Automotive Manufacturing

Automotive Manufacturing Industry

Specialized Services to Meet the Needs of the Automotive Industry

Georgia is home to more than 200 automotive-related facilities, and the automotive industry contributes more than $3 billion to the state’s economy. The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech supports this industry by providing specialized assistance and expertise. Work with our team of experts to meet your quality, efficiency, and sustainability goals.

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Quality Core
Tools

Plan, launch, and validate your automotive products and processes utilizing Quality Core Tools.


More is being required today than ever before from automotive manufacturers and suppliers. To continue managing your existing business while looking for new business opportunities, it’s critical that the products you manufacture not only meet the ISO 9001 quality system requirements, but also those specific to the automotive industry.

By conforming to the Quality Core Tools required by IATF 16949, your operation and products will meet the quality requirements necessary to help you maintain and grow your business.

GaMEP can provide training on any or all of the following:

  • Advanced Product Quality Planning: Learn the steps required when designing and developing a new product for the automotive industry.
  • Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA): Apply the latest version of FMEA to determine what can go wrong with parts and the process.
  • Production Part Approval Process: Understand the steps necessary to prove you can produce reliable and consistent parts that meet customer requirements.
  • Statistical Process Control: Learn variations that may exist and determine if your process is operating in a controlled state, meeting customer requirements, or needs an adjustment.
  • Measurement System Analysis: Recognize the amount of variation within your gauge to ensure your calculations are capturing only true process variations.

By receiving Quality Core Tools training with GaMEP, you will:

  • Reduce production defects
  • Meet buyer demands
  • Acquire new business
  • Increase your profit margin
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The Georgia Tech Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium

Access state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing research facilities to help deploy manufacturing technologies and innovation into the market.

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Customized Automotive Industry Services

Collaborate with experienced GaMEP experts to assess your automotive manufacturing operations and develop tailored strategies that drive performance, efficiency, and innovation.

GaMEP will work directly with your team to identify challenges and implement solutions that are customized to help you meet your business goals while responding to industry demands.

GaMEP offers customized services for automotive manufacturers, including:

Lean manufacturing implementation

  • Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
  • Quality management systems (ISO/IATF 16949)
  • Automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Supply chain and logistics optimization
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Workforce training and development
  • Sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
  • Risk assessment and operational resilience
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • And more

By partnering with GaMEP, you will:

  • Gain a trusted advisor with automotive expertise
  • Access proven tools and methodologies
  • Improve efficiency
  • Reduce waste
  • Enhance product quality
  • Stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market

Automotive Manufacturing Training & Events

GaMEP hosts events and training courses designed specifically for automotive manufacturers. We also offer customized on-site training options. Contact your region manager for more information.

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GaMEP divides the state into ten regions led by region managers, who live and work within the region they serve. Contact your Region Manager or fill out our Contact Us form and a GaMEP team member will get in touch with you shortly.