Process Audit Services
Systematic evaluation of manufacturing and service processes to ensure consistent, controlled, and conforming output.
About Process Audit
A Process Audit verifies whether manufacturing or service processes are controlled and capable of producing conforming products consistently. It evaluates process documentation, personnel competence, equipment controls, material handling, and measurement systems against defined standards and customer requirements.
Process audits are applicable as internal audits, supplier audits, customer audits, and second-party assessments across ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 frameworks.
Process Audit Checklist Areas
1. Process Documentation
- Process flow chart available
- SOP / Work Instructions at workplace
- Control Plan available
- Risk Assessment / FMEA available
2. Personnel Competence
- Operators trained and competent
- Training records available
- Skill matrix maintained
- Awareness of quality objectives
3. Machine & Equipment Control
- Equipment maintained as per schedule
- Preventive maintenance records available
- Machine settings documented
- Breakdown records maintained
4. Material Control
- Approved materials used
- Incoming inspection conducted
- Material traceability maintained
- Proper storage conditions maintained
5. Process Controls
- Process parameters defined
- Critical parameters monitored
- Process capability reviewed
- SPC used where applicable
6. Measurement & Inspection
- Inspection plan followed
- Measuring instruments calibrated
- Inspection records maintained
- Non-conforming product controlled
7. Safety & Environment
- PPE used by employees
- Safety instructions displayed
- Waste disposed as per procedure
- Emergency preparedness available
8. Housekeeping (5S)
- Work area clean and organized
- Materials properly identified
- Tools stored correctly
- Visual controls implemented
9. Corrective & Preventive Actions
- Previous audit findings closed
- Root cause analysis conducted
- Effectiveness of actions verified
10. Continuous Improvement
- KPI monitoring conducted
- Process improvement projects ongoing
- Customer complaints analyzed
- Improvement actions implemented
Audit Rating Scale
| Rating | Description |
|---|---|
| 10 | Fully Compliant |
| 8 | Minor Opportunity for Improvement |
| 6 | Minor Non-Conformance |
| 4 | Major Non-Conformance |
| 0 | Requirement Not Implemented |
Applicable Standards
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