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

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

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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 16949:2002 (Second Edition) and the AIAG Third Edition FMEA Manual as well as basic the basic concepts of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

The approaches discussed and employed in this course are consistent with the intent and guidelines in the APQP 2nd Edition, FMEA 4th Edition, and PPAP 4th Edition manuals issued by GM, Ford and Chrysler through the AIAG.

Who Should Attend

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

Recommended Training and/or Experience

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.