IATF 16949
Ability to apply IATF 16949 concepts, methods and tools safely and effectively in semiconductor & electronics contexts.
What each level means
The P1–P5 scale is shared across every skill, but what each level means changes with the skill. This is what it looks like in practice.
P1
Explains purpose, terminology, safety constraints and common use cases for IATF 16949.
P2
Performs standard IATF 16949 work using approved procedures/tools with routine review.
P3
Independently applies IATF 16949 to complex work, troubleshoots issues and improves local practice.
P4
Designs standards/approaches for IATF 16949, leads cross-team implementation and mentors practitioners.
P5
Defines enterprise or industry practice for IATF 16949, resolves novel problems and shapes long-term capability.
Source: PROCOMER FTZ employer benchmark