Process Approach Audit Checklist for Manufacturing

In this book/CD-ROM manual, Welch, a third-party auditor since 1997, provides a brief overview of the process approach to conducting and planning quality system audits, discusses problem areas often encountered by third-party auditors, and supplies an ISO 9001:2000 checklist that can be used to conduct a process-based audit. The checklist, plus forms to be used in conjunction with the checklist to increase audit effectiveness, are included on the accompanying CD-ROM. The manual will be used by quality auditors, quality managers, management representatives, and quality engineers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Karen Welch spent much of her career with Ford Motor Company after graduating with a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. At Ford, she held both plant and staff management positions in areas including Quality, Engineering, and Production.

Welch has been a third party auditor since 1997 working in many industries including automotive, glass, rubber, plastics, chemicals, steel, and transportation. She has audited many large Fortune 500 companies and also worked as a trainer and consultant.

Welch is an IRCA Certified Lead Auditor, an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, a Supplier Quality Requirements Task Force Certified 3rd party QS-9000 Assessor, and an IATF Certified 3rd party ISO/TS 16949:2002 Auditor.