When to use it
Plan product and process maturity from customer requirements through launch using gates, risks, ownership and readiness evidence.
QAPP principle
The application structures the workflow, evidence, ownership and links. Engineering judgement and customer-specific requirements remain with the competent team.
Inputs and preparation
- Customer requirements and special characteristics
- Programme timing, gates and ownership
- Product/process risks and mitigation plans
- Validation, capability, MSA and launch-readiness evidence
Workflow
- Define programme objectives and success criteria.
- Build the phase and deliverable plan.
- Link risks and changes to owners and target dates.
- Review evidence at gates; do not close on administrative status alone.
- Feed lessons and confirmed controls into ongoing production.
How QAPP can digitise it
| Element | Digital implementation |
|---|---|
| Data | Structured fields, controlled lists, revisions and attached evidence. |
| Ownership | Owners, due dates, notifications, approvals and escalation. |
| Traceability | Links between records, actions, revisions and resulting evidence. |
| Review | Status, open risks, overdue actions and management dashboards. |
AIAG alignment
AIAG Core Tool · APQP 3rd Edition
APQP is more than a checklist. AIAG 3rd Edition emphasises the “why”, change management, metrics, risk mitigation and gated management. QAPP can track deliverables, gates, risks, changes and links to PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA/SPC and PPAP.
Open official AIAG source →Interpretation limits
This page is practical guidance, not a replacement for the licensed AIAG publication, IATF/customer-specific requirements or competent engineering judgement.