APQP, Control Plan and PPAP - Understanding and Implementing

What will I learn?

• Understand general expectations for each APQP task and the higher system level of phases
• Apply techniques to mitigate cascading impact of ineffective execution on program objectives  
• Identify and learn to address changes that occur during and after development 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of tasks performed as well as how to measure metrics for APQP
• Understand and apply the use of each APQP tool in a real world context
• Analyze real world applications for effective communication internally, and with stakeholders
• Create linkages between APQP tools at the task level
• Apply proven techniques for problem resolution/escalation
• Analyze different methodologies of program management
• Understand APQP as a system and how it contributes to the business system
• Create an APQP program aligned to applicable QMS standards
• Understand and apply various methodologies for managing time, cost, and risk factors
• Apply new techniques to manage the flow down of customer/regulatory requirements
• Evaluate and analyze risk at the system level on program development
• Apply auditing measurements of effectiveness and how to identify focus areas and audit trails based on indicators 

Who should attend?

Ideal for program managers, engineering, support staff, leaders, and auditors involved in APQP projects seeking clarity and effectiveness in managing, delivering, and auditing the APQP process from start to finish.

Agenda

Day 1

• Fundamentals of APQP
• Phase 1 - Quotation overview 
• Phase 1 Case Study 

Day 2 

• Phase 2 - Design Overview
• Phase 2 Case Study 
• Phase 3 - Process Overview
• Phase 3 Case Study 

Day 3

• Phase 4 - Control Plan overview 
• Phase 4 Case Study 
• Phase 5