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Core Tools Understanding (APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, SPC and MSA)

Seminar Content

This five-day seminar addresses in depth, how Process Flows, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans and shop floor documentation are linked and used to achieve process standardization and improvement. This seminar also focuses on PPAP and PSW consistent with the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2009 (Second Edition) and the AIAG Fourth Edition FMEA Manual as well as basic the basic concepts of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed for Internal Auditors, Management Representatives, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 Implementation Teams, and others who would like to develop judgment and decision-making in ISO 9001:2008, ISO/TS 16949:2009 and to learn how to effectively audit the New Product Development activities.

Prerequisites

Participants should possess a working knowledge of, as well as some experience in ISO-based quality management systems, as well as a firm understanding of basic quality tools.

Seminar Materials

Each participant will receive a seminar manual. All concepts will be introduced using examples. Group exercises will make use of an example product and process.

Seminar Goals

  • Provide a basic understanding of the core tools used in New Product Development for effective auditing programs.
  • Provide a hands-on approach to AQP and its relationship to program management to give the knowledge and skills needed to participate in a team that will introduce new products and processes smoothly.
  • Focus on the use of Process Management to achieve standardization and improvement using Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEA and Process Control Plans.
  • Understand all major automotive industry approaches to FMEAs and Control Plans and the variations in current use.
  • Develop the understanding and skills necessary to measure and monitor manufacturing processes and correct problems when they arise.
  • Auditors will have a firm understanding of statistical tools required for auditing an organizations knowledge and use of statistical methods.

Seminar Outline

  • APQP
  • DFMEA/DVP&R
  • Process Flow
  • Process FMEA
  • Control Plans
  • Work Instructions
  • Product Approval Process (PAP)
  • SPC
  • MSA

Course Sequence: CTU

Core Tools Understanding (CTU) (APQP & DFMEA, FMEA/Control Plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA)

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Sep 17-21, 2012-Ann Arbor, MI
 Core Tools Understanding (CTU) (APQP & DFMEA, FMEA/Control Plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA)Sep 17-21, 2012-Ann Arbor, MI
Nov 12-16, 2012-Ann Arbor, MI
 Core Tools Understanding (CTU) (APQP & DFMEA, FMEA/Control Plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA)Nov 12-16, 2012-Ann Arbor, MI
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