Quality Control

- Define project scope and objectives.

- Determine customer requirements and expectations.

- Develop project schedule and allocate resources.

- Create design specifications based on customer requirements.

- Identify potential risks during the design phase using tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

- Participate in iterative design reviews to improve the product.

- Develop manufacturing processes that are consistent with product design.

- Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and control processes to ensure they meet quality standards.

- Perform process FMEA to identify and mitigate manufacturing-related risks.

- Validate products through testing to ensure they meet design specifications and customer requirements.

- Measurement System Analysis (MSA) is used to ensure that our measurement systems are evaluated to accurately measure various characteristics of the product.

- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is performed to confirm that the manufacturing process consistently produces parts at the required quality level.

- Gather production and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.

- Lessons learned are documented and integrated into future projects to enhance the APQP process.

- Assemble a cross-functional team with the expertise needed to solve the problem, ensuring that each member understands their role and responsibilities in the problem-solving process.

- Clearly define the problem, including specific details such as what happened, where it happened, when it was discovered, and the impact on the organization. Use data and evidence to support this description.

- Identify and implement interim measures to control the problem and prevent it from worsening while a permanent solution is developed, ensuring that these measures are effective and monitoring their impact.

- Conduct a thorough analysis to determine the root cause of the problem, document all potential causes and validate them with data.

- Permanent corrective actions are developed and selected to address the root causes identified in D4, and implemented through testing or simulation to ensure that they are feasible and effective.

- Implement the selected corrective actions in the relevant processes, ensuring that all team members are aware of and trained on the new procedures or changes.

- Modify processes, systems, or training to prevent the problem from recurring. This includes updating documentation, revising standard operating procedures, or enhancing training programs.

- Recognize and celebrate the efforts of the team involved in resolving the issue. This helps to foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

- Define objectives, clearly outlining what needs to be achieved in this audit;

- Select an auditor, a qualified auditor who understands the VDA6.3 framework and has experience in process auditing;

- Develop an audit plan, including scope, criteria and timeline, to ensure that all relevant processes are covered;

- Conduct data collection, through interviews, document review and observation of actual processes;

- Assessment, according to VDA6.3 standard assessment process, focusing on process design, implementation and effectiveness;

- Documentation of results, creating a thorough report that describes the results of the audit, including strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement;

- Action Plan, creating an action plan to address identified issues, assigning responsibilities and a timeline for implementation;

- Monitoring progress, reviewing the implementation of the action plan on a regular basis and assessing its effectiveness;

- Continuous improvement, using insights gained from audits to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

- Define the scope of the audit, determine which products are to be audited and the specific quality criteria to be assessed.

- Select the audit team and assemble a team with expertise in product quality assessment.

- Audit Planning, develop a detailed plan outlining the audit process, including timeline and methodology.

- Product Assessment, evaluate the product against defined quality criteria, including functionality, reliability and adherence to specifications.

- Documentation of results, produce a report summarizing the results of the audit, highlighting any non-conformities and areas for improvement.

- Recommendations, provide actionable recommendations to improve product quality and compliance.

- Implement changes, work with the relevant teams to implement changes based on audit findings.

- Review effectiveness, conduct follow-up audits to ensure that improvements have been realized and are ongoing.