Demystifying Internal Audits
Phoenix ASQ Virtual Meeting
July 10, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
There is no charge - Advance registration is required.
Internal audits help individuals and organizations determine how effective their management systems are by assessing processes. While not everyone enjoys the idea of an audit, reviewing requirements and standards is important, and audits help teams learn where improvements can be made and if there are any gaps in current practices that need to be addressed.
This presentation will focus on internal auditing, from developing the program to tips and tricks throughout implementation and management.
Whether you're required to conduct internal audits due to compliance to a standard or if you're just wanting to support continuous improvement, participants will learn about the benefits and dive into scheduling, principles, auditor competency, process, reporting, and more.
Take-aways from this session will include insights from real-life examples and general knowledge that supports a successful program.
About the speaker: Jennifer Stepniowski is an ASQ Fellow with nearly three decades of experience providing quality solutions to a number of industries. As a CMQ/OE, Jennifer has built and executed quality systems for several organizations including a global implementation for Milwaukee Tool and more recently for Modine's Advanced Thermal Systems. As a certified IATF 16949 auditor, Jennifer has supported the certification and management process for production within the automotive industry. Currently, Jennifer is using certifications in ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity and ISO 26262 for functional safety of road vehicles to manage Modine's implementation of these standards for automotive parts with embedded software.
A public speaker, author, and former adjunct instructor, Jennifer is passionate about educating and inspiring quality professionals and others. Based in Milwaukee near the home of ASQ, she enjoys spending free time hiking with her Australian Shepard and reading mystery novels.