Definition
&
Planning
&
Planning
- Kickoff & Scope Alignment
- Requirements Capture
- Feasibility & Risk Review
- Compliance & Quality Planning
- Program Plan & Resources
- Baseline Approval
Product
Design
Design
- Concept Development
- Architecture Definition
- Industrial, Ergonomic & Human Factors Design
- Preliminary CAD & Layout
- Design Review & Trade Studies
- Design Freeze
Product
Engineering
Engineering
- Detailed Mechanical Engineering
- Embedded Electronics Development
- Firmware & Software Development
- Integration Engineering
- Prototype Build
- Engineering Baseline Release
Analysis
&
Validation
&
Validation
- Structural, Thermal & Functional Analysis
- Simulation & Performance Prediction
- Verification Planning
- Prototype Testing
- Validation & Design Refinement
- Verification Closure
Certification
&
Quality Assurance
&
Quality Assurance
- Certification Strategy
- Compliance Evidence
- Quality Planning & Process Control
- Documentation & Traceability
- Inspection & Audit Readiness
- Release Approval
Manufacturing
&
Production
&
Production
- Production Planning
- Supplier & Process Readiness
- Tooling, Fixtures & Build Support
- Pilot Build & Process Validation
- Final Inspection & Acceptance
- Delivery Readiness
Service
&
Lifecycle Support
&
Lifecycle Support
- Installation & Commissioning
- Documentation & Training
- Maintenance, Repair & Field Support
- Spares & Obsolescence Management
- Upgrades & Change Management
- Long-Term Lifecycle Support