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CQI Birmingham branch: The Nadcap approach to root-cause analysis

The CQI Birmingham branch event, held on 29 July, educated attendees about the role of the Performance Review Institute, a not-for-profit trade association that administers the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap). Amandip Sandhu, CQP FCQI, Quality Engineer at Bromford Technologies-Alcester, reveals all.

Applying Lean principles in management systems auditing

Jessen Yeoh, Principal Advisor at Business Improvement Services (Australasia) for Lloyd’s Register, explains how Lean can help auditors reduce waste and achieve a value-added audit experience.

IRCA members urged to comment on ISO 19011

Chair of the CQI Standards Panel, Richard Green, explains the CQI’s new Standards Commenting System. There is one month left to share your views on ISO 19011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems.

Branches

CQI branches are led by members for members. The UK has a well-established network of 30 branches, and there are also branches outside the UK in locations such as Hong Kong and Australia.

Why join IRCA?

The International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) is a globally renowned register of over 11,000 quality auditors. IRCA auditors are held in esteem by the profession and industry alike.

IRCA auditors on average earn more than other auditors undertaking equivalent work. This is due to the highly respected reputation of IRCA and its auditors around the world.

My ISO 9001:2015 transition journey

Hitoshi Nunomura, IRCA Lead Auditor and sub-product manager, automotive and aerospace industry at BSI Japan, reveals how he has transitioned to ISO 9001:2015

Meet the Lead Auditor: Brenda Clurr

Brenda Clurr is a South African Lead Auditor and a management systems consultant. Here, she reveals her top tips for winning new jobs.

Who is making the transition?

Our global survey shows that auditors are taking IRCA Certified Transition Training to improve their employability and stay on the register.

Behind the scenes: revising ISO 9004

Mark Braham, FCQI CQP, reports from Rotterdam where he was the CQI category A liaison for ISO/TC 176, the committee revising the quality management standard.

Taking the mystery out of ISO 9001:2015

The CQI spoke to Lucy Payne, CQP MCQI, quality management consultant at CQI and IRCA Approved Training Partner, Vale Quality Management Services to find out her career advice and how the training clarifies ISO 9001:2015.