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We have been registered to TS-16949 for 4 years and last year upgraded our certification to the 2009 version.
Specific to prototype programmes that standard requires:
7.3.6.2 Prototype program
When required by the customer, you shall have a prototype program & control plan. Wherever possible, use the same suppliers, tooling and manufacturing processes as in production. Monitor all performance testing for timely completion & conformance to requirements. Be responsible for, control and show technical leadership for any outsourced design services
We very generally state in our APQP procedure that our prototype program is tailored to meet customer requirements which may include.....
We are currently in the middle of our recertification audit and our auditor is writing a minor nonconformance as she believes that our prototype programme must include, as a minimum, a feasibility review, a tooling design review and address any other shall included in clause 7.3.
Any thoughts on how to challenge this (if anyone believes our auditor is off-base)? Any feedback in support of the auditor is welcome too.
Thanks!!
Specific to prototype programmes that standard requires:
7.3.6.2 Prototype program
When required by the customer, you shall have a prototype program & control plan. Wherever possible, use the same suppliers, tooling and manufacturing processes as in production. Monitor all performance testing for timely completion & conformance to requirements. Be responsible for, control and show technical leadership for any outsourced design services
We very generally state in our APQP procedure that our prototype program is tailored to meet customer requirements which may include.....
We are currently in the middle of our recertification audit and our auditor is writing a minor nonconformance as she believes that our prototype programme must include, as a minimum, a feasibility review, a tooling design review and address any other shall included in clause 7.3.
Any thoughts on how to challenge this (if anyone believes our auditor is off-base)? Any feedback in support of the auditor is welcome too.
Thanks!!