- Analysis of Duty book & Standards (SOR, LAH)
- Preparation of feasible concepts
- D-FMEA
- CAD modelling – standardized approach (skeletons, standard parts, KBE)
- Engineering simulations (Tolerance analysis, moldflows, FEM, CFD, DMU)
- Design process Review checkpoints / milestones
- Internal/External Concept Release
- Internal/External Design Release / Tool kick-off
- Gate reviews G1, G2
- Technical documentation & PDM
- Assessment of first off-tool parts¨
- Qualification of components, product & process (testing results)
- Customer Audits / Run & Rate / PPAP / PSW / Customer final approval
- Lessons learned
Primary tasks of Design process that are listed within Hella Project management (PMH) and know-how process (PEP5) are:
Additonaly the secondary important tasks are:
- Change management & PDM
- Classification of foglamp designs into foglamp types
- Internal standardisation & modular solutions
- Capacity planning, forecast and reporting
- D&D Cost calculations
- Management of Industrial property rights
- Management of Know-how and Internal trainings, Type approvals
All these activities are targeted to achieve the final product in requested quantity and quality for the benefit of our customers.
