Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

When to use

Use this skill when:

• A supplier must submit parts for customer approval before Start of Production (SOP)
• A design change, process change, or engineering change requires re-submission
• An OEM or Tier 1 customer requests a PPAP at a specific level
• Reviewing or auditing an incoming PPAP package from a supplier
• Determining what PPAP level is required for a given change

Prerequisites

• Part number, revision level, and customer drawing
• Bill of Materials (BOM) if applicable
• Production process flow and manufacturing location confirmed
• Customer's PPAP level requirement (Level 1–5) or change category known

Workflow