Description

Learn the skills needed to implement the APQP process, develop Control Plans and complete the Production Part Approval Process smoothly and efficiently in your company. Acquire the skills to complete all APQP phases from "voice of the customer" through final output, including Control Plan methodology and PPAP submission.

Length: 2 days
Prerequisites: Knowledge of automotive requirements recommended
CEUs: 1.5

Benefits

• Avoid confusion or misinterpretation of automotive requirements with a clear and concise understanding of the key linkages between ISO/TS 16949:2002 requirements and APQP, FMEA, MSA and SPC, organizing the components into a cohesive and easy to understand "big picture" of the entire planning process.
• Develop real-world, functional knowledge of:

- The five phases of APQP
- Control Plan methodology
- PPAP submission requirements
• Optimize understanding and retention with the Plexus Learning Model

- Multiple learning channels through lecture, coaching, group activities, innovative learning exercises and case studies.
- Hands-on insights. Lecturing is minimized so learning is maximize.
- Learn by doing. Connect the lessons learned to your real world by using your current circumstances as examples for activities.

Highlights

• Through group activities, and hands-on coaching, you learn the importance of thorough planning activities.
• Participants will develop a functional timing plan for production and delivery of a simulated product.
• Using simulation, groups work with customer engineers to develop a customer requirement and take it from prototype to a functionally acceptable and capable part. This activity takes participants through all required steps to obtain customer approval of the team-designed and team-produced part.
• Realism is enhanced as teams develop flow charts, process instructions and control plans for the product and carry them through to PPAP submission.
• Guided by the trainer, groups identify linkages between the APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP and ISO/TS 16949:2002 requirements, organizing the components into a cohesive and easy to understand "big picture" of the entire planning process.

Topics Covered

• The Basics of Quality Planning and PPAP
• Determining Customer Needs and Expectations
• Elements of the Planning Processes
• Features of Developing a Manufacturing System and its Control Plans, and Validating the Manufacturing Process
• Evaluating Effectiveness of Product Quality Planning
• Customer-Specific Instructions

Who Should Attend

• Quality Managers and Quality Team Leaders
• Third-Party Auditors of ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Anyone involved in the implementation of ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Individuals and cross-functional teams implementing the quality planning process to meet ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Anyone who wants a better understanding of the quality planning process

Instructors

Plexus Master Trainers. In addition to facilitating Implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Control Plan and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) training, Plexus Master Trainers train and evaluate:

• ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO 14001:2004, AS9100, Education and Healthcare Trainers
• ISO/TS 16949 Certification Body auditors and supplier auditors

Plexus also customizes training for organizations worldwide.

Agenda

Day 1

• Basics of Quality Planning and APQP
• APQP 1.0 - Plan and Define
• APQP 2.0 - Product Design and Development
• APQP 3.0 - Process Design and Development

Day 2

• APQP 4.0 - Product and Process Validation
• Production Part Approval Process
• APQP 5.0 - Production, Feedback, Assessment
• Key Linkages and APQP Examples
• Bulk Material Supplement

Course Availability

This course is offered through AIAG and as an in-house course at your company. When delivered at your location, this course gives you a great start in putting the processes of APQP to work in your company!