Achieving ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications in the automotive industry is a critical benchmark for quality assurance. They serve as a foundational guarantee of both safety and reliability. At New Eagle, we are proud to announce that we have successfully attained ISO 9001:2015 certification and received a Letter of Conformance for IATF 16949:2016, reinforcing our commitment to quality, safety, and continual improvement.
Understanding ISO 9001:2025 and IATF 16949:2026 – and Why They Matter
ISO 9001:2015 is a standard recognized around the world for quality management systems (QMS), intended to help organizations and sectors improve performance, meet customer standards, and exhibit commitment to quality. Companies can be certified in this standard by ensuring their processes for quality management, including staff training, continuously deliver the highest quality products and services.
Based on ISO 9001, the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) first established IATF 16949 in 1999 as a global standard for QMS specifically in the automotive industry. Manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers can demonstrate conformance or obtain certification to show their commitment to continuous improvement in product quality and supply-chain efficiency.
Because IATF 16949:2016 is based on ISO 9001:2015, it incorporates all of the requirements laid down in ISO 9001:2015 for customer satisfaction. But it ultimately goes above and beyond with automotive-industry specifics that apply—throughout the supply chain—to design and development, production, and the installation or service of related products, when applicable. That’s why it’s become one of the most widely used international standards in the automotive industry.
Why You Need to Work With Certified Companies
ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications signify that a company prioritizes the high quality of their goods and services and that they strictly adhere to rigorous standards of regulatory compliance and industry-leading practices. By choosing a company that is certified or in conformance with these standards, customers can rely on products and services with consistent high quality and minimized risk. This kind of quality assurance means fewer issues that impact your product—and your bottom line.
When a company is certified or conformant to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016, they’re committed to:
- A high standard of quality control
- Improved product reliability by identifying and mitigating risk of potential issues
- Customer satisfaction
- Continuous monitoring and improvement of processes
- Enhancing operational efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing waste
These certifications are a mark of quality, showing that a company both is able to and cares about meeting the rigorous industry standards.
What Certification Means For Our Clients
“Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification and receiving a Letter of Conformance for IATF 16949:2016 is a major milestone for us at New Eagle,” said Karen Boswell, Director of Systems Safety and Quality. “To our current and future clients, we are proud that these achievements reinforce our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.”
What does that commitment look like? Here’s what you can expect from us:
- Reliability and Consistency. We’re determined to ensure that every embedded electronic control systems project—from hardware and software design, to development, manufacturing, and integration—meets the very highest standards.
- Risk Mitigation. By adhering to rigorous industry standards and regulatory requirements, we are committed to reducing risk to our clients.
- Streamlined Processes. We will continually seek out paths to increase efficiency for higher quality with less waste.
- Continual Improvement for Long-Term Value. We will be proactive about refining and improving our products, practices, and services.
This commitment has a real-world impact for our clients, including reduced production delays, stronger customer support, improved quality of final products, and faster market delivery.
Count on the quality of your next project.
We’ve always been proud of the promises we make to our customers to meet—and exceed—their expectations with our processes and products. With our ISO 9001:2015 certification and IATF conformance, we’re proud that our industry leaders and regulators recognize these promises too.
Want to learn more about how our ISO-certified and IATF-conformant solutions can benefit your next project? Get in touch with our sales team today.
