How can I control engineering changes in a custom packaging machine project?
• Set up a Change Control Board (CCB); any change to cycle time, film width or heat-seal parameters needs a written request and review.
• Before approval, run an impact analysis on cycle time, mechanical interference, PLC/HMI programs and safety circuits.
• Each change requires sign-off from procurement, mechanical, electrical and supplier, updating BOM, drawings and FAT criteria.
• Define a design-freeze gate; post-freeze changes go through expedited flow with lead time and cost impact confirmed in writing.
• Keep version numbers and traceability records; verify all changes before FAT to avoid rework at acceptance.
• Before approval, run an impact analysis on cycle time, mechanical interference, PLC/HMI programs and safety circuits.
• Each change requires sign-off from procurement, mechanical, electrical and supplier, updating BOM, drawings and FAT criteria.
• Define a design-freeze gate; post-freeze changes go through expedited flow with lead time and cost impact confirmed in writing.
• Keep version numbers and traceability records; verify all changes before FAT to avoid rework at acceptance.