When to use it
Organise evidence that engineering design and specification requirements can be met under actual production conditions.
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
- Approved drawings/specifications and changes
- Defined process and linked Core Tool documents
- Dimensional/material/performance results
- Required MSA and capability studies
- Production evidence and applicable approvals
Workflow
- Confirm the customer-agreed submission level and requirements.
- Control document versions and the source of each piece of evidence.
- Verify that results come from a representative production process.
- Manage gaps and deviations before submission.
- Retain approval status and history.
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 · PPAP 4th Edition
AIAG defines PPAP as the industry standard for production part approval and demonstrating that design record and specification requirements are consistently met. QAPP can act as a digital dossier and readiness workflow without replacing customer-specific requirements.
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.