VDA 6.3 (Verband der Automobilindustrie) defines a process based audit standard for evaluating and improving controls in a manufacturing organisation's new product introduction and manufacturing process.This standard caters to the German automotive industries whose requirements are unique and complex.

In the present day race to outbeat others, TTM (time to market) has become very short. Hence, the demand for adhering to the standard has increased.The standard digs deep into each process element over the entire product realisation cycle with strong focus on Preventive Quality Assurance. Emphasis is on identifying, assessing and managing risk. If implemented in true spirit, there is almost no chance of making mistakes.Thereby, none of the key performance indicators, QCD, demanded by Customers, are compromised.

The German automobile industry has made it mandatory for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to comply with the requirements of this standard and get certified.

Keeping this in view, IMTMA is organizing a training program on Essentials on VDA 6.3 implementation.

This Program will be conducted by Mr. B S Mohan.

Mr B.S Mohan, an engineer by profession, was associated with Bosch for over 27 years, as part of the quality department responsible for introduction, sustenance of Quality standards and quality tools in all Bosch plants across India. Prior to that, he was responsible for engineering and manufacturing gear pumps, process planning of elements, machine planning & procurement, New project coordination and Project management for electric power tools. In his last assignment at Bosch, he was the Quality head of the Automotive Electronics Plant at Bangalore.

He has earlier worked with Tata Motors for over 6 years and was responsible for Process planning of transmission components & assembly and Process planning of dies, jigs and fixtures.

He currently provides training on various quality aspects such as VDA 6.3, Systems audits as per IATF 16949, 8D problem solving, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Basic quality tools, Tooling management, APQP, PPAP and Project management.