional Questions
Internal Audit (Continued)
During the audit:
• Maintain control
• Ask good questions and focus on interview
• Record observations
• Follow up
Additional Things to Remember
During Audit
• Don’t be biased
• Keep an open mind
• Be patient
• Remember that the audit is for continuous
improvement
• Always state the facts
• Report accurately and clearly
ISO Registration Process
External Audits
• Documented Quality System Audit
– Onsite audit of QMS
• Certification Audit
– Sample of business processes
• Process Audit
– Optional
External Audits
• Final Certification Audit
– Determines system’s effective implementation
• Continual Certification Audits
– After certification
– Ensure continued implementation
A Real World Example:
Astro Aerospace
• Wanted to be a Boeing supplier
• AS 9100 audits (aerospace specification
supplement to ISO 9001)
“The successful completion of this audit reflects our commitment to quality and
customer satisfaction. The results of this audit also provide the framework for