Supplier Quality On-Site Audit

An on-site supplier quality audit template covering quality system, process, product, and corrective action management.

Audit Scope and Opening Meeting

• Audit scope, site, and product families confirmed with supplier representative
• Audit criteria and applicable customer requirements reviewed
• Opening meeting includes quality, production, and corrective action owners
• Current site layout, process flow, and inspection points available for review
• Previous audit findings and open actions reviewed

Quality Management System

• Quality policy and quality objectives are documented, current, and communicated
• Document control ensures current work instructions, forms, and specifications are in use at point of use
• Roles and responsibilities for quality, production, and inspection are defined
• Training records show operators and inspectors are qualified for assigned tasks
• Internal audit or layered process audit program is active and current
• Calibration status of measuring and test equipment is current and traceable
• Non-conformance control procedure identifies, segregates, and dispositiones suspect material

Process Audit

• Incoming material identification and inspection status are clearly maintained
• Process parameters are defined and monitored at the point of use
• First article, in-process, or patrol inspection records are available and current
• Operator work instructions match the actual process being performed
• Traceability is maintained from raw material or lot to finished product
• Product handling, storage, and packaging prevent damage, mix-up, or contamination
• Rework and repair activities are controlled, identified, and approved

Product Audit

• Finished product matches drawing, specification, and customer requirements
• Visual defects, dimensional checks, and functional checks meet acceptance criteria
• Packaging and labeling are correct, legible, and traceable to the lot or batch
• Finished goods release requires documented inspection and authorization
• Customer-specific product requirements are identified and followed

Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement

• Containment actions are implemented promptly for identified non-conformances
• Root cause analysis is documented using a structured method
• Corrective actions have owners, due dates, and status tracking
• Effectiveness checks are performed and documented after corrective action closure
• Open corrective actions from prior audits are closed or have approved recovery plans