The AIAG CQI-11 Edition 3, released in October 2019, is a mandated, annual plating system assessment for automotive suppliers designed to ensure compliance with IATF 16949:2016 standards, including risk management . The 3rd Edition covers management responsibility, process tables for various plating methods, and mandatory "Job Audit" site walks to ensure high-quality, standardized processes . For the full manual, visit AIAG . CQI-11-2023.pdf - Elm Plating
Benefits of adopting CQI-11 practices
: Evaluates if the facility has a dedicated, qualified surface finishing expert (typically requiring 5+ years of experience) and if it performs advanced quality planning (APQP). Process Control & Documentation aiag cqi11 pdf exclusive