Selecting a long-term wire harness partner:
- Local service and support with a global footprint
- Molding capability for existing and/or future needs
- Use OEM components and tooling – never compromise with accepting a knock-off component or the use of low cost/ non-OEM applicators/ tooling
- Select a supplier who actively uses crimp force monitors
- High level workforce stability and skillset
- Capability to do a full terminal verification report on crimps, insulation and wire.
- ISO 9001, TS 16949, ISO 14001 certified
- Large enough to support direct component purchasing
- Engineering support
- Process Planning and controls which are compliant to AIAG standards for process flow control plans and PFMEA
- Have all work instructions posted at the work station using local language
- Operator work instructions which are pictorial showing both acceptance and reject criteria
- All assemblies must be 100% tested for proper seating of the terminal in the housing
- All assemblies must be 100% tested for continuity
