VDA 6.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding VDA 6.3 – Qualification, Certification, or Renewal as a Process Auditor AND FAQs regarding Auditing under the new VDA 6.3:2023 standard.

The VDA 6.3 process audit is an effective procedure for assessing processes concerning the planning and manufacturing of a product. These audits are usually conducted within the organization or with suppliers prior to series release but also form a valuable contribution to process optimization within already existing manufacturing lines.

With these new advantages, the worldwide importance of VDA 6.3 increased. Moreover, this process audit standard can now also be applied to further sectors such as mechanical engineering and wind power.

In order to conduct VDA 6.3 process audits, comprehensive knowledge, experience, and competence are necessary. Thus, the qualification of relevant personnel is indispensable. In our VDA 6.3 training participants acquire the necessary background knowledge and understanding of process audit procedures.

Please note that effective from October 2021 the VDA no longer issues physical auditor cards. Your certificate serves as auditor evidence.

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The majority of this content has been taken from the official VDA QMC FAQs.

VDA 6.3 Frequently Asked Questions