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Automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist designed to audit and ensure effective implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in automotive product development processes, aligning with AIAG Core Tools standards.

Automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The Automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Audit Checklist is a crucial tool for ensuring comprehensive quality planning in automotive product development. As a cornerstone of the AIAG Core Tools, APQP provides a structured approach to product and process design, development, and validation. This detailed checklist guides automotive professionals through the evaluation of APQP implementation, helping to identify gaps, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. By systematically auditing APQP practices, organizations can enhance product quality, reduce time-to-market, and meet or exceed customer expectations in the highly competitive automotive industry.

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Industry

Automotive

Standard

AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)

Workspaces

Manufacturing Facilities

Occupations

Project Manager
Quality Engineer
Design Engineer
Process Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
1
Is the quality planning process being followed according to APQP standards?
2
What are the identified risks in the product development process?
3
What is the target completion date for the APQP phase?
Min: 20230101
Target: 2023-12-31
Max: 20231231
4
How would you rate the level of cross-functional collaboration?
5
Have all necessary design reviews been conducted?
6
Document any lessons learned from the APQP process so far.
7
What is the current cost of quality for this project?
Min: 0
Target: 5000
Max: 100000
8
When was the last quality audit conducted?
9
Have the key product development milestones been achieved on schedule?
10
Summarize the feedback received from stakeholders regarding the APQP process.
11
What is the current defect rate percentage for the product?
Min: 0
Target: 2.5
Max: 10
12
When is the next APQP process review scheduled?
13
Have all identified risk mitigation strategies been implemented effectively?
14
How many risks have been identified in the current project phase?
Min: 0
Target: 10
Max: 100
15
Describe the action plan for managing any outstanding risks.
16
When was the last risk review conducted?
17
How would you rate the level of stakeholder involvement in the APQP process?
18
What issues have been raised by stakeholders during the APQP process?
19
How many stakeholder meetings have been held during the APQP process?
Min: 0
Target: 5
Max: 50
20
When is the next stakeholder review meeting scheduled?

FAQs

The checklist covers all five phases of APQP: Plan and Define Program, Product Design and Development, Process Design and Development, Product and Process Validation, and Launch, Feedback, Assessment and Corrective Action.

The checklist should be used throughout the product development process, with specific audits conducted at the end of each APQP phase and a comprehensive audit before product launch.

The audit should involve a cross-functional team including project managers, design engineers, process engineers, quality specialists, and representatives from manufacturing and purchasing.

By ensuring a systematic approach to product development and identifying potential issues early, the checklist helps streamline the development process and reduce delays in product launch.

Yes, the APQP Audit Checklist can be tailored to specific product types or complexity levels while maintaining alignment with core APQP principles and AIAG guidelines.

Benefits of Automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Audit Checklist

Ensures a structured approach to new product introduction and quality planning

Helps identify and mitigate risks early in the product development process

Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and communication

Supports compliance with OEM requirements and industry standards

Improves overall product quality and reduces launch issues