Introduction

The automotive industry is one of the most regulated sectors, requiring strict adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards. Compliance with these regulations is essential to ensure product safety, minimize environmental impact, and avoid legal penalties. This training course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to address compliance challenges, conduct effective audits, and align operations with global regulatory standards. By integrating best practices and emerging trends, participants will be equipped to enhance compliance and governance within automotive organizations.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the regulatory landscape governing the automotive industry.
2. Identify and address compliance risks in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations.
3. Conduct effective audits to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards.
4. Develop and implement compliance frameworks tailored to the automotive sector.
5. Ensure alignment with global standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and UNECE regulations.
6. Address emerging challenges, including electric vehicle (EV) regulations and cybersecurity.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Compliance officers and auditors in the automotive industry.
• Quality assurance and safety managers.
• Manufacturing and supply chain professionals.
• Legal advisors specializing in automotive regulations.
• Consultants and advisors in automotive governance and risk management.
• Executives and managers overseeing automotive operations and product development.

5-Day Training Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Automotive Industry Compliance

• Overview of Global Automotive Regulations and Standards.
  • UNECE, FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards), and EU Directives.
• Key Compliance Areas: Safety, Environmental Impact, and Quality Standards.
• The Cost of Non-Compliance: Penalties, Recalls, and Reputation Risks.
• Case Study: Compliance Challenges and Failures in the Automotive Industry.

Day 2: Regulatory Compliance in Manufacturing and Supply Chains

• Ensuring Compliance with Quality Management Standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Environmental Compliance: ISO 14001 and Emission Standards.
• Managing Supplier Compliance in Global Supply Chains.
• Workshop: Conducting a Compliance Risk Assessment for Automotive Manufacturing.

Day 3: Conducting Automotive Audits

• Planning and Executing Audits for Quality, Safety, and Environmental Compliance.
• Internal vs. External Audits: Best Practices and Tools.
• Using Checklists and Templates for Automotive Audits.
• Practical Exercise: Conducting a Mock Audit for a Simulated Automotive Facility.

Day 4: Emerging Compliance Challenges in the Automotive Sector

• Electric Vehicles (EVs): Battery Safety, Recycling, and Charging Infrastructure Compliance.
• Cybersecurity Risks in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.
• Navigating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Requirements in the Automotive Industry.
• Role-Playing Activity: Addressing Compliance Issues in EV Manufacturing.

Day 5: Building a Compliance Framework and Monitoring Systems

• Developing Policies and Procedures for Automotive Compliance.
• Leveraging Technology for Compliance Monitoring and Reporting.
• Training Employees and Building a Culture of Compliance.
• Capstone Activity: Designing a Comprehensive Compliance and Audit Plan for a Case Study Automotive Company.

Course Outcome

Participants will leave this training course equipped with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complex compliance and audit requirements of the automotive industry. They will gain practical tools to address regulatory challenges, ensure alignment with global standards, and enhance governance frameworks. This training empowers professionals to protect their organizations from compliance risks, foster operational excellence, and prepare for the future of automotive innovation.