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Automotive Quality Core Tools Overview

Practical Overview and Integration of Core Tools for the Automotive Industry

Catalog Area: Quality

Duration: 16 Hrs.

Modality: online and Face-to-face modality

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OBJECTIVE:

Gain a practical and general understanding of the purpose, scope, current editions, and interaction of the Core Tools used in the automotive industry, identifying their key changes and application within the framework of IATF 16949:2016 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR). Updated to current 2026 editions.

BASIC COURSE INFORMATION:

ADDRESSED TO:

Leaders, managers, supervisors, and department heads; personnel responsible for Quality, Engineering, Production, APQP/New Product Introductions, Supplier Quality, Metrology, and staff preparing for these roles.

Competencies to Develop: Comprehensive understanding of Core Tools, risk analysis, traceability, data interpretation, and results-oriented mindset.

SYLLABUS

Module 1. Current Core Tools Overview and Integration: Purpose of each tool, sequence APQP → FMEA → Control Plan → MSA/SPC → PPAP, relationship with IATF 16949:2016 and CSR.

Module 2. APQP – Advanced Product Quality Planning (3rd Edition): Five phases, gated management, risk assessment, sourcing, metrics, change management, traceability, and formal separation of the Control Plan.

Module 3. PPAP – Production Part Approval Process (4th Edition, 2nd Printing): The 18 requirements, significant production run, submission levels, PSW, changes, customer notification, and resubmission.

Module 4. Process Flow Diagram: Actual operational sequence, interfaces, special characteristics, and link to PFMEA, Control Plan, and work instructions.

Module 5. Control Plan (1st Edition): Standalone manual; Prototype, Pre-Launch, Production, and Safe Launch phases; control methods, sampling, reaction plans, and automated manufacturing.

Module 6. AIAG & VDA FMEA (1st Edition, 2nd Printing): 7-step methodology, FE–FM–FC structure, S-O-D evaluation, Action Priority (AP), optimization, and DFMEA–PFMEA–Control Plan alignment.

Module 7. MSA – Measurement Systems Analysis (4th Edition): Resolution, stability, bias, linearity, variable/attribute Gage R&R, and non-replicable measurement systems.

Module 8. SPC – Statistical Process Control (AIAG & VDA, 1st Edition): Stability, performance, and capability; Pp/Ppk vs. Cp/Cpk; control charts, rational subgrouping, non-normal/time-dependent data, and OCAP.

Module 9. Supporting Problem-Solving Tools (8D & 5 Whys): Root cause analysis, issue resolution, corrective actions, and updating Core Tools where applicable.

Module 10. Practical Integrative Exercise: Traceability from customer requirements → APQP → FMEA → Control Plan → MSA/SPC → PPAP, and evidence consistency review.

BENEFITS

Understand current editions and the role of each Core Tool throughout the automotive development and production lifecycle.
Strengthen integration and traceability across risks, controls, measurement systems, process performance, and PPAP evidence.
Reduce the risk of applying obsolete criteria and improve readiness for customer requirements and IATF 16949 audits.
Technical references: IATF 16949:2016, AIAG APQP 3rd Edition, AIAG Control Plan 1st Edition, AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook 1st Edition, 2nd Printing, AIAG MSA 4th Edition, AIAG & VDA SPC Manual 1st Edition, AIAG PPAP 4th Edition, 2nd Printing, applicable CSR.