A new program ramping — and nobody on the ground watching quality?
Launch & Liaison Quality Support — Eyes and Hands During the Ramp
Launch and liaison quality support — sometimes called quality expediting — puts an engineer on the ground during a new-program ramp. It is the eyes and hands at the supplier and the line during APQP Phase 3–4: supplier-readiness checks, PPAP tracking, pre-launch inspection and GP-12 containment. This is quality expediting, not logistics expediting.
On the ground worldwide for the launch window · scoped per project.
When you need this
- A new program is ramping and PPAP submissions are slipping.
- A supplier’s launch readiness is uncertain and you need eyes on the ground.
- GP-12 / Safe Launch containment is required through the early-production window.
- A customer wants a named launch contact through start of production.
- You need launch coverage for a fixed window, not a permanent resident.
How it works
- 1
Assess readiness
Supplier readiness, open PPAP elements and launch risks are mapped against the APQP plan so the gaps are visible before SOP.
- 2
Track & expedite
PPAP elements, deviations and open actions are tracked and chased to closure with the supplier and the customer — quality expediting, on the ground.
- 3
Contain the ramp
Pre-launch inspection and GP-12 / Safe Launch containment run through the early-production window to catch launch-phase escapes.
- 4
Hand over
Once the process is stable and exit criteria are met, the part is handed to series quality with the launch record intact.
What we deliver
- New-Program Launch Support
- Quality Launch / Liaison Engineer
- PPAP Tracking & Expediting
- Pre-launch Inspection
- GP-12 / Safe Launch Containment
- Supplier Readiness Verification
Frequently asked questions
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Tell us what you are facing. We will map a realistic plan — and mobilize fast if the line is at risk.
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