Globally uniform and recognised: IATF 16949

ERNST Group
World-class technology leader

The ERNST Group shows internationally what is possible with forming technology. Since 1970, ERNST has earned a first-class reputation for exceptional quality and reliability as well as for sophisticated technologies and processes. Time and again, we have been able to astonish our customers with innovative solutions from their vision to series production readiness.

This has shaped our global reputation as a development partner – especially for the most demanding applications.
Competences
The most complex components and intricate shapes
Innovative, efficient and manufactured to the highest quality

Whether safety-relevant airbag components or unique double-sheet metal housings for noise reduction – ERNST has proven millions of times how safety and precision can be brought into innovative forms. From non-cutting and cutting production to high-precision laser welding – ERNST uses the most modern production technology possibilities.

Perfectly produced in individually developed and constantly optimized processes at four locations around the globe – all of which are certified according to IATF 16949.

Which component can we bring into shape for you?
Products
Cross-industry specialist
From the automotive industry to applications in the non-automotive sectors

In one of the world's leading industries, customers from the automotive industry have always been the principal consumers for the diverse products and services from ERNST. We are just as pleased to make this sophisticated technology also available to customers from other sectors beyond of the automotive industry and support you with new product developments.

Which segment do you find yourself in?
Career
- ERNST as an employer
  - Culture & Responsibility
  - Development Opportunities
- USA
International perspectives
In a medium-sized and humane group of companies

Where people feel comfortable and personal development is possible, extraordinary results are achieved. Family interaction is just as much a part of ERNST's corporate culture as development models for each individual employee. Appreciation, work-life-balance and individually suitable areas of responsibility are an existential component of the continuing success of ERNST Umformtechnik.

Build your opportunities with the possibility to work internationally..Whether you are a skilled worker with work experience, a career starter with completed training, a student or an apprentice.

Ernst is shaping the future and helping you shape yours.

Shaping the Future

The IATF (International Automotive Task Force) published IATF 16949 in October 2016 as part of continual advancements in standards for quality management systems. Over the past several months all ERNST locations have been successfully certified based on this new “high-level structure”. The primary changes and/or additions contained in the new standard may be summarised as follows:

Emphasis is placed on product safety
Increased importance is placed on supplier management
Emphasis is placed on training needs and skills
Lean management and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) are adopted as standards
Risk analyses are required for significant processes

In general, the new IATF 16949 promotes and demands “risk-based thinking” for all processes.

“We are proud to be able to offer our customers comparable, high-level quality standards around the world as a result of this step,” explains a satisfied ERNST QM Officer Joachim Kiene.