Utilizing a cross-functional team of Engineering, Quality and Testing resources, Intertek can manage the development and validation of an entire automotive program. We have many years of experience working with OEMs such as General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Ford.
Put Intertek’s extensive automotive industry experience to work for you, and free up your own valuable resources. Intertek can serve as your partner for Validation Engineering Services.
Save money and time, by applying our data-driven processes and our testing experience to:
- Reduce number of test samples
- Eliminate redundant tests and assure appropriate test application
- Improve time management
- Offer alternative test strategies
- Assemble, review and/or manage DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis) & DVP&R's(Design Verification Plan & Report)
- Extensive experience in testing and failure mode analysis translates to more meaningful DFMEA's and DVP&R's
- Verify specification accuracy, applicability, generate test plans/matrix
- Manage program communication
- Manage test sources
- Manage supply base
Program Management
Utilizing a cross-functional team of engineering, quality and testing resources, Intertek can manage the product development and validation of an entire program. While we can tailor our support to your individual program needs, the following represents how we supported a major automotive Tier 1 supplier in the launch of a program:
Validation Control Plan
Development of tested specifications
Analysis of test cost/time and proposal for reduction
DFMEA at co-Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier levels
Pilot run validation through two design phases
Feedback on all test incidents
Incident Response
Supported with a team of four people
Verification that the test is properly run
Initiate Failure Analysis
24-48 hour response time to all test incidents
Tracking of all incidents and results
Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Program Management and Validation Services for Automotive.