7.3.2 Design and Development Inputs

Purpose

This procedure asserts that, during the design and development phase, the inputs to the design are reviewed in order to assure that they are in conformance with the requirements for the end design. The review process is documented in accordance with the procedure 4.2.4 – Control of records

Procedure

During and following the design and development phase, [enter-your-company-name-here] conducts assessments to ensure that the inputs will ensure that the final product or service will comply with;

• the customer’s specifications with respect to function and performance
• legal, regulatory, statutory and other requirements
• proprietary design information from previous, similar projects
• quality and reliability inspection and testing requirements
• previous performance ratings for similar projects
• specifications from suppliers and sub-contractors
• other known requirements for the final design in order to be fit for the intended use, where this is known.

The methodology and terms of reference for these assessments are reviewed before, during and after the design and development phase to ensure that they are complete, unambiguous and do not conflict with one another.

Each review is fully documented in the form of a report, citing the methodology and terms of reference used and any supporting data that was used in the review process, such as material specifications, test reports, etc. The documentation is stored in accordance with the procedure 4.2.4 – Control of records