NTI advises that all organizations implementing a new quality program enlist the help of a third-party auditor not involved with the program’s development. This ensures objectivity in the internal auditing phase. Our team of auditors will travel to your site to perform a detailed and thorough internal audit using the NIAC or internal checklist to verify your program’s compliance with current regulations and policies. We provide a final report offering our observations and recommendations for improvements to your program before an external audit. Internal audits can be performed solely by NTI or can involve members of your team. (See Supervisory Audits)

Are you looking for assistance performing audits/surveys of your suppliers?

NTI can supervise your Lead Auditors-in-Training while auditing your program or your supplier’s programs. This is a great way for them to earn the credits necessary to complete their Lead Auditor certification.

NTI’s lead auditor training course is designed to provide an overview of Nuclear Lead Auditor requirements stated in 10CFR50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1. This three-day course can be attended either in-person at our Norcross, GA facility or online. We can also provide onsite training at your facility. 

NTI can provide a Gap Analysis of your developing program to spot any problem areas before you submit the program to an internal or external auditor for review. This will help identify which areas need the most attention to bring your program from where it currently is to where you want it to be. 

NTI is well-versed in developing quality programs from the ground up and can assist your company with your specific development needs. We understand that a quality program is only as good as its implementation, so NTI will continue working with you until the written policies become company practice.

In addition to program development, we can assist you in the development of quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, and forms that are compliant with ISO 9001, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and NQA-1.

If you are looking for support in creating and implementing special processes such as Welding, Soldering, Commercial Grade Dedication, Software Dedication, Equipment Qualification, Commercial Grade Surveys, Utilization of ISO-17025 Accreditation for Calibration and Test Services, PQI testing, etc., NTI can assist you in establishing these processes through developing necessary documents and training your employees in implementing these processes effectively.

NTI can assist you in developing and implementing the corrective action and preventive action plans to fix your audit findings. Also, we can help you in process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity by meeting quality requirements using tools like Statistical Process Controls, Lean Thinking Methods, and PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT Process.