Launch a new product into production

Design, parts, process and paperwork ready before full production starts.

1. Freeze the design and the parts list (Engineering manager signs off)
2. Order long lead parts first. Most people forget this: Parts with long lead times hold up the whole launch
3. Approve tooling and first off parts
4. Write the work instructions
5. Run a pilot batch
6. Fix issues found in the pilot
7. Get CE or UKCA marking paperwork done
8. Sign off release to full production (Operations director signs off)

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