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PPAP - Production Part Approval Process

The Production Part Approval Process (or PPAP) reflects ISO16949 requirements and customer-specific expectations applicable to the outcome of Advanced Product Quality Planning process (APQP) for the design and development of new vehicles and their components. All submissions of production parts (Off-Tool Sample Submissions) must be include comprehensive documented evidence of compliance with ISO16949, APQP and customer-specific requirements.

CONSULTING PROFILE

Quexx professionals have extensive hands-on experience in the Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Assurance departments of the world-class Automotive manufacturers. We will evaluate your needs and the expectations of your customer, and align your product development activities with APQP requirements and guidelines.

SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Quexx International Ltd. consultants have extensive experience and expertise and are dedicated to providing you with exceptional quality services.

We will assist you at all stages of PPAP:
- Quality Planning (Process Control Plans – PCP: key characteristics, process and inspection stages, verification methods, equipment, frequency, specifications, acceptance criteria, etc.)
- Design FMEA (DFMEA) - analysis and mitigation of failure modes, Critical Characteristics, etc.)
- Process Flow Diagram –
steps in the manufacturing process, including supplied product
- Process Control Plan (PCP) – a step-by-step plan for quality control/assurance

- Process FMEA (PFMEA) – feasibility, Significant Characteristics, analysis and mitigation of failure modes
- Product and Process Verification and Validation (Design Validation Plan and Report – DVP&R, Process Plan and Validation, Process Capability studies, etc.)
- Design Records – drawings and calculations, design evaluation and verification, design archives
- Engineering Change Control (ECN-Engineering Change Notice, or equivalent)
- Engineering Approval – a post-trial approval, endorsed by the customer
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA) – verification of gauges and inspection, control and test equipment i.e. Gauge R&R, checking fixture/aids,
- Dimensional Inspection – inspection results (against the drawing/specification)
- Material / Performance Test Results – material certificates and/or laboratory testing
- Process Capability Studies (PCP) – elements of Statistical Process Control (Cpk, etc.)
- Laboratory Accreditation – certifications of laboratories involved in testing and evaluations
- Appearance Approval Report – Appearance Approval Inspection (approved by the customer)
- Sample Production Parts – samples representative of First Production Run
- Master Sample – sample from production parts endorsed by the customer
- Checking Aids – templates, checking tools, including dimensional/other results
- Customer-Specific Requirements – i.e. OEM customer requirements (Ford, GM, etc.)
- Part Submission Warrant (PSW) – a summary of the whole PPAP package


We will also help you:

- to maintain ongoing annual certification of your products, where applicable, and
- to implement Continuous Improvement processes focused on the needs of the customer, effective CAPA techniques, company-wide Quality Function Deployment (QFD), error-proofing, and other quality-up-cost-down initiatives, as required.

BENEFITS:

  • PPAP project in the hands of consultants with hands-on Automotive experience
  • no hassles (and extra costs) associated with external training
  • compliance with ISO 9001/16949, PPAP and other regulatory requirements
  • harmonious collaboration with your Automotive customer
  • better documentation, repetitive processes, improved performance
  • successful PPAP application

TRAINING:

We offer tailor-made training suitable for all employees. Our training is conveniently performed in-house or at the suitable location near your premises. This approach guarantees minimum disruption to your operations, and the training is delivered at a fraction of cost when compared to the cost of the same training performed externally. Our services are delivered at a level tailored to suit your needs and the needs of your unique work environment.
 

 


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