VDA 6.3 Process Audit & Auditor Services in Serbia
A second-party process audit run to VDA 6.3:2023, by an auditor your OEM customer will recognize. On-site in Serbia, remote across the automotive corridor.
- Structured per VDA 6.3:2023 methodology
- Led by an IATF Lead Auditor & VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor
- Automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2
What a VDA 6.3 process audit is, and who runs it
A VDA 6.3 process audit assesses how well a manufacturing process delivers quality across the automotive product lifecycle. It scores each process element on a 0/4/6/8/10 scale and rates the result Red, Yellow or Green. Qualiteh performs it as a second-party audit for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, on-site in Serbia and remotely across the region, led by an auditor who holds the IATF 16949 Lead Auditor and VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor qualifications.
Who this is for
Quality managers and SQEs at automotive suppliers who need a VDA 6.3 audit done properly, by someone the customer trusts. Three situations bring people here.
You need an auditor, now
A customer asked for a VDA 6.3 process audit and you do not have a qualified auditor in-house, or you want an independent set of eyes before the OEM sends theirs. We run the audit and hand you a scored report.
You are developing a supplier
You are an SQE building up a Tier 2 or a new source. A P1 potential analysis or a full VDA 6.3 audit tells you, before the contract is awarded, whether the process can actually hold the quality you are promising your own customer.
You got a red or yellow rating
A recent audit came back Red or Yellow and the contract is at risk. You need a corrective action plan that closes the findings and a re-audit that stands up to scrutiny.
The VDA 6.3 process elements, explained
VDA 6.3 walks the process from customer requirement to delivered part. Each element is scored, and weak links pull down the whole chain.
- P1
Potential analysis
A lighter, upstream check used to qualify a supplier or a new location before nomination. It answers one question: can this process be trusted with the business?
- P2
Project management
Is the project planned, resourced and steered so the product and process arrive on time and capable?
- P3
Planning product and process development
Are requirements, feasibility, FMEA, control plans and timing planned before anything is built?
- P4
Realization of product and process development
Was the plan actually executed: approvals, capability studies, PPAP, readiness for series?
- P5
Supplier management
Are your own sub-suppliers selected, developed and controlled so their quality does not become your defect?
- P6
Process analysis / production
The heart of the audit: the line itself, its controls, work instructions, capability, handling, error-proofing, and the operator on the floor.
- P7
Customer care, satisfaction, service
How the process handles the customer after delivery: complaints, sorting, containment, and field data feeding back into improvement.
Scoring runs on the VDA 6.3 0/4/6/8/10 scale, with the overall result rated Red, Yellow or Green. A Red rating typically bars a supplier from contract award until it is recovered.
VDA 6.3 vs. IATF 16949: not the same thing
The single most common confusion. IATF 16949 certifies the quality management system. VDA 6.3 audits a specific process. You can hold an IATF certificate and still fail a VDA 6.3 audit on the line.
| VDA 6.3 | IATF 16949 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it looks at | A specific manufacturing process, element by element | The whole quality management system |
| Result | A process score and a Red/Yellow/Green rating | A system certificate |
| Who asks for it | Usually a customer, for a specific process or supplier | Required to supply most OEMs at all |
| Party | Often second-party (customer audits supplier) or internal | Third-party (accredited certification body) |
How we run it
No theatre. A scoped audit, a scored report you can act on, and a plan that closes findings.
- 01
Scoping call
We agree the process, the element scope (full audit or P1 potential analysis), the standard version, the language, and whether it is on-site or remote.
- 02
Audit on the floor
The audit runs where the work happens, process element by process element, against the VDA 6.3:2023 question catalogue, with the people who actually run the line.
- 03
Scored report
You get the element scores, the overall Red/Yellow/Green rating, and every finding written so an auditor and an operator both understand it.
- 04
Action plan & re-audit
For each finding, a corrective action with an owner and a due date. When you are ready, a re-audit confirms the findings are closed.
Turnaround depends on process scope and site access; we agree the report date on the scoping call rather than quote a headline number we cannot always hold.
Who runs your audit
A VDA 6.3 audit is only worth what the auditor behind it is worth. Yours is run by a named, credentialed auditor your OEM customer will already recognize, not an anonymous roster.
Marko Stojković, PhD · IATF 16949 Lead Auditor and VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor (Bureau Veritas, certificate 63-23-R-2506-111968)
Qualiteh structures its audits per VDA 6.3:2023 methodology. Qualiteh is not a VDA-QMC certification body and does not issue VDA-QMC certificates.
Qualiteh is based in Pančevo, Serbia. Audits run on-site across all of Serbia and the Adriatic region, and remotely across the wider automotive corridor. We work with automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in Germany, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and Croatia. Working languages: Serbian, English and German.
A Red rating usually means the contract award is on hold; a Yellow means conditional, with actions to close. Neither is the end of the story. We read the original findings, separate the real nonconformities from the reporting noise, build a corrective action plan that survives a re-audit, and run that re-audit to VDA 6.3:2023. The goal is not a prettier report. It is a process that actually holds.
Frequently asked questions
What is a VDA 6.3 process audit?
It is a structured assessment of how well a manufacturing process delivers quality across the automotive product lifecycle. Each process element (P2 through P7, plus the P1 potential analysis) is scored on a 0/4/6/8/10 scale, and the overall result is rated Red, Yellow or Green.
Who can perform a VDA 6.3 audit?
A qualified VDA 6.3 process auditor. For a second-party audit (a customer auditing a supplier, or a supplier bringing in an independent auditor), that person needs the VDA 6.3 process auditor qualification. Qualiteh audits are run by an IATF 16949 Lead Auditor and VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor.
Is Qualiteh VDA-QMC certified?
No. Qualiteh structures its audits per VDA 6.3:2023 methodology, and the auditor holds the VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor qualification recognized by Bureau Veritas. Qualiteh itself is not a VDA-QMC certification body and does not issue VDA-QMC certificates. If you need a certificate issued by an accredited body, we will tell you so plainly.
How long does a VDA 6.3 audit take?
It depends on the process scope and site access, and a P1 potential analysis is far lighter than a full P2-P7 audit. We agree the audit duration and the report date on the scoping call, rather than quote a single number that does not fit every process.
What happens after a red or yellow rating?
A Red rating typically puts the contract award on hold until the process is recovered; a Yellow is conditional. We build a corrective action plan against the findings and run a re-audit to VDA 6.3:2023 to confirm they are closed.
Do you audit in English, German or Serbian?
Yes. Audits run in Serbian, English or German, which matters when the report has to satisfy a German or Italian OEM customer as well as the plant floor in Serbia.
What is the difference between VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949?
IATF 16949 certifies the whole quality management system through a third-party body. VDA 6.3 audits one specific manufacturing process and rates it Red, Yellow or Green. A supplier can hold a valid IATF certificate and still fail a VDA 6.3 process audit on a specific line.
Book a VDA 6.3 scoping call
Tell us the process, the customer requirement and the timeline. Thirty minutes and you will have a clear scope, a plan and a straight answer on whether we are the right fit.