The IATF 16949:2016 certification further validates AISIN’s commitment to quality
AISIN U.S.A. MFG., INC. (AUM) today announced it has achieved IATF 16949:2016 certification, a globally recognized automotive quality management system standard. This milestone reinforces AISIN’s commitment to integrity and to delivering consistent quality, dependable performance and peace of mind across the automotive supply chain.
“Earning IATF 16949 certification is a significant milestone for AUM and a reflection of the pride, excellence and integrity our team brings to work every day,” said Shawn Deppen, president, AISIN U.S.A. MFG., INC. “It further validates our team’s robust processes, disciplined systems, problem-solving capabilities and our commitment to doing things the right way—consistently.”
Founded in July 1988 in Seymour, Indiana, AUM has grown from 250 employees producing moldings and door frames in a 150,000-square-foot facility to more than 1,900 team members manufacturing essential automotive products across more than 1.1 million square feet. That growth has been guided by a simple principle: committed to growth and success, but never at the expense of quality. The company’s new certification further strengthens that commitment.
Below is a quick look at what customers and suppliers can expect from working with AUM:
- Customers – Enhanced reliability: Standardized processes designed to reduce variation and support defect prevention.
- Customers – Prevention and protection: Earlier identification of risk so concerns can be addressed before they affect customer operations.
- Customers – Fast resolution: A disciplined approach to problem-solving that focuses on root cause and preventing recurrence.
- Suppliers – Clear alignment: Expectations aligned to a global automotive quality benchmark used across leading programs.
- Suppliers – Streamlined partnership: Consistent communication and a shared focus on reducing rework and waste while expediting costs.
- Suppliers – Strong collaboration: A more structured approach to planning and change management that helps reduce surprises and disruption.
- Global alignment: Confidence that AUM meets a rigorous quality management standard recognized across the global automotive supply chain.
- Seymour legacy: A proud, long-term investment in people and processes that is rooted in Seymour and built to serve global platforms.
- Momentum into 2026 and beyond: AISIN remains committed to continuous improvement in partnership with customers and suppliers.
About AISIN U.S.A. MFG., INC.
AISIN U.S.A. MFG., INC. (AUM) is a manufacturer of automotive components located in Seymour, Indiana. As AISIN’s first North American manufacturing location, AUM has grown significantly since its founding in July 1988 and continues to focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality and performance. AUM is part of AISIN Corporation, a top 10, global Tier One automotive supplier of essential components, systems and technologies. AISIN Group has 190+ consolidated companies and employs more than 120,000 team members worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.aisinusa.com/.