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CQI-17 – Special Process – 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 specific requirements of clients who require CQI-17.
- Be familiar with the contents of the CQI-17 manual (self-assessment tables, job audits, etc.).
- Identify the key points of the manual and the gaps that need to be addressed to comply with it.
- Learn how to use the tables in the CQI-17 manual through a practical self-assessment exercise.
- Develop an action plan to implement the CQI-17 manual.
Recommanded for
- Anyone responsible for developing, implementing or evaluating special processes
- Internal auditors and suppliers
Prerequisites
- You must have the latest edition of the CQI-17 manual and the assessment workbook (Excel file).
- General knowledge of the specific process.
- Allow half a day for training preparation to identify the relevant table(s) and organise the on-site self-assessment exercise.
Pedagogy
The training alternates between theoretical sessions on the requirements of the CQI-17 manual and practical application sessions through exercises, followed by a practical self-assessment exercise in the field.
This training requires half a day’s preparation with a Quality and/or Technical Manager from the company, to be carried out remotely prior to the on-site assessment. The purpose of this preparation is to:
- Select one or two relevant products to serve as training materials
- Select the documents required for the preparation of the on-site assessment
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.