Bridging Manufacturing Tolerances & Measurement Reality
Independent engineering consulting specializing in PPAP submission packages, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and coordinate metrology for manufacturing suppliers and machine shops.
Core Consulting Services
Targeted engineering support designed to satisfy customer audits, eliminate measurement error, and secure first-time-through PPAP approvals.
PPAP & APQP Support
End-to-end documentation packages and customer submission management to get your production parts approved on schedule.
- Level 1–5 PPAP preparation & package compilation
- Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plan development
- Dimensional layout & material test review
- Customer deviation and concession management
Measurement Systems Analysis
Validate that measurement equipment is capable and that observed variation reflects real parts, not gage error.
- Variable Gage R&R studies (ANOVA & X-bar / R)
- Attribute agreement and short-run inspection checks
- Gage bias, linearity, and stability assessments
- Checking fixture and gage qualification
Metrology & Inspection Strategy
Practical alignment of drawing GD&T requirements with shop-floor and lab coordinate measurement equipment.
- GD&T drawing interpretation per ASME Y14.5
- Portable arm and CMM inspection routine planning
- First Article Inspection (FAI / AS9102) execution
- Datum reference frame & fixture design review
Engineering Rigor Grounded on the Plant Floor
Combining mechanical engineering principles with direct manufacturing experience to resolve customer escapes and prove statistical process capability.
Hands-On Manufacturing Experience
Whitehead Quality Consulting specializes in bridging the gap between engineering drawing intent and shop-floor measurement execution.
With an academic foundation in Mechanical Engineering and practical quality experience across automotive fasteners, precision stamping, and complex machined assemblies, our focus is resolving measurement discrepancies and proving statistical process capability.
- ✓ AIAG PPAP, APQP, MSA & SPC Core Tools
- ✓ ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 Compliance
- ✓ Portable Articulating Arms & CMMs
- ✓ 8D Problem Solving & Defect Containment