Management representative in IATF

Answer:

There is no formal request for a management representative. Have in mind that standard IATF 16949 is requesting to assign other roles such as personnel for ensuring the customer requirements and similar.

For more information, please read the article:
How to define roles and responsibilities within an IATF 16949 based QMS https://advisera.com/16949academy/blog/2017/11/29/how-to-define-roles-and-responsibilities-within-an-iatf-16949-based-qms/

2. When to do MSA studies?

Answer:

Measurement system analysis (MSA) is performed for each type of measurement/inspection/test equipment system defined in the control plan.

Find out more about MSA studies in our article:
How to establish measurement system analysis according to IATF 16949: https://advisera.com/16949academy/blog/2017/11/08/how-to-establish-measurement-system-analysis-according-to-iatf-16949/