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CQI-17 – Electronic Assembly Manufacturing – Soldering System Assessment: practice on site – #257
Context
The CQI-17 (Soldering System Assessment) standard, developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), is designed to evaluate and improve soldering processes in the automotive industry, including wave, reflow, selective, and manual soldering.
Aligned with IATF 16949 and specific customer requirements, it applies to all suppliers using soldering in electronic assemblies, aiming to minimise process failures, ensure the reliability, mechanical and electrical integrity of soldered joints, and guarantee compliance with quality, safety, and performance expectations.
As part of continuous improvement for special processes, CQI-17 provides a framework for self-assessment covering process control, equipment capability and maintenance, critical parameter management, personnel competence, and inspection effectiveness, enabling organizations to assess their operations, review supplier performance, and develop actionable plans to achieve full compliance.
Objectives
- Understand the customer-specific requirements that mandate CQI-17 compliance.
- Explore the CQI-17 manual, including self-assessment tables and product audit tools.
- Identify the critical points and areas requiring attention in the manual.
- Learn to apply the self-assessment questionnaire through a practical on-site exercise.
- Develop a structured action plan to implement and comply with the CQI-17 requirements.
Recommanded for
- Quality Engineers,
- Process/Manufacturing Engineers or technical experts,
- Internal Auditors,
- Production Supervisors,
- Specialists involved in the soldering
Prerequisites
- Participant must have CQI-17 handbook edition 2 standard documentations, as it is not provided during the training
- General awareness of manufacturing or soldering processes
Pedagogy
The training combines theoretical sessions on CQI-17 requirements with practical exercises, including a hands-on self-assessment conducted in the field.
Evaluation mode
- Knowledge test (Multi Choice Questions)
Course materials
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Participant file containing the presentations delivered during the training and the exercise materials.
- Digital training materials are made available to trainees a few days before the start of the training course on our LMS platform.
To go further
Consulting services : EURO-SYMBIOSE can assist you in the concrete implementation in your company. Contact us to know more about it.
- ½ day to be planned before the session to prepare the training
Introduction
- AIAG publications and specific requirements of US car manufacturers.
The objectives, scope of the CQI-17
The qualifications of auditors, the structure of the questionnaire and the requirements for the self-assessment report.
Management responsibilities
Job audit
Process tables
Assessment & rating system
Practical workshop - Plan and carry out a self-assessment
About Instructor
Raoul NICOLET
Speciality: Raoul has spent more than 35 years in the automotive sector, working for renowned automotive suppliers such as VALEO, HUTCHINSON and GRUPO ANTOLIN, in the fields of quality, industrialisation, production, project management and supplier management.