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PPAP Process

For industries that demand technical precision — from automotive to heavy equipment — our approach to PPAP ensures that everything we ship is production-ready, documentation-complete, and tailored to the specific quality systems of each customer.

Whether required by industry standards or used to enhance project outcomes, our PPAP process reinforces our commitment to consistent quality, from first article to final shipment.

What Sets CSI Apart

Industry-Ready Execution

Regardless of your specific PPAP requirements, CSI has you covered. Offering standard Level 3 PPAP, we can support up to Level 5, and our engineering and quality teams deliver exactly what’s needed to support your program, with speed and accuracy.

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Integrated With Your Systems

We align PPAP documentation with your existing workflows and quality standards, ensuring seamless validation and minimal disruption at every gate.

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Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Our PPAP process is tightly integrated with in-house engineering, production, and quality teams, eliminating gaps and reducing rework across functions.

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Built for High-Stakes Manufacturing

In sectors where the cost of failure is high, our PPAP approach provides the rigor, repeatability, and reliability our customers depend on.

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Our Deliverables, Your Confidence

CSI takes a collaborative, flexible approach to PPAP, one that respects customer-specific requirements while maintaining robust internal quality discipline. We support all standard PPAP levels and tailor documentation packages to meet your needs. Our in-house quality and engineering teams work with you every step of the way — from defining PPAP scope to delivering final documentation packages with confidence and clarity.

Typical deliverables may include:

  • Design Records
  • Engineering Change Documentation
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
  • Control Plans
  • Dimensional Results and Material Certifications
  • Initial Process Studies (e.g., Cpk/Ppk data)
  • Appearance Approval Reports (if applicable)
  • Production Trial Run Records
  • Part Submission Warrant (PSW)

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