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GM Global APQP

General Motors Corporation

Worldwide Purchasing

Global Purchasing and Supply Chain

Preface

This Reference Manual represents the collaborative efforts of multiple GM worldwide teams engaged to develop a GM Common process manual that includes APQP, Launch, and Current Quality. Prior to this, multiple documents existed to define a Supplier Quality process from APQP through Current Quality.

APQP

The APQP portion of this manual defines GMs common global product quality planning requirements that are necessary to develop and implement an APQP process for a product or service. It is intended as a standard to provide the Supplier Quality Engineer, and the supplier, a common format from which to proceed with all steps of APQP.

Launch

The Launch portion of this manual defines standardized processes that support specific supplier launch readiness activities and APQP deliverables. These globally approved activities are designed to assist in the assessment of launch readiness of all suppliers and ensure execution of flawless launches.Current

The Current portion of this manual defines the standardized work around common processes used globally to protect our manufacturing/assembly plants and to drive systemic improvement to the supply base.

Approved by:Global Supplier Quality Directors

Table of Contents

Preface..I

Table of Contents ........II

Manual Content Explanation ......IV

Revision History..V

Section 1 Global APQP

Customer Monitored/Supplier Monitored Matrix .......1APQP Process Model Flow .2

Document Usage Guidelines by Global Region ..3Revision History...4

APQP Task Definitions

Task 1: Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting .........6

Task 2: Technical Reviews .........9Task 3: APQP Assessment & Sourcing...11Task 4: Supplier Gate Reviews ...........13Task 5: Timing Charts/Open Issues .18Task 6: Feasibility & Manufacturing Assessment Letters ...19Task 7: Flow Chart ...21Task 8: DFMEA ...23Task 9: Design Reviews ...25Task 10: Gage, Tool & Equipment Reviews ....27Task 11: GP-11 Pre-prototype & Prototype Material........30Task 12: PFMEA.......32Task 13: Control Plan ...34Task 14: GP-12 Early Production Containment ......36Task 15: PPAP ......38Task 16: Run @ Rate (GP-9) ....40Task 17: Lessons Learned ......43Section 2 Global Launch

Task 1: Cross Functional Risk Assessment ...............46Task 2: GPSC/SQA Launch Team Staffing.......47Task 3: Global Launch Matrix...48Task 4: Special Action Teams .......50Task 5: Launch Issue Escalation Process......48

Task 6: Conference Calls.. . ......51Task 7: GPSC Executive Supplier Days (Pre-Launch Conference).......52Task 8: Boundary Sample Review (cross-functional.............53Task 9: PCP Verification....54Task 10: Capacity Verification Audit......55Task 11: Proactive CS2......56Section 3 Global Current

Document Usage Guidelines by Global Region....58Supplier Training...60Approved 3rd Party Providers....60Current Task DefinitionsTask 1: Continuous Improvement.. ...........61Task 2: Quality Systems Basics.........63Task 3: Shutdown/Start Up Activity......67Task 4: Process Control Plan Audit...70Task 5: Creativity Team Support...72Task 6: Global Emerging Issue/Alert Process........76Task 7: Spill Prevention Activity.......79Task 8: Controlled Shipping 1.......82Task 9: Controlled Shipping 2.......86Task 10: Supplier Performance Review Meetings.....91Task 11: Executive Champion Process.......94Task 12: Top Focus Process........98Task 13: New Business Hold/Exit..102Appendices

Appendix 1(Complex Systems/Sub-assembly APQP Management Plan.110Appendix 2Data Sources for Warranty..114Glossary of Terms..116

Manual Content Explanation

This manual contains three (3) sections. Each section has tasks that are referenced by a task number and includes the following:

Task name

Task Owner(s)

Task Timing (approximate)

Task Description

Deliverables upon completion of the specific task

Customer(s) for the deliverables

Necessary Inputs to complete the specific task including source for each input

Listing of Resourcesthis includes people of organizations involved in completing the task

Methodologybrief description of the task and purpose SQE Responsibilitiesbrief description of actions required

Supplier Responsibilitiesbrief description of actions required

References and additional information

Appendices

The Appendices contain a Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies APQP Management Plan and Data Sources for Warranty.Document Procurement

Forms

GM forms and documents referenced in this manual (GM 1927) can be obtained through GM SupplyPower at www.gmsupplypower.com and be copied for use.

GM General Procedures (GPs)

General Procedures (GPs) referenced can be obtained through GM SupplyPower at www.gmsupplypower.com and be copied for use.

Labels & Tags

Labels and tags referenced in the APQP process can be obtained as follows:

GMAP and GME contact the SQE

GMLAAM Labels and tags can be obtained from any supplier as long as it meets standards identified in the General Procedures GMNA Contact CMS Print Solutions 1-734-953-3266, extension 211, Fax 1-734-953-3265AIAG Documents

All AIAG specific documents referenced can be obtained by contacting AIAG at 01-248-358-3003. Documents can also be ordered by accessing the web at www.AIAG.org. In Europe contact Carwin Ltd at 44-1708-861333.

Note to Suppliers:This manual is intended to be comprehensive and all-encompassing; however, certain circumstances will prompt questions. If you have any questions regarding any part of this manual you are encouraged to contact your respective Supplier Quality Engineer.

Revision History

May, 2005Task 1Program Risk Assessment Title changed from Cross Functional Risk Assessment; enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables

Task 2GP/SQA Launch Team Resource Plan Development Title changed from GPSC/SQA Launch Team Staffing; Changed task owner for Launch Leader to Launch Director; enhanced task description and methodology to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables; clarified task owner responsibility

Task 3Global Launch Matrix Changed task timing to reflect actual publication process; enhanced task description and methodology to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables; updated data processing flow chart

Task 5Daily Launch Issue Escalation Process Former task 5 Launch Issue Escalation Process and task 6 Conference Calls combined to reflect practice

Task 6Pre Launch Conference Title changed from GPSC Executive Supplier Days (Pre-Launch Conference); enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables

Task 7Boundary Sample Review Enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables; include updated Boundary Sample RASIC Chart

Task 11 Problem Solving Process Enhanced methodology to be more descriptive of process; included references to GM Problem Solving Processes in Additional Information

Appendix 2 Data Sources for Warranty

LegendLegend updated to correctly show Internal and External versus GM only sources.

Revision History

November, 2006

Task 5Daily Launch Issue Escalation Process Former task 5 Launch Issue Escalation Process and task 6 Conference Calls combined to reflect practice

Task 6Pre Launch Conference Title changed from GPSC Executive Supplier Days (Pre-Launch Conference); enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables

Task 7Boundary Sample Review Enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables; include updated Boundary Sample RASIC Chart

Task 11 Problem Solving Process Enhanced methodology to be more descriptive of process; included references to GM Problem Solving Processes in Additional Information

June, 2007VariousChanged references to QS900 and Quality Characteristics to match current terminology.

Section 1

Global APQP

Customer vs. Supplier Monitored APQP

The following matrix describes the responsibility differences between Customer-Monitored and Supplier-Monitored APQP. Suppliers are responsible for carrying out all the R activities shown in the supplier column of the matrix, whether or not their parts are designated as customer or supplier-monitored APQP. If a part is designated as customer-monitored APQP, a GM representative may monitor and approve the APQP activities.

Customer MonitoredSupplier Monitored

APQPAPQP

APQP ActivitySupplierGMSupplierGM

1Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting.N/AR N/AR

2Technical ReviewsSRSR

3GPSC APQP Assessment & SourcingN/ARN/AR

4Supplier Gate ReviewsRARI

5Timing Charts/Open IssuesRARI

6Feasibility & Manufacturing Assessment LettersRARI

7Flow Chart RIRI

8DFMEA (1 Supplier Design Responsible, 2 GM Design Responsible)R (1)S (2)AR

SI

9Design Review (1 Supplier Design Responsible, 2 GM Design Responsible)R (1)

S (2)S (1)R (2)I

10Gage, Tool and Equipment ReviewRARI

11GP-11 RIRI

12PFMEA RIRI

13Control PlanRIRI

14GP-12 RIRI

15PPAP RA *RA *

16Run @ Rate (GP-9)RAR I

17Lessons LearnedRIRI

R Responsible (GM or Supplier)

A Approve - GM approves deliverables

S Support completion of deliverables (GM or Supplier)

I Inform GM reviews deliverables at discretion of SQE

C Consult N/A Not Applicable

* GME: ASQ&R informed of PPAP Status by Q&R

Document Usage Guidelines by Global Region

F = Reference Only (Information only, Nothing to fill out)

NA = Not applicable for specified region

MD = Mandatory Document (document type required, specific format required)

MI = Mandatory Information (document type required, format may vary, minimum

content mandatory)

RD = Recommended Document (document recommended, specific format required)

RI = Recommended Information (document recommended, format may vary)

DocumentNumberGMNAGMAPGM LAAMGME

APQP Project PlanGM1927-1 F F F F

APQP Timing ChartGM1927-2 MI MI MI MI

Supplier Quality Statement of Requirements (SOR)GM1927-3FFFF

Required Quality InformationGM1927-4F (1)F (1)F (1)F (1)

APQP Open IssuesGM1927-5 MIMIMIMI

Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting ChecklistGM1927-6RDRDRDRD

GPSC APQP AssessmentGM1927-7MDMDMDMD

Lessons Learned Process OverviewGM1927-10RDRDRDRD

Technical Review ChecklistGM1927-13RDRDRDRD

APQP Kick-Off Meeting ChecklistGM1927-14RDRDMD (2)

RD (4)MD (2)

RD (4)

APQP Kick-Off Meeting PresentationGM1927-15RDRDRDRD

Process Control Plan Audit WorksheetGM1927-16MDRDMDMD

GM and Supplier Program ContactsGM1927-17MDRDMDMD

Typical Agenda Commodity Sourcing Strategy MeetingGM1927-18FFFF

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment LettersGM1927-19MDMDMDMD

Process Capability Over TimeGM1927-20RDRDRDRD

RPN Reduction Summary ChartGM1927-21MDMDMDMD

Program Management RASIC( GM1927-22MFRDFF

Directed Buy/Directed Source Checklist( GM1927-23MRDFRDF

Subcontractor Program Status Matrix( GM1927-25MRDRDMDMD

Subcontractor Detailed Status Matrix( GM1927-26MRDRDMDMD

Fixture Design MatrixGM1927-27RDNANANA

Global Powertrain PFMEA Risk Ranking Form GM1927-28MD (3) MD (3) MD (3) MD (3)

(1) Advanced Purchasing RFQs only

(3) Powertrain Specific Suppliers

(2) Customer Monitored APQP only

(4) Supplier Monitored APQP only

(Documents related specifically to Complex System/Sub-assembliesObsolete Documents: GM 1927-8GM 1927-11GM 1927-24M

GM 1927-9GM 1927-12

Revision History

January, 2004

Tasks 1-17

Task 1Commodity Sourcing Strategy MeetingUnder "Necessary Inputs" added warranty. Under "Methodology" section added types of warranty data to discuss at meeting. Under "Methodology" section added more information on PSA requirements and scoring method. Under "SQE Responsibility" section added that Part Specific SOR needs to be included in RFQ. Under "Additional Information" added AIAG QSA and Data sources for Warranty.

Task 2Technical ReviewsUnder Necessary Inputs eliminated Complex Systems/Subassemblies. Under "Methodology" section added Part Specific SOR to lessons learned review. Under the "SQE Responsibility" section added supplier understanding of Part Specific SOR. Under the "SQE Responsibility" section removed the word "recommended" that was listed next to the supplier understanding of SQ SOR. Under "Supplier Responsibility" section replaced "IPTV" with "warranty goals and expectations" and added warranty sufficiency plans.

Task 3GSCQ APQP Assessment & SourcingUnder "Necessary Inputs" removed "QSA" reference to eliminate confusion (PSA and QSA are the same document). Under the "SQE Responsibility" section modified the follow-up requirements to correspond with changes to the GPSC APQP Assessment changes.

Task 4Supplier Gate ReviewsUnder "Deliverables" section removed sentence that referenced the Complex Systems appendix. Under "Methodology" section removed sentence from each Gate Review that referenced APQP Program management Complex Systems. Replaced "QWIK" with "Warranty Reduction Plans. In Supplier Gate Review #3, removed reference to GM 1927-23M. Under "SQE Responsibilities" section added Part Specific SOR to lessons learned requirement.

Task 6Feasibility and Manufacturing Assessment LettersMethodology section, added GM Engineer as a recipient of Letters 2-4. Removed sentence that described letter as a formal transfer of responsibility from supplier's engineering to supplier's manufacturing organization.

Task 8DFMEAUnder "Necessary Input" section replaced "criteria checklist" with "Part Specific SOR". Under the "Methodology" section added "high severity items" to DFMEA flow chart box.

Task 10Gage, Tooling and Equipment Reviewsunder "SQE Responsibility" section added sentence to verify the existence of GM owned tooling and that it is properly identified as GM property.

Task 11GP-11 Pre-Prototype and PrototypeUnder "Methodology" section added "or equivalent" to requirement that supplier's must ensure subcontractors follow GP-11. Under "Supplier Responsibility" section replaced "GM 1826-2" with "GP-11 Corrective Action Plan"

Task 12PFMEAUnder "Necessary Inputs" section added Part Specific SOR to lessons learned input. Under "Methodology" section added "high severity items" to PFMEA box. Added "customer complaints, and internal data for the life of the part" to box that describes revision drivers. Under "SQE Responsibility" section added high severity failure modes to action plan requirement. Under "Supplier Responsibility" section add requirement for formal documented RPN reduction process, activity through the life of the part, subcontractor's involvement, and periodic reviews.

Task 13Control PlansChanged "may' to "should" for use of AIAG Control Plan format in the Definition section. Under the "Supplier Responsibility" section added requirement for layered audits and daily validation of error proofing. Also added review of subcontractor control plans.

Task 14Early Production Containment (GP-12)Under "Definition" section added GP-12 applicability whenever mandated by GM on any parts that present significant risk to a customer plant. Under "Methodology" section add requirement for separate inspection area, irreversible corrective action, and 100% check.

Task 16Run @ Rate (GP-9)Under "Necessary Inputs" changed "Quoted" to "Contracted" tooling capacity. Under "Methodology" section added that SQE may decide to participate in sub-component Run @ Rate, as appropriate. Under "SQE Responsibility" changed "regional database" to "system" in the bullet referencing where to status customer-monitored Run @ Rates. Under "Supplier Responsibility" section removed "supplier monitored" from bullet referencing the status of Run @ Rates. Under "Additional Information" section removed wording regarding 2001 edition of GP-9. Under Methodology, SQE Responsibility, and Supplier Responsibility sections added a reference to GM 1960-C1, C2, C3.

Task 17Lessons LearnedUnder "Deliverables" added Part Specific SQ SOR updates. Under "Methodology" section changed "Key Stakeholders" to "Commodity Sourcing Strategy" meeting. Added references to Part Specific SQ SORs. Under "Supplier Responsibility" section moved error-proofing validation to Task 13.

Appendices

Appendix 1Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies APQP Management PlanMoved Document Usage Guidelines to the beginning of the APQP manual and made Complex Systems Appendix 1.

Appendix 2Data Sources for WarrantyMoved Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies APQP Management Plan to Appendix 1 and made Data Sources for Warranty Appendix 2.

Task Number:1

Task Name:Commodity Sourcing Strategy MeetingTask Owner: Buyer. SQE participates in meeting.

Task Timing:Pre-Sourcing

Task Description:The purpose of the Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting is to involve all GM stakeholders in the Advanced Purchasing process on a particular commodity package to develop and understand the sourcing process, content, timing, and strategy to ensure that the RFQ-package contains all information needed to receive comparable quotes. It is intended that these meetings be conducted on all commodities identified for early sourcing by the platform. Key Stakeholders meet to review key program information and timing as referenced in the Advanced Purchasing Typical Agenda (GM1927-18)

Deliverables:(Generic functional requirements for inclusion into the Engineering SOR

List of Critical and Non-Critical Commodities that the Supplier shall prepare and obtain GM approval for the ADVP&R Cover Sheet if required per the SOR.

Agreement by stakeholders on process, content, timing and strategy of the sourcing package

Guidelines and expectations for Supplier Workshops (technical design issues /timing, team members, questionnaire, etc.)

Target date for Technical Reviews

Communication Strategy - process to be used to communicate information to Key Stakeholders

(Program Management RASIC GM1927-22M for specific commodity APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5)Customer for Deliverables:Purchasing*, Engineering*, Supplier Quality*, Marketing, PC&L and any additional functional groups as appropriate * Mandatory participation as Key Stakeholders

Necessary Inputs:Source of Input:Technical documents (BOM, SOR, SSTS/CTS etc.)Engineer

ADV Process Tasks and DeliverablesEngineer

Creativity Team Bidders List (enhanced quality metrics)Buyer

Lessons Learned (including warranty items) on previous programsBuyer/SQE/Engineer

Program related informationKey Stakeholders (ref. GM1927-18)Resources:Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engineering

Methodology:

The Commodity Sourcing Strategy meeting date is identified on the Sourcing Program Plan.

Buyer sends invitation to appropriate Key Stakeholders identified for specific component/commodity/system.

The buyer conducts the meeting (typical agenda GM1927-18).

Key Stakeholders discuss and review program information and timing.

Each Stakeholder discusses pertinent requirements:

Review of Engineering requirements in technical documents

Supplier Quality Statement of Requirements (GM 1927-3)

Review Warranty Data i.e. Incidents Per Thousand Vehicles (IPTV), Cost Per Vehicle (CPV) and engineering benchmark data. Consult warranty champion, if necessary.

Key Stakeholders Review potential bidders list to restrict Request for Quotation (RFQ) distribution to suppliers meeting GM criteria, and to identify suppliers that need to be visited for conducting Potential Supplier Assessments (PSA). A PSA is an AIAG Quality System Assessment (QSA) conducted by the GM SQE utilizing the variable scoring method and covering the double asterisk (**) questions at a minimum. A score of at least 7 is required for each element. Consult warranty champion, if necessary.

Task Number:1 continued

Task Name:Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting

Methodology: (continued)

Supplier Workshops for technical design issues are planned (if applicable):

Questions are developed for the Supplier Workshops and dates are established.

A core group (sub-group of Stakeholders) is defined that will: Attend Supplier Workshops, summarize results and refine functional requirements based on workshop findings.

Key Stakeholders discuss and agree on the process, content, timing and strategy of the sourcing package.

The buyer clarifies the timing of each step in the AP Sourcing process and what is expected from each Stakeholder. Action items are also reviewed.

SQE Responsibility:

Participate in the meeting.

Clarify the role of the SQE in the sourcing process.

Review the requirements stated in the SQ SOR with the other Stakeholders.

Obtain knowledge of what is being sourced (functional aspects of part).

Obtain knowledge of timing (sourcing and program).

Confirm Make or Purchase (MOP) coding has been done for modules/integrated packages (Should accompany SOR).

Inquire about any sequencing plans.

Reviews suppliers on Creativity Team Bid List and corresponding performance with enhanced metrics.

Identify suppliers that will require Business Case Action Plans due to performance problems.

Provide SQ questions to be included in the Pre-Workshop questionnaire.

Provide an overview of the GM Global Lessons Learned web site process using the GM 1927-10 and communicate Lessons Learned information obtained from the GM Global Lessons Learned web site for the specific commodity. Ensure that the Part Specific SQ Statement of Requirements will be included in the Request For Quotation package if applicable. MUnderstand the Complex System/Sub-assembly and system requirements and verify with the engineer or buyer that the Program Management RASIC for the specific commodity (similar to GM 1927-22M) will be included in the RFQ.

Verify with the buyer that the roles and responsibilities have been clearly defined for any directed buy parts; complete the GM 1927-23M if applicable and ensure the completed form does not contradict any Purchasing contracts. Utilize the Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting Checklist GM1927-6 as appropriate (recommended).

Start the APQP Open Issues list (GM1927-5) with any items that need to be addressed. Consideration should be given to missing technical information, decisions on modularity, etc.

Understand Functional / End of Line Test requirements.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibility:

Participate in the sourcing strategy meeting.

Review Statement of Requirements.

Identify and communicate any manufacturing requirements (equipment, error proofing, control plan ) to be included in the SOR.

Provide Bill of Process (BOP).

Provide lessons learned.

Conduct on-site assessments of potential supplier manufacturing facilities.

Additional Information:

Supplier Quality Statement of Requirements GM1927-3

Required Quality Information GM1927-4

Open Issues list GM1927-5

Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting Checklist GM1927-6

Lessons Learned Process Overview GM1927-10

Typical Agenda Stakeholders Meeting GM1927-18

(Program Management RASIC GM example 1927-22MData sources for Warranty - Appendix 2

Task Number: 2Task Name:Technical Review

Task Owner: Buyer, SQE participates in meeting.

Task Timing:Pre-Sourcing

Task Description:The Technical Review is a meeting attended by the supplier, buyer, engineer, SQE and Manufacturing Engineer, with representation from other affected organizations. The purpose of the meeting is to review quotations to insure that all requirements in the RFQ-package have been understood and that the supplier has potential to produce parts meeting GM expectations (any item related to the manufacturability of the part, including timing, design, manufacturing capability, packaging, etc.).Deliverables:( Identification of suppliers that are capable and should continue in the sourcing process

Initial GPSC APQP Risk Assessment GM1927-7 for appropriate suppliers

Updated APQP Open Issues List GM1927-5

Customer for Deliverables:Buyer, SQE, Engineer, Manufacturing EngineerNecessary Inputs:Source of Input:Technical documentsEngineer

Suppliers Quality HistorySQE

ADVP&R Cover Sheet GM 1829 (if required by SOR)Supplier

Preliminary SFMEA / DFMEA Block DiagramSupplier

Required Quality Information GM 1927-4Supplier

Prototype planSupplier(List of Directed Buys

Buyer

(Carryover part contact list

Buyer

Resources:

Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier

Methodology:

The buyer invites potential suppliers to Technical Review Meetings.

Supplier addresses topics related to timing, design capability (if applicable), manufacturability of the part as designed, quality processes, packaging, and transportation. Supplier addresses the specific quality topics listed in the Required Quality Information letter GM1927-4. Supplier provides Team Feasibility Commitment SQE reviews expectations relative to Lessons Learned. (GM 1927-10) and the Part Specific SQ SOR if applicable. At the conclusion of the Technical Review, the Buyer, SQE and Engineer complete the GPSC APQP Assessment GM1927-7.SQE Responsibility:

Prior to the meeting review specific documents provided in the suppliers quote and prepare questions.

Ask questions relative to quality and any issues related to the manufacturability of the component/system.

Ask questions pertaining to the suppliers responses to items requested in the quality portion of the RFQ package.

Provide a five-minute overview of the Lessons Learned process.

Ensure Supplier understands the Part Specific SQ SOR if applicable.

Participate in the GPSC APQP Assessment GM1927-7.

Complete the Technical Review Checklist GM1927-13 (recommended).

Ensure the supplier understands the Supplier Quality SOR.

This is required prior to signing the Sourcing Recommendation form.

Task Number: 2 continued

Task Name:Technical Review

Update the APQP Open Issues List GM1927-5 with concerns related to the suppliers ability to meet the quality expectations.

Finalize plans for needed supplier visits (PSA for new suppliers)Note: If a technical review is not held, the SQE should review the Quality information submitted as part of the suppliers quote, prior to performing the GPSC APQP Assessment. Input should be obtained from the buyer and GM engineer.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibility:

Participate in technical review meetings.

Review manufacturing requirements and provide clarifications to suppliers as necessary.

Assess suppliers manufacturing proposal for compliance to manufacturing requirements, BOP, part specification, volume requirements, and timing requirements.

Assess suppliers manufacturing proposal for flexibility to produce multiple parts with varying geometries.

Supplier Responsibilities: Supplier must provide the Required Quality Information (GM1927-4) together with their quote.

At the technical review, the supplier is expected to review the following information:

1. Preliminary timing charts. Supplier will highlight any concerns relative to tooling / testing that may impact providing a quality process/part on time.

2. Review of the manufacturing facility. Where is it located? How long has it been in operation? What modifications to the facility would be required to support the RFQ volumes?

3. The time frame of the last review by a General Motors SQE (please specify type of review conducted).

4.Preliminary process flow diagrams. (Including any special assembly techniques, test methods, and

Containment procedures used)

5.Plans in place to meet the warranty goals and expectations.

Capability studies on similar parts, along with plans for error proofing, data analysis, and record keeping must be included in plan

6. AIAG APQP Appendix E-Team Feasibility Commitment

7. Manpower resource commitment to ensure successful completion of program; proper skills and training to perform the necessary tasks.

9.Provide evidence from previous project to demonstrate experience on the new product.10. Provide any existing warranty sufficiency/action plans, data on similar products, plans for future reductions.Additional Information:

Supplier Quality Statement of Requirements (GM1927-3)

Required Quality Information letter (GM1927-4)

APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5)

GPSC APQP Assessment (GM1927-7)

Lessons Learned Process Overview (GM1927-10)

Task Number:3Task Name:GPSC APQP Assessment & Sourcing

Task Owner: Buyer Sourcing Recommendation / SQE and Buyer GPSC APQP Assessment

Task Timing:Initial GPSC APQP Assessment as input to the sourcing recommendation

Second GPSC APQP Assessment in the Prototype/Validation Vehicle timeframe

Task Description:The GPSC APQP Assessment is a tool to assess the potential for problems early in the vehicle development process and to determine which parts and/or suppliers will require additional focus. It is intended that the assessment be conducted on all new parts / suppliers. A supplier is selected by a quality assured sourcing decision, approved by all Key Stakeholders.

Deliverables:

Completed GPSC APQP Assessment GM1927-7 for each part including Complex Systems/Subassemblies

Initial assessment will be available for review at sourcing meeting

GPSC APQP Assessment indicating the level of GM involvement in the APQP process

Supplier selected with SQ or designates signature on the sourcing recommendation form.

Customer for Deliverables:Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Engineering

Necessary Inputs:Source of Input:Technical documentsEngineer

Design stabilityEngineer

Suppliers technical capabilitySupplier/Engineer

Suppliers manufacturing process capability on similar partsSupplier/SQE

Suppliers past quality history and performance reports SQE/Supplier

Suppliers manufacturing site informationSupplier/Buyer

Suppliers sub-contractor planSupplier/Buyer

ISO/TS 16949Supplier/Buyer/SQE

Preliminary DFMEA, PFMEA, and Flow DiagramSupplier/SQE

Historical program management experience by supplierSQE

(Launch history, lessons learned, etc.)

(Understanding of Complex System/Sub-assembly Supplier/SQE/ Buyer/Engineer

Complexity of management structureBuyer

Regional SQ support availabilitySQE

Capacity of systemSupplier/Buyer/SQE

Customer Impact of partEngineer/SQE

Supplier Assessment (PSA)SQE/Team

Resources:Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer and Supplier.

Methodology:

The first GPSC APQP assessment is conducted prior to the Sourcing decision.

If a Technical Review is held, the assessment should be conducted directly following this review. The Buyer, SQE and Engineer evaluate the information presented throughout the sourcing process by the supplier and evaluate that information as it applies to the questions on the assessment form.

If the buyer does not conduct a Technical Review, the SQE has the responsibility to contact the Buyer and Engineer for their joint input in completing the risk assessment.

Task Number:3 continuedTask Name:GPSC APQP Assessment & Sourcing

Methodology (Continued)

The GPSC APQP Assessment must be updated at least once prior to the last Gate Review #3 build event.

The cross-functional sourcing team agrees to select the supplier with the best qualifications.

( For Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies:

The supplier completes an assessment of all tiered suppliers manufacturing capabilities using the GPSC APQP Assessment GM 1927-7 or equivalent.

(For sub-components not sourced, the supplier should provide a detailed sourcing plan to the SQE. (The SQE reviews the list of assessed sub components to determine if the supplier has appropriate resources assigned to support the program.

SQE Responsibility:

Lead the initial GPSC APQP Assessment process at the time of the technical review.

Work jointly with the Sourcing Team to identify activities and actions required to eliminate or reduce risk. identified on the GPSC APQP Assessment document.

Sign sourcing recommendation for selected supplier.

Determine the appropriate level of APQP follow-up and Run @ Rate based on the GPSC APQP Assessment.

>25 assessed commodities/parts will be designated as Customer-Monitored APQP and Run @ Rate with management review. Customer Monitored parts will be identified as C parts in the APQP tracking system.

0 to 24 assessed commodities/parts designated as Supplier Monitored for APQP and Run @ Rate (discretion of SQE / Division). Supplier Monitored parts will be identified as S parts in the APQP tracking system.

Update the GPSC APQP Assessment prior to Gate Review #3. Adjust APQP and Run @ Rate plan based on changes in the assessment level.Manufacturing Engineer Responsibility:

Participate in APQP Assessment.

Sign sourcing recommendation approval for selected supplier.

Supplier Responsibilities:Provide all necessary data required prior to sourcing. (See necessary inputs)

Additional Information:GPSC APQP Assessment GM1927-7

Task Number: 4Task Name:Supplier Gate Reviews Task Owner: SQE for Kick-off Meeting, Supplier for remaining meetings

Task Timing:Four reviews as shown on APQP Project Plan

Task Description:The purpose of the Supplier Gate Reviews is to review the progress of items according to the APQP Project Plan (GM1927-1) and track the status and progress of items listed on the APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2). The reviews are also intended to review the APQP Open Issues list (GM1927-5) and identify any additional GM and supplier issues that require resolution. These review meetings are intended as an APQP team review of the part and process development and to capture the learnings from each build event. The first review is coordinated by the GM SQE for all customer-monitored APQP parts. For parts that are supplier monitored APQP, the supplier is expected to conduct gate reviews internally.

Deliverables: Updated APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2)

Updated APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5)

Completed APQP Kick-off Meeting Checklist (GM1927-14) per document usage guidelines

GM & Supplier APQP Contact List completed (GM-1927-17)

Supplier Process Capability (GM1927-20) and RPN Reduction Plan (GM1927-21)

Directed Buy/Directed Sourced Checklist (GM 1927-23M) Applicable if not in RFQ

Subcontractor Program Status Matrix (GM 1927-25M)

Subcontractor Detailed Status Matrix (GM 1927-26M)

Customer for Deliverables:SQE, Buyer, Engineer, Readiness Coordinator, Manufacturing as appropriate.

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:Program timing for key eventsEngineer/Buyer

Detailed timing for tools, facilities, etc.Supplier

Lessons Learned Checklist (GM1927-12)SQE

APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5)Supplier/SQE

APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2)Supplier/SQE

Resources:Buyer, Engineer, SQE, Readiness Coordinator, Manufacturing EngineerMethodology:

Supplier Gate Review #1 (APQP Kick-off Meeting)

This meeting should occur within 30 days of the supplier receiving formal notification of the business award. The meeting contains both instructions to the supplier, and report out by the supplier. The SQE uses the instructional portion of the meeting to relay GMs expectations relative to APQP and the timing of the program. The supplier is expected to give updates on the following:

APQP Kick-off Meeting Checklist (GM1927-14) GM 1927 Task 4

GM & Supplier Program Contacts (GM1927-17) GM 1927 Task 4

APQP Open Issues list (GM1927-5) GM 1927 Task 5

APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2) GM 1927 Task 5

AIAG Appendix E - Team Feasibility Commitment GM 1927 Task 6

Initial Process Flow Chart GM 1927 Task 7

DFMEA status / AIAG APQP DFMEA checklist (A-1) GM 1927 Task 8

Initial PFMEA / AIAG APQP PFMEA checklist (A-7) GM 1927 Task 12

Task Number:4 continued

Task Name:Supplier Gate Reviews

Methodology Supplier Gate Review #1 (APQP Kick-off Meeting): (continued)

Initial Control Plan / AIAG APQP Control Plan checklist (A-8) GM 1927 Task 13

Preliminary Run @ Rate Plan GM 1927 Task 16

Lessons Learned(GM1927-10)

Facilities plan for Greenfield/Brownfield/Transplant manufacturing sites; plan to include any affected subcontractors facilities

Management plan for all tiered suppliers including a Spill Management Plan

Warranty Data / Warranty Reduction Plans ( GPSC APQP Assessment GM 1927-7 or equivalent for all subcomponents sourced GM 1927 Appendix 1 ( Subcontractor Program Status Matrix (GM1927-25M) GM 1927 Appendix 1 ( Directed Buy/Directed Source Checklist (GM1927-23M) as applicable if not included in the RFQ GM 1927 Appendix 1 Supplier Gate Review #2 This meeting occurs during the timeframe of GMs Beta / Integration Vehicle Build. The meeting should occur at least 2 weeks prior to a scheduled Quality Valve or Build Readiness Review. The SQE provides feedback relative to program timing. The supplier is expected to provide updates on the following:

APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5) GM 1927 Task 5

APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2) GM 1927 Task 5

Review identified build concerns

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Design (GM1927-19 Letter #2) GM 1927 Task 6

Process Flow Chart review including AIAG APQP Process Flow Checklist (A-6) GM 1927 Task 7

AIAG APQP Design Information Checklist (A-2) GM 1927 Task 9

DFMEA status plus AIAG APQP DFMEA Checklist (A-1) GM 1927 Task 8

Gage concept review status GM 1927 Task 10

Facilities/Equipment/Serial Tooling update including AIAG APQP New Equipment Checklist (A-3) GM 1927-10

PFMEA review including AIAG APQP PFMEA Checklist (A-7) GM 1927 Task 12

Establish initial RPN Reduction Plan baseline (GM1927-21) GM 1927 Task 12

GP-11 Prototype Part Approval Status GM 1927 Task 11

Process capability data gained from early builds (GM1927-20)

Control Plan review including AIAG APQP Control Plan Checklist (A-8) GM 1927 Task 13

Run @ Rate planned capacity analysis GM 1927 Task 16

Lessons Learned GM 1927 Task 17

Facilities plan for Greenfield/Brownfield/Transplant manufacturing sites; plan to include any affected subcontractors facilities

Directed Buy/Directed Source Checklist changes, if applicable (GM1927-23M)

Management plan for all tiered suppliers including a Spill Management Plan

Warranty Data /Warranty Reduction Plans

( GPSC APQP Assessment GM 1927-7 or equivalent for any sub components sourced since the last review. GM 1927 Appendix 1 ( Updated Subcontractor Program Status Matrix (GM1927-25M) GM 1927 Appendix 1

( Subcontractor Detailed Status Matrix (GM1927-26M) GM 1927 Appendix 1

*(SQE may request above information for specific high risk subcontractors as neededTask Number:4 continued

Task Name:Supplier Gate Reviews

Supplier Gate Review #3 This meeting occurs during the timeframe of GMs Gamma / Validation Vehicle Build. The meeting should occur at least 2 weeks prior to a scheduled Quality Valve or Build Readiness Review. The SQE provides feedback relative to program timing and provides a risk assessment update. The supplier is expected to give updates on the following:

APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5) GM 1927 Task 5

APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2) GM 1927 Task 5

Review identified build concerns GM 1927 Task 5

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Prototype (GM1927-19 Letter #3) GM 1927 Task 6

Capability concerns based on historical data and proposed design

Design review status GM 1927 Task 9

Progress of Facility/Equipment/Tooling/Fixtures/Gages GM 1927 Task 10

Tooling update including AIAG APQP New Equipment Checklist (A-3) GM 1927 Task 10

GP-11 GM 1927 Task 11 Directed Buy checklist changes, if applicable (GM1927-23M)

Management plan for all tiered suppliers including a Spill Management Plan

Facilities plan for Greenfield/Brownfield/Transplant manufacturing sites; plan to include any affected subcontractors facilities PFMEA review including AIAG APQP PFMEA Checklist (A-7) GM 1927 Task 12

RPN Reduction Plans and progress from baseline (GM1927-21) GM 1927 Task 12

Control Plan review including AIAG APQP Control Plan Checklist (A-8) GM 1927 Task 13

Process Control Plan Audit Worksheet review (GM1927-16) GM 1927 Task 13

Run @ Rate capacity status GM 1927 Task 16

Lessons Learned GM 1927 Task 17

GP-12 Plan GM 1927 Task 14

Warranty Data /Warranty Reduction Plans

M GPSC APQP Assessment GM 1927-7 or equivalent for any sub components sourced since the last review. GM 1927 Appendix 1 (Subcontractor Program Status Matrix (GM1927-25M) GM 1927 Appendix 1 (Subcontractor Detailed Status Matrix (GM1927-26M) GM 1927 Appendix 1 (All functional build issues related to Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies and sub-components identified during prototype builds must be reviewed and documented GM 1927 Appendix 1*(SQE may request the above information for specific high-risk subcontractors as needed

Supplier Gate Review #4This meeting should be conducted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to GMs Production / Plant Vehicle Quality Valve Review. The SQE provides feedback relative to program timing. The supplier is expected to give updates on the following:

APQP Open Issues List (GM 1927-5) GM 1927 Task 5

APQP Timing Chart updates (GM 1927-2) GM 1927 Task 5

Review identified build concerns GM 1927 Task 5

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Manufacturing Process Capability and Production Readiness (GM1927-19 Letter #4) GM 1927 Task 6

AIAG APQP Design Information Checklist (A-2) GM 1927 Task 9

Process Flow Chart review including AIAG APQP Process Flow Checklist (A-6) GM 1927 Task 7

Task Number:4 continued

Task Name:Supplier Gate Reviews

Supplier Gate Review #4 (continued) DFMEA status including AIAG APQP DFMEA Checklist (A-1) GM 1927 Task 8

Tooling status including AIAG APQP New Equipment Checklist (A-3) GM 1927 Task 10

Gage and Fixture status, Gage Approval and Gage R&R GM 1927 Task 10 & 16

PFMEA status including AIAG APQP PFMEA Checklist (A-7) GM 1927 Task 12

Suppliers Process Capability with respect to the design tolerances

RPN Reduction Plans (GM1927-21) GM 1927 Task 12

Control Plan review including AIAG APQP Control Plan Checklist (A-8) GM 1927 Task 13

GP-12 Plan GM 1927 Task 14

PPAP status update GM 1927 Task 15

Run @ Rate status update GM 1927 Task 16

Lessons Learned GM 1927 Task 17

Management plan for all tiered suppliers including a Spill Management Plan

Facilities plan for Greenfield/Brownfield/Transplant manufacturing sites; plan to include any affected subcontractors facilities

Warranty Data /Warranty Reduction Plans M GPSC APQP Assessment GM 1927-7 or equivalent for any sub components sourced since the last review. GM 1927 Appendix 1 ( Subcontractor Program Status Matrix (GM1927-25M) GM 1927 Appendix 1 ( Subcontractor Detailed Status Matrix (GM1927-26M) GM 1927 Appendix 1

*(SQE may request the above information for specific high-risk subcontractors as needed

SQE Responsibility:

Use APQP Kick-off Meeting Presentation (GM1927-15) to provide overview of Global APQP.

Prepare the GM & Supplier APQP Contact Checklist (GM1927-17) with names of GM contacts; forward to the supplier to obtain names for their team.

Provide program timing information at all reviews.

Review APQP Kick-off Meeting Checklist (GM1927-14) (as applicable by SQ region).

Review Lessons Learned and the Part Specific SQ SOR (if applicable) at the APQP Kick-off Meeting to re-emphasize discussion from the Technical Review (reference GM1927-10)

Throughout the program, ensure Lessons Learned are being documented by the supplier in the appropriate FMEA (design, process, system) and in the APQP Open Issues List (GM 1927-5)

Confirm that the suppliers process capability and RPN reduction plans will satisfy design and zero PPM requirements.

Drive supplier developed action plans whenever the Manufacturing Assessment Letters (GM1927-19) indicate problems.

Identify and communicate key timing and program issues to GM management.

( Supplier Quality Engineers, if assigned to a specific sub-component, should participate in all four Supplier Program Reviews.Manufacturing Engineer Responsibility:

Participate in gate reviews.

Review manufacturing process and documentation.

Provide manufacturing input to supplier.

Drive supplier compliance to SOR manufacturing requirements & BOP.

Task Number:4 continued

Task Name:Supplier Gate Reviews

Supplier Responsibility:

Complete and review all items listed above.

Provide names for the GM & Supplier APQP Contact Checklist (GM1927-17) and distribute the completed list to the APQP team.

Fill out the APQP Kick-off Meeting Checklist (GM1927-14) prior to the APQP Kick-off Meeting.

Lead activities relating to Gate Review #2, #3 & #4

Ensure that all Timing Charts are adhered to and any necessary recovery plans are comprehensive and protect program timing and objectives.

Complete appropriate documentation in advance of Program Reviews.

(Suppliers of Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies must ensure that subcontractors participate in Supplier Gate Reviews, as necessary.

Additional Information:

Appendix 1 Document Usage Matrix

APQP Project Plan (GM1927-1)

APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2)

APQP Open Issues list (GM1927-5)

Lessons Learned Process Overview (GM1927-10)

APQP Kick-off Meeting Checklist (GM1927-14)

APQP Kick-off Meeting Presentation (GM1927-15)

GM & Supplier Program Contact list (GM1927-17)

Process Control Plan Audit Worksheet (GM1927-16)

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment Letters (GM1927-19)

Process Capability Over Time (GM1927-20)

RPN Reduction Summary Chart (GM1927-21)

AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual checklists A-1 through A-8

(Directed Buy/Directed Source Check List (GM1927-23M)

(Subcontractor Program Status Matrix (GM1927-25M)

(Subcontractor Detailed Status Matrix (GM1927-26M)

Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies APQP Management Plan (GM 1927 Appendix 2)

Task Number:5Task Name:Timing Chart and APQP Open Issues List Task Owner: Supplier

Task Timing:Reviewed at APQP Gate Reviews and throughout the program

Task Description:A detailed review of all timing charts and concerns is conducted periodically to ensure that program deliverables are executed on schedule. These reviews are conducted on GM monitored parts tracked using the APQP process. For supplier monitored APQP, the supplier reviews and updates the Timing Chart and Open Issues List throughout the APQP process.

Deliverables:

APQP Timing Chart GM1927-2 and updates as appropriate

APQP Open Issues list GM1927-5 and updates as appropriate

Customer for Deliverables:Supplier Quality Engineer

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:Open issues

SQE/Supplier/Engineer

Detailed timing for tools, facilities, gages, etc.

Supplier

Resources:Supplier, SQE, Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and other members of the program team as appropriate

Methodology:

Supplier provides a high level timing chart (reference GM1927-2) to SQE for review at all Gate Reviews.

Supplier updates timing chart on an ongoing-basis as timing changes occur.

Supplier and SQE communicate concerns and issues on an ongoing-basis.

Supplier updates the APQP Open Issues list GM1927-5 and reviews with SQE at all Gate Reviews.

Supplier leads activity to maintain program timing schedule to a successful PPAP and Run @ Rate.

(Sub-component milestones shall be pulled ahead by 6 weeks to support GM program timing. Review the APQP Timing Chart and APQP Open Issues List at all supplier Gate Reviews at a minimum.

Drive supplier to develop recovery plans on issues impacting timing or quality.

Identify and communicate key timing and program issues with GM management.

Supplier Responsibility:

Create and maintain an APQP Timing Chart and APQP Open Issues List.

Maintain additional detail behind each high level APQP Timing Chart item. Additional detail must be tied to high level chart to ensure timing is updated automatically.

Review the APQP Timing Chart and APQP Open Issues List at all Gate Reviews.

Maintain detailed planning to complete each program timing event on schedule.

Develop recovery plans on issues impacting timing and drive the plan to stay on time for the program.

Identify and communicate any changes to SQE; supplier must utilize APQP Open Issues list to capture all issues, including lessons learned.

Identify and communicate key timing and program issues with SQE.

The intent of the APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2) and the APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5) is to provide an example of how this information can be documented. An alternate format may be used as long as it contains the same information, as a minimum.

Additional Information:APQP Timing Chart (GM1927-2)

APQP Open Issues list (GM1927-5)

Task Number:6Task Name:Feasibility and Manufacturing Assessment Letters

Task Owner: Supplier

Task Timing:AIAG APQP and Control Plan Manual Appendix ETeam Feasibility Commitmentprior to Sourcing

Feasibility/Manufacturing Assessment letterstimes indicated below for each letter

Task Description:Four times during the program, the Supplier evaluates their status and issues a letter:

To address and communicate issues to General Motors relative to the manufacturability of the part at specific stages in the program.

To facilitate dialog and surface issues within the suppliers organization.

Deliverables:

AIAG APQP and Control Plan Manual Appendix E - Team Feasibility Commitment Supplier Feasibility / Manufacturing Assessment Letters GM1927-19

Customer for Deliverables:Buyer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Engineer

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:Existing APQP Open issues

SQE/Supplier/Engineer

Detail timing for tools, facilities, etc.

Supplier

Historical performance data (PR/Rs, internal scrap reports, etc.)

Supplier

Projected tool capability (Ppk)

Supplier

Projected tool capacity

Supplier

Resources:Supplier, Supplier Quality Engineer, Engineer, Manufacturing EngineerMethodology:

Supplier shall furnish the following letters to GM.

AIAG APQP and Control Plan Manual Appendix E - Team Feasibility CommitmentThis document (considered Letter 1) is provided to the buyer prior to the sourcing decision. It is the suppliers initial assessment of the manufacturing feasibility of the proposed design.

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Design (GM1927-19 Letter 2)

In support of Supplier Gate Review #2, the supplier should submit this letter to the GM Engineer and SQE one week prior to the gate review date. However, the letter must be available to the SQE no later than the day of the Supplier Gate Review. A review of the design, DFMEA, DFM, error-proofing features in the design, and historical performance of similar designs should be conducted to determine the manufacturability of the design, prior to submission of the letter. The letter must be signed by the Suppliers Chief Engineer and Manufacturing Plant Manager.

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Prototype (GM1927-19 Letter 3)

In support of Supplier Gate Review #3, the supplier should submit this letter to the GM Engineer and SQE one week prior to the program review date. However, the letter must be available to the SQE no later than the day of the Supplier Gate Review. In this assessment, the design is reviewed against the prototype manufacturers concerns, PR/R performance, open issues from the previous assessment, and design changes. The letter must be signed by the Suppliers Chief Engineer and Manufacturing Plant Manager.

Task Number:6 continued

Task Name:Feasibility and Manufacturing Assessment Letters Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Manufacturing Process Capability and Production (GM1927-19 Letter 4)

At Gate review #4, the supplier submits this letter to the GM Engineer and SQE. The letter should clearly state whether the process flow, process procedures, and tooling are 100% production intent. If the process is not ready, the letter must indicate what actions are necessary, who is responsible, and the implementation dates. The letter must be signed by the Suppliers Chief Engineer and Manufacturing Plant Manager.

(For complex systems/subassemblies the Tier 1 is also responsible to obtain the Supplier Manufacturing Assessment letters from the subcontractors. These subcontractor documents shall be maintained on file for review by the Supplier Quality Engineer as requested.

SQE Responsibility:

Review the feasibility letters from the supplier.

Identify and communicate concerns to the supplier where corrective actions need further development.

Identify and communicate any design/engineering concerns to the responsible Design Engineer.

Forward any commercial issues to the buyer for evaluation and resolution.

Identify and communicate key timing and program issues with GM management.

(Review Subcontractor feasibility letters as appropriate.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibility:

Participate in resolution of identified manufacturing problems.

Supplier Responsibility:

Submit the Team Feasibility Commitment (considered letter 1) as part of the initial quote package to GM Purchasing.

Submit the Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Design (Letter 2) to the SQE and GM Engineer.

Submit the Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Prototype (Letter 3) to the SQE and GM Engineer.

Submit the Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Manufacturing Process Capability and Production (Letter 4) to the SQE and GM Engineer.

Document issues on the APQP Open Issues List.

Develop and lead activities to resolve critical issues and drive to maintain program timing for GM program events.

(Maintain Subcontractor letters on file; forward to Supplier Quality Engineer when requested.

Additional Information:

AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual Appendix EAPQP Team Feasibility Commitment form (Letter 1)

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Design (GM1927-19 Letter 2)

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Prototype (GM1927-19 Letter 3)

Supplier Manufacturing Assessment of Manufacturing Process Capability and Production (GM1927-19 Letter 4)

APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5)

Task Number:7Task Name:Process Flow Charts Task Owner: Supplier

Task Timing:Initial chartprior to sourcing

Prototype chartGP-11 timeframe

Production chartPPAP submission

Task Description:Supplier develops, updates and reviews flow chart with SQE. The purpose of flow chart is to provide a logical pictorial representation of the process flow that can be used as the foundation for PFMEAs, control plans, work station layouts, etc.

Deliverables:

Process Flow Chart

(Process Flow Chart depicting the Complex System/Sub-assembly production system

(Process Flow Chart depicting sub component production system

Customer for Deliverables:Supplier Quality Engineer

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:Information on each step of the process

Supplier

Resources:Supplier, SQE, Manufacturing Engineer

Methodology:

Supplier develops a high-level flow chart as part of bid package requirement.

Supplier updates flow chart to reflect prototype process and presents updated chart to the SQE.

Supplier updates flow chart to reflect production process and presents updated chart to the SQE.

Supplier communicates any changes on an ongoing-basis.

SQE Responsibility:

Review the preliminary process flow chart prior to sourcing to determine if supplier may have omitted some key operations.

Review the prototype flow chart to ensure identification of inspection and rework operations.

Review the production flow chart for completeness and continue with a comparison to the production line: Walk the manufacturing line to ensure the chart is representative of the process and includes all receiving, storage, production, inspection, rework, packaging, labeling, and shipping.

Ensure the flow chart is linked to the PFMEA and control plan.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibility: Assess process flow chart for compliance to SOR manufacturing requirements & BOP.

Approve suppliers process flow chart.

Authorize deviations to BOP as necessary.

Supplier Responsibility:

Create a preliminary process flow chart using a similar process.

Create and maintain a prototype flow chart that represents the prototype manufacturing process. Ensure there is identification for inspection and rework operations.

Update the prototype process flow to represent the actual production process.

Ensure the process flow chart is linked to the PFMEA and control plan.

Document all items in the flow chart with the respective nomenclature (store, move, inspect, correct, etc.)

Identify and communicate any changes to SQE.

Additional Information:

AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual Process Flow Chart checklist A-6

Task Number:8Task Name:DFMEA Task Owner: Design responsible engineer

Task Timing:Initiated before or at design concept

Task Description:The DFMEA is a living document that is initiated before or at design concept and is continually updated as changes occur or additional information is obtained throughout the phases of product development. It supports the design process in reducing the risk of failure by: 1) aiding in the evaluation of design requirements, DFM, and DFA 2) increasing the probability that potential failure modes have been considered 3) and establishing a priority system for design improvements.

Deliverables:DFMEA

Customer for Deliverables:Engineer, Supplier, Supplier Quality Engineer

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:Requirements as stated in SOR/SSTS/CTS

Engineer

Design intent

Design Responsible Engineer

Vehicle requirements

Engineer

Manufacturing/Assembly requirements

Design Responsible Engineer

Lessons Learned /Part Specific SQ SOR if applicable

SQE/EngineerKCDS Templates (if already identified)

Engineer

Resources:Engineer, Design Responsible Engineer

Methodology:

Task Number:8 continued

Task Name:DFMEASQE Responsibility:

Confirm that the Supplier (if not design responsible) is working with the GM Engineer on development of the DFMEA; if not, take appropriate action to initiate this team activity.

Confirm a DFMEA has been completed by the responsible engineering function or the supplier.

Confirm that the supplier has access to necessary information from the GM DFMEA as input into the PFMEA.

(For Complex System/Sub-assembly suppliers confirm that a DFMEA has been completed for all sub components by the responsible engineering function or the sub contractor.

Supplier Responsibility:

If design responsible, complete the DFMEA with participation of the GM Engineer. In addition, complete the Design FMEA checklist (AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual Design FMEA checklist A-1). Develop and implement RPN reduction plans and strive to continuously reduce RPN. If not design responsible, provide any lessons learned to the GM Engineer and support the development of the DFMEA.

If GM is design responsible and does not provide access to necessary information from the DFMEA, document this issue on the APQP Open Issues List.

(Suppliers of Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies:

If the subcontractor is design responsible ensure that the DFMEA is complete for all sub-components. Monitor and drive the development and implementation of RPN reduction plans on sub components. If the subcontractor is not design responsible ensure that any lessons learned are provided to GM engineering for input in developing the DFMEA.Additional Information:APQP Open Issues list (GM1927-5)

AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual Design FMEA checklist A-1

KCDS Manual GMW15049

Task Number:9Task Name:Design ReviewsTask Owner: Design Responsible Engineer

Task Timing:Initial reviewprior to Beta/Integration Vehicle builds

Subsequent reviews occur on an on-going basis

Task Description:Conduct design reviews to ensure the design has been adequately defined to begin construction of tools and gages.

Deliverables:Defined and measurable KCDS Designators, GD&T, appearance specifications, and performance and material testing requirements.

Customer for Deliverables:Supplier

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:

SOR / SSTS / CTSEngineer

Appearance specificationsEngineer

Performance and material specificationsEngineer

Production Assembly Documents if availableEngineer

Bill of Material (BOM) ((critical for Complex System/Sub-assembly parts)Engineer

Resources:Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier, (Subcontractors

Methodology:

KCDS workshop is conducted and led by the engineering organization responsible for the design; GM or the supplier engineer, if required. SQE, GM Engineer and supplier participate in workshop.

GD&T review is conducted and led by the engineering organization responsible for the design. The purpose of the review is to define design dimensioning and tolerancing on the drawing as these items relate to the actual function of the part. The SQE, GM Engineer and supplier participate in the review.

Design reviews are conducted and led by the design responsible engineering organization on an ongoing-basis. SQE participation is on an as-required basis determined by the agenda. Any recommendations/improvements to the design record be documented and submitted to GM for approval.

(Suppliers of Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies:

(For subcomponents, the same process is used to determine lead responsibility in conducting these reviews.

(The Complex System/Sub-assembly Supplier and SQE participate as necessary in the reviews.

SQE Responsibility:

Participate in the KCDS workshop and GD&T review.

Participate in design reviews that address changes in the manufacturing process, quality, timing or program risk.

Inquire whether or not the design has a 3-point datum scheme that matches the part in car position.

Inquire whether or not the selected KCDS Designators are reasonable and can be measured with variable or attribute gages.

Inquire whether or not the suppliers manufacturing capabilities can achieve the specified tolerances on a continual basis.

Task Number:9 continued

Task Name:Design ReviewsSupplier Responsibility:

If design responsible, schedule and lead the KCDS workshop, GD&T review and Design Reviews; invite the GM Engineer and SQE to participate.

If GM has design responsibility, participate in KCDS workshop, GD&T review and design reviews.

Communicate any concerns relative to the KCDS Designators or GD&T scheme and the manufacturability of the part.

Review materials specifications and ensure the design conforms to engineering standards for restricted/reportable substances (GMW3059) and recyclability/recoverability (GMW3116).

Develop an understanding of the engineering change process with the GM Engineer Discuss any open action items defined on the AIAG Design Information Checklist (A-2).

Document any open issues on the APQP Open Issues List (GM1927-5).

Ensure the manufacturing process can achieve the specified tolerances on a continual basis. Obtain approval for design revisions from the GM Engineer.Additional Information:

APQP Open Issues (GM1927-5)

KCDS Manual GMW15049AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual, Design Information Checklist A-2

GMW 3059General Motors Global Standard, Restricted and Reportable Substances for Parts

GMW 3116Recyclability/Recoverability Design Guide

ITEZ1401 Procedure for ITDC

Task Number:10Task Name:Gage, Tooling and Equipment ReviewsTask Owner: Supplier

Task Timing:The gage, tooling and equipment reviews begin in the Beta/Integration Vehicle time frame with the concept approval. Subsequent reviews occur on an on-going basis until PPAP approval.

Task Description:A Gage, Tooling and/or Equipment Review is conducted to ensure that the manufacturing process is being designed to the latest drawing change level, built and certified to produce parts with quality at rate according to GM program requirements. Deliverables:

Certified Gage to approved design.

Verification that Tooling and Equipment can meet product design intent through process capability studies.

Customer for Deliverables:Supplier Quality Engineer, Engineer

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:Approved GD&T and Math Data

Engineer

KCDS Designators

Engineer

Process Capability Requirements

SQE / Supplier

Timing requirements

Buyer / SQE / Supplier

Capacity requirements

Buyer

Error proofing

Supplier

Functional Test Requirements

Engineer/SupplierResources:

Engineer, Supplier, Supplier Quality Engineer, GM Gage Group (available in some regions), Manufacturing EngineerMethodology:

Review gage, tooling and equipment concept starting at Gate Review #1 (APQP Kick-Off).

Conduct gage, tooling and equipment reviews throughout build process.

Evaluate gage for fit and function, repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R).

Approve gage per GM 1925 Fixture Standards or other requirements applicable to the region.

Verify that Tooling and Equipment and functional test can meet product design intent and achieve process capability requirements.

Review timing, concept, and pass / fail criteria for functional test.

(Review gage concept for the assembly and for the sub components.

Ensure that functional gaging is in place to support build requirements.

Task Number:10 continued

Task Name:Gage, Tooling and Equipment ReviewsSQE Responsibility and Manufacturing Engineer:

Review plans and timing to obtain gages, tools and equipment and functional test in line with program targets for parts, PPAP and Run @ Rate. Also verify that supplier is working to complete the following activities at appropriate times:

Designs

Purchase orders issued

Construction and buy-off

Provide authorization for any deviation to SOR manufacturing requirements or BOP (Mfg Engr Only).

Review timing and plans according to activities shown in the following flow diagram:

Review plans and progress until SOP, as appropriate.

Confirm that timing is on schedule to meet program requirements.

Confirm that gage agrees with functional part usage, complies with GD&T, and includes measurement of KCDS Designators.

Ensure gage instructions are available at the manufacturing operation.

Ensure suppliers are aware of GM 1925 Fixture Standards or requirements applicable to the region.

Verify integrity of gage fixture for fit and function and gage R&R (reference MSA AIAG).

Evaluate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) report to ensure gage accuracy.

Ensure part changes are incorporated into gages and tooling.

During any on-site reviews, verify the existence of GM owned tooling and that it is properly identified as GM property.

Task Number:10 continued

Task Name:Gage, Tooling and Equipment ReviewsSupplier Responsibility:

Review all timing and inform GM SQE about any changes from original project timing.

Design, build and obtain certification of gages and validation of tooling and equipment.

Lead reviews with GM relative to the design, build and certification of the gage(s), tooling, equipment and Functional testing. Preferably coordinate with Gate Reviews.

Inform GM about any design and process changes regarding e.g. (see PPAP):

New or modified tools, rearrangement of existing tooling or equipment

Product and process changes impacting fit, form, function, performance and durability of saleable product

Test/inspection methods

New Facilities

Before tools can be grained, dimensional verification is required by GM (verify with SQE on regional requirements).

Ensure tooling and equipment comprehends design tolerances and will produce parts to process capability requirements.

Ensure PFMEA has been comprehended and incorporated into tooling and equipment design.

Ensure GD&T scheme is incorporated in design and build of gages & tooling.

Complete the AIAG APQP New Equipment Checklist (A-3).

Additional Information:

AIAG Measurement Systems Analysis Manual

GM1925 General Motors Fixture Standards

PED 114 Manual

Task Number:11Task Name:GP-11 Pre-Prototype and Prototype Task Owner: Supplier

Task Timing:GP-11 planby Gate Review # 2

GP-11 requirements-prior to the any prototype material required date

Task Description:The purpose of the GP-11 activity is to assemble and test production intent parts, assembly systems and vehicles for design and assembly validation. Part approval at GP-11 will ensure part problems are identified and corrected in order to minimize the impact of part variation upon design evaluation, manufacturing, and assembly. The GP-11 activity encompasses the suppliers Analysis/Development/Validation (ADV) plans. The specific type of GP-11 requirements will be listed in the SOR (i.e., GP-11, GP-11 ADV Design Validation [GP-11 ADV-DV] and / or GP-11 ADV Product Validation [GP-11 ADV-PV]). The suppliers validation plan and DFMEA requires approval by the GM Validation Engineer.

Deliverables: Serialized parts with GP-11 documentation

Approved DFMEA and GP-11 ADV-DV and/or GP-11 ADV-PV plan for commodities specified in the SOR

Customer for Deliverables:Supplier Quality, Engineering

Necessary Inputs:Source of Input:Inspection dataSupplier

DFMEASupplier

ADVP&R formSupplier

Flow Chart - PreliminarySupplier

PFMEA - PreliminarySupplier

Control Plan - PreliminarySupplier

Resources:Supplier, Engineer, GM Validation Engineer, SQE

Methodology:

Pre-prototype and prototype parts are made to GM authorized drawings, templates, models, and/or other engineering design records.

Parts are numerically serialized and referenced to test/inspection results.

A complete characteristic inspection is performed on three (3) parts, unless different quantities are specified by the procuring division.

Critical characteristic inspection is required on all parts for any critical characteristics identified in the design record.

A material certification is obtained to provide evidence of compliance to GM product specifications.

A GP-11 warrant is completed for each part number and shipment to GM.

Design and/or Product validation (ADV-DV and/or ADV-PV) is required when specified in the Statement of Requirements (SOR).

The ADV-DV and/or ADV-PV plans and results are submitted to the GM Validation Engineer for approval prior to shipment.

Suppliers submission requirement will be specified by the procuring division in the prototype purchase order. Reference GP-11, section 2.0 for submission requirements when not specified. Suppliers must ensure that all subcontractors follow the requirements defined in GP-11 or equivalent.

Task Number:11 continued

Task Name:GP-11 Pre-prototype and PrototypeMethodology continued:

Functional and build issues identified during the Prototype Builds should be documented on the Open Issues list (GM 1927-5) when the production supplier or subcontractor is the manufacturer of the Prototype parts.

SQE Responsibility:

Verify the suppliers understanding of GP-11 and any regional specific requirements.

Assist, as required, in the review of documentation defined by the submission requirements identified in the prototype purchase order.

Assist per regional guidelines, in the resolution of supplier quality issues identified during GP-11 inspection and prototype builds.

Supplier Responsibility:

Adhere to requirements specified in the SOR for GP-11, GP-11 ADV-DV and/or GP-11 ADV-PV.

Develop a GP-11, GP-11 ADV-DV, and/or GP-11 ADV-PV plan and ensure the following is comprehended:

Confirm with the GM engineer the engineering change level required for manufacturing confirm with the GM engineer the specific measurement/inspection requirements

Identify the (type) of checking fixture that will be used (i.e. CMM holding fixture, or completed gage)

Ship parts and documentation as specified in GP-11 unless otherwise specified by the procuring division.

If parts do not meet design requirements, contact the GM engineer to review non-conformances. Reference GP-11 section 1-1.

Prior to submission, complete the GP-11 Corrective Action Plan and obtain the GM Validation engineers signature.

Revise the flow chart, PFMEA, and control plan as problems are identified throughout GP-11 and the prototype build.

Update the APQP Open Issues List, (GM-1927-5) as items are identified throughout the Prototype build activities.

Apply GP-11 requirements to all Subcontractors.

Additional Information:APQP Open Issues list (GM1927-5)

GP-11, General Motors Procedure for Suppliers of Material for Pre-prototype and Prototype (GM 1820)

General Motors Warrant of Material for Pre-Prototype and Prototype Builds (GM 1826-1)

General Motors GP-11 Corrective Action Plan (GM 1826-2)

General Motors GP-11 Explanation of Content (GM 1829)

Cover Sheet (GM 1829-1)

ADV Plan and Report (GM 1829-2)

GP-11 Handbook-Opel

Task Number:12Task Name:PFMEA Task Owner: Supplier

Task Timing:Initial draftprior to sourcing

Updates prior to prototype and PPAP

Updates after lessons learned

RPN Reduction-Ongoing

Task Description:The purpose of the PFMEA is to assure that potential failure modes of the process have been considered and addressed to reduce risk of defects through RPN reduction strategy. It is a living document that must be developed for every new part with emphasis on continuous risk reduction.

Deliverables:

PFMEA

RPN Reduction Summary (GM 1927-21) as required

Customer for Deliverables:Supplier Quality, Supplier

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:DFMEA

Engineer/Supplier

Lessons learned and Part Specific SQ SOR if applicable

Supplier/SQE

Process Flow chart

Supplier

Warranty data

Engineer/SQE

PR/Rs on similar parts

Supplier/SQE

Supplier Performance Report

Supplier/SQE

Suppliers manufacturing process capability on similar parts

Supplier

Error proofing techniques

Supplier/SQE

Global Powertrain PFMEA Risk Ranking Chart (GM 1927-28)

SQE

(DFM / DFA Workshop results

Engineers/SQE/Asm.Plant

Resources:Supplier Quality, Engineering, Supplier, Manufacturing Engineer and *Assembly Plant

Methodology:

Task Number:12 continued

Task Name:PFMEA Methodology: continued The PFMEA is reviewed and updated as necessary each time a design change is made or a processing change is implemented. Any and all potential areas for failure are included in the PFMEA and appropriate corrective actions implemented. The PFMEA RPN Reduction Summary should be adhered to in the categorization of risk, establishment of a top ten list, development of recommended actions, and updated on a monthly basis to monitor progress as required.SQE Responsibility:

Attend initial PFMEA development team meeting, provide GM data (Warranty, PR/Rs, Lessons learned, etc.), and discuss PFMEA methodology.

Monitor progression of PFMEA development and confirm participation of multiple cross-functional team members.

Review RPN Reduction Summary Plans (GM 1927-21), and monitor progress at each Gate review as required.

Ensure that action plans have been adequately defined for high RPNs and high severity failure modes as required.

MEnsure supplier has completed PFMEA reviews with subcontractors.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibility: Participate in development of PFMEA and RPN reduction strategy.

Approve PFMEA.

Supplier Responsibilities: Initiate PFMEA prior to sourcing as part of the bid package. This preliminary PFMEA should include critical error prevention and error detection ideas and consider any lessons learned from previous programs.

Drive simple and inexpensive mistake/error proof devices into the process to help prevent and detect errors.

Prepare PFMEA with input from a multi-disciplinary team (Assembly, Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Service, Suppliers, etc.) and identify KCCs for use in control plan.

(Develop System FMEA with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and SQEs.

Ensure that the current process controls and results of the recommended actions on the PFMEA are listed on the control plan.

If the process, material, or manufacturing location changes, revise the PFMEA and re-evaluate the affect on severity, occurrence, and detection. Develop and implement a formal documented RPN reduction process that proactively develops and implements RPN reduction plans, and strives to continuously reduce RPNs through the use of error occurrence prevention and defect outflow detection. This activity occurs through the life of the product. Ensure that subcontractors PFMEAs are developed and RPN reduction activities are implemented. Conduct periodic reviews for the life of the product to update PFMEA based on internal data or customer complaints.Additional Information:

AIAG Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Reference Manual

AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual Process FMEA Checklist A-7

RPN Reduction Summary Chart (GM1927-21)

Global Powertrain PFMEA Risk Ranking Chart GM 1927-28

Task Number:13Task Name:Control Plans

Task Owner: Supplier

Task Timing:Initial draft prior to Sourcing

Updates prior to prototype and PPAP

Updates parallel PFMEA changes

Task Description:The purpose of the control plan is to aid in the manufacture of quality products according to customer requirements. At a minimum, it shall define the method being used to control all KPCs/PQCs through KCCs for parts being built for vehicle builds, Powertrain, and service applications. It should be developed using the control plan format referenced in the AIAG APQP Manual.

Deliverables:

Control Plan Customer for Deliverables:Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:Control plans on similar components

Supplier

Process Flow Chart

Supplier

PFMEA

Supplier

Special Characteristics

Supplier/Engineer

Lessons Learned

SQE/Engineer/Supplier

Resources:Supplier and SQE

Methodology:

Supplier develops a preliminary control plan using an existing control plan on a similar part. This first version of the control plan is then submitted with the quality portion of the suppliers bid package.

Supplier develops a prototype control plan using the preliminary control plan as a foundation. The control plan is to reflect the process in place to produce pre-prototype and prototype parts and is to be updated as changes are made to the process.

The supplier develops a pre-launch control plan (GP-12) and production control plan using the preliminary control plan as a foundation. The PFMEA and statistical data are used to determine which steps require additional controls. The pre-launch control plan does not need to be a separate document from the production control plan. Pre-launch controls can be documented on the production control plan as long as they are clearly identified as such.

SQE Responsibility:

Verify that the supplier used the PFMEA and statistical data to determine what controls are necessary.

Verify the control plan is linked to the PFMEA and the Process flow chart.

Verify that the control plan covers each phase of the process, including receiving, in-process operations, packaging, labeling and shipping.

Verify that any re-work processes are documented and controlled in the control plan.

Verify that the supplier updates the control plan as solutions to open issues are identified.

Verify that pre-launch issues have been incorporated into the production control plan.

Task Number:13 continued

Task Name:Control PlansSQE Responsibility: continued

Walk the production floor and verify that the controls listed on the plan are in place and being used. Complete the Process Control Plan Audit Checklist GM1927-16 as part of the audit of the production process.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibility:

Participate in development of manufacturing process control plan.

Drive supplier compliance to error proofing requirements specified in SOR & BOP.

Approve suppliers process control plan.

Authorize deviations to BOP as necessary.

Supplier Responsibility:

Develop a preliminary control plan using an existing control plan on a similar part; submit this document as part of the quotation to GM.

Develop a prototype control plan to support production of GP-11 parts; use this experience in the development of the production control plan.

Ensure the control plan is linked to the PFMEA and process flow chart.

Develop a pre-launch control plan (see Task 14) for use on the first production parts shipped to assembly plants. Use the pre-launch control plan to validate the effectiveness of the production control plan.

Identify and communicate any changes to SQE.

Update the control plan as solutions to open issues are implemented.

Review control plans of subcontractors.

(Extend control plan to include installation at assembly plant if supplier is responsible for installation.

Conduct layered audits to verify that the controls listed on the plan are in place and being used.

Validate, on a daily basis, that error proofing devices function properly. Additional Information:

Process Control Plan Audit Worksheet (GM1927-16)

AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual including Control Plan Checklist A-8

Task Number:14

Task Name:Early Production Containment (GP-12) Task Owner: Supplier

Task Timing:GP-12 control plan review at PPAP

GP-12 containment during timeframe specified by GM customer

Task Description:The purpose of GP-12 is to establish a containment plan during start-up and acceleration, so that any quality issues are quickly identified at the suppliers facility and not at the GM customers facility. This procedure applies to all new and changed parts that require PPAP for start-up or acceleration or whenever mandated by GM on any parts that present significant risk to a customer plant. The containment plan is referred to as the Pre-Launch Control Plan and is developed in the control plan format referenced in the AIAG APQP Manual.

Deliverables: Early Production Containment Plan

Customer for Deliverables:GM Manufacturing or Assembly Facility, Supplier Quality, Purchasing

Necessary Inputs:

Source of Input:Prototype & Production Control Plan

Supplier

GP-12 timetable

GM Customer

Resources:Supplier, SQE, Assembly Plant Methodology:

Supplier follows the GP-12 procedure:

Identification of the person responsible for the containment process.

Development of a pre-launch control plan that includes a separate inspection area whenever possible. (May require checks within the process for components that are not available for check after assembly.)

Prompt containment and irreversible corrective action when non-conformances are discovered. Use of the Early Production Containment Plan for the time specified by GM. This will initially require a 100% check of specific features for pre-pilot and pilot material. Use of green dots (signed by a designated senior management representative) on shipping labels to designate compliance.

SQE Responsibility:

Review the suppliers containment process and pre-launch control plan at PPAP.

Verify any PR/R, prototype or pilot issues are addressed by the containment process.

Verify that high RPNs, KCDS Designators are addressed by the pre-launch control plan.

Verify that the supplier used the PFMEA and statistical data to determine what additional controls were necessary. (short term capability data on actual process or long term capability data on similar processes)

Provide GP-12 timing to supplier (varies by program).

Review suppliers initial GP-12 data to assess compliance to process intent.

Supplier Responsibility:

Develop an early production containment plan as specified in GP-12.

Develop and implement a pre-launch control plan.

Insure that all non-conformances are contained within the facility.

Root Cause any non-conformances found by GM manufacturing locations and implement additional checking provisions must be added to the pre-launch checklist.

Task Number:14 continued

Task Name:Early Production Containment (GP-12)

Supplier Responsibility (continued)

Continue with GP-12 processes in accordance with the procedure; do not exit the process before the exit criteria has been met.

Identify and communicate any changes to SQE. Require compliance to GP-12 from all subcontractors. This will result in subcontractors pulling ahead GP-12 in order to allow the Tier 1 to support GP12 timing.

Manage GP-12 activities with sub-contractors; maintain records of GP12 data for sub-contractors.

Additional Information:

AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual

AIAG Production Part Approval Process Manual

Task Number:15Task Name:Production Part Approval (PPAP)

Task Owner: SQE/Part Approval Activity

Task Timing:Prior to PPAP Submit Date

Task Description:The purpose of production part approval is to determine if all customer engineering design record and specification requirements are properly understood by the supplier and that the process has the potential to