1. MAB
  2. Program Planning & Systems Engineering
  3. Program Management
  4. Program Quality Management

2.1.5 - Program Quality Management

2.1.5-9 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
2.1.5-9-1 Ensure items and processes are in place for the assessment of readiness to build a quality product Phase D1 | Before commencing manufacture of a unit or other contractually designated configuration items at the prime contractor, subcontractor or critical component supplier, ensure the prime contractor conducts a manufacturing readiness review to assess readiness to build a quality product. Topics covered should include but are not limited to drawing availability and acceptability, configuration status, producibility of parts and materials, adequacy of manufacturing processes/certifications, manufacturing planning, tooling, facilities, and inspection points. Ensure configuration management plan, change control process, lessons learned process, manufacturing trend data, certification of processes and personnel, equipment calibration and tooling certification processes, and process and product qualification all in place and performing to requirements. NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Rev B, Quality Assurance Chapter; Quality Assurance Requirements for Space and Launch Vehicles, TOR-2005(8583)-3859.
2.1.5-9-2 Ensure that a process is in place to establish workmanship standards and rework/repair criteria Phase D1 | Ensure manufacturing planning contains workmanship standards and clearly defines acceptance or rejection criteria for each inspection. Ensure results of any changes to production processes are assessed as soon as practical. NA NA Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Quality Assurance Chapter; Quality Assurance Requirements for Space and Launch Vehicles, TOR-2005(8583)-3859.
2.1.5-9-3 Ensure the effectiveness of the Manufacturing Readiness Review Phase D1 | Ensure QA participation in the MRR and producibility reviews to understand the program's production readiness level and risks. NA Design Review Data Package Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Quality Assurance Chapter; Quality Assurance Requirements for Space and Launch Vehicles, TOR-2005(8583)-3859.