CQI-32 Bar Steel Audit Services

VyVy supports companies that need independent verification of a bar steel supplier rather than relying only on supplier declarations or qualification documents. The audit scope is prepared around the supplier's actual production route, steel grades, customer requirements and activities performed at the facility. The service can be used for:

CQI-32 requires more than general quality-system auditing.

VyVy selects profiles according to the steelmaking route, supplier activities and automotive customer requirements.

Relevant profiles combine automotive supplier-audit competence with metallurgical or materials-process knowledge, including experience in areas such as:

• IATF 16949 and automotive supplier quality

• VDA 6.3 process auditing

• Steelmaking and metallurgical processes

• Material testing and traceability

• Supplier qualification and development

For technically demanding assignments, preference is given to engineers and auditors with direct steel, metallurgy or material-process experience.

Auditor CVs and relevant qualifications can be provided for client approval.

Every assignment includes a professional audit report covering:

VyVy supports bar steel and automotive supplier audits across Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Auditor selection is based on metallurgical competence, automotive experience, location and language requirements.

Audits can be conducted in English, French and Italian, with additional local-language support available depending on country and profile. Multi-site steel suppliers can be assessed using one agreed CQI-32 methodology and reporting structure.