Quality Core Tools Workshops

Advanced Product Quality and Control Planning (APQP)

Description

This training provides participants with an introduction to advanced quality planning and control plans. Participants will gain the tools and techniques needed to develop and document advanced quality planning in design and manufacturing; understand the elements and requirements for advanced quality planning and control plans; learn how to determine customer needs and expectations and ensure that the design and manufacturing processes meet those needs; and prepare a system for compliance.

Who Should Attend

This training is intended for companies that require a documented quality system meeting ISO/TS 16949 requirements.

What You Will Learn

• Determine Customers needs
• Design the product
• Design the process
• Validate the product and process
• Feedback, assessment, improvement

 

For more information, see the Quality Core Tools brochure.

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Design of Experiments Simplified (DOE)

Description

Continual Improvement is no accident with Design of Experiments! Traditionally, DOE has been performed by statisticians. This 2-day, hands-on course will give participants the necessary skills to handle various forms of DOE without being a statistician.

Who Should Attend

Managers, Quality Engineers, SPC Coordinators, Design Engineers, R&D personnel and Product/Process Engineers. Participants should be able to work with high-school level algebraic formulas.

What You Will Learn

• How to set up, conduct and analyze two-level factorial designed experiments, including Screening Designs using a simple experimental process.
• An understanding of the basics of designed experiments: steps for designing and conducting effective experiments, statistical and graphical tests for significance, removing the 'mystery' of designed experiments.
• An understanding of which factors are most significant in your processes and how to set them at the most cost effective levels.

 

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Description

Participants will learn the logic behind FMEA. This one-day workshop provides participants with an understanding of FMEA's (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and how to get the most out of them.

Who Should Attend

Companies doing business with automobile and truck industries, Plant Managers, Quality Managers and Professionals, Quality Technicians, Supplier Quality Engineers, Internal Auditors, Department Managers, ISO Team Members, Manufacturing Engineers, and Design Engineers.

What You Will Learn

• History of FMEA
• What comes before FMEA
• Failure Causes, Mode, and Effect
• Rating the Failures
• RPN Calculations and Thresholds
• What happens after FMEA
• Improving RPN's

 

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Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Description

This workshop provides participants with an introduction to the tools of measurement systems analysis, as described in the AIAG MSA Reference Manual Fourth Edition, revised in 2010. These techniques are required to ensure that measurements made are accurate. The scope of this course covers tools for testing non-destructive variable measurement systems, and attribute (visual) gage studies. These topics apply to every company performing measurement of quality characteristics, but are required for all companies that conform or are registered to ISO/TS 16949.

Who Should Attend

Quality Engineers, Technicians, Managers, Calibration Technicians, those responsible for establishing and documenting a quality system. Participants must be comfortable using a calculator and simple algebra formulas.

What You Will Learn

• Types of measurement system variation
• Choosing the appropriate analytical tools
• Bias
• Stability
• Linearity
• Variable gage R&R studies
• Attribute gage R&R studies

 

For more information, see the Quality Core Tools brochure.

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Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Description

This 1 day workshop provides participants with an understanding of the new 4th edition of PPAP published by the automobile industry.

Who Should Attend

• Companies doing business with the automobile and truck industries
• Plant Managers
• Quality Managers and Professionals
• Quality Technicians
• Supplier Quality Engineers
• Internal Auditors
• Department Managers
• ISO Team Members
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Customer Service Representatives

What You Will Learn

• Relationship between PPAP and Quality Planning
• Purpose and Intent of PPAP
• Understanding Glossary Terms
• Running Parts for PPAP Evaluation
• Detailed Review of the Specific Requirements for PPAP
• Review of Revised Part Submission Warrant (PSW)
• Customer Notification and Submission Requirements for Product and Process Changes
• Understanding PPAP Submission Status
• Overview of Major OEM Customer Specific Requirements for PPAP

 

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Quality Function Deployment (QFD)

Description

Topics include:

• defining QFD and listing potential benefits to the design and development process;
• identifying possible applications of QFD;
• two approaches;
• requirements for success in using QFD;
• developing a list of customer requirements;
• performing market research related to customer requirements and product development;
• and more.

 

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Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Description

When was the last time you were actually SHOCKED with the results of your root cause analysis? Problems are your BEST source of improvement opportunities! If you are not shocked by the results of your root cause investigation, then you are missing out. We are taught early on that failure is BAD! Nobody wants to be associated with failure. Yet studies show time and time again that if we really want to change/improve we must learn from failure. If you are fighting the same problems month after month, then you need this training. You will learn how to identify the true root cause(s) and eliminate your problems PERMANENTLY.

Who Should Attend

Everyone - Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Technicians, Operators...etc. Anyone who has to deal with ongoing daily problems will benefit.

What You Will Learn

• Participants will learn a schematic method to identify the true root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Understand the difference between solving a problem and identifying the root cause of that problem.
• Learn a proven step-by-step methodology that will make your analytical skills more effective and efficient.
• Have the ability to critique and support root cause analysis carried out by others (supplier corrective actions).

 

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Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Description

Statistical Process Control is a powerful tool that can be used to predict percent conformance to specifications and help improve quality throughout a company. It can be applied equally as well whether you operate in a long or short run environment. Learn a straightforward approach to setting up and maintaining an effective SPC program in your company. Participants will be able to apply these techniques immediately.

Who Should Attend

Quality Engineers, Technicians, Managers, Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, and Supervisors

What You Will Learn

• Introduction to Statistical Process Control
• Predicting Percent Conformance
• Process Potential and Capability Studies
• Traditional and Short Run Variable Charting
• Traditional and Short run Attribute Charting
• Pattern Analysis

 

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For more information, see the Quality Core Tools brochure.

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