APQP Plan

Use this template to plan APQP deliverables for [new automotive program or part launch].

Template Metadata

Program Scope

Identify customer, vehicle program, part family, plant, launch milestone, and volume assumptions.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Customer Requirements

List drawings, specifications, special characteristics, CSR requirements, packaging, and traceability needs.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Timing Plan

Provide milestone dates for design review, tooling, prototype, DV, PV, PPAP, run-at-rate, and SOP.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Design and Process Deliverables

Track DFMEA, PFMEA, process flow, control plan, MSA, SPC, capacity, and packaging deliverables.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Prototype and Pilot Builds

Define build quantities, purpose, material status, inspection plan, and issue escalation.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Launch Risks

Summarize open risks, mitigation, responsible owner, and escalation threshold.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Sign-Off

List required internal and customer approvals for phase exit. Use APQP terminology and make deliverables measurable.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review and Signoff

Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.