Effective November 2011

Level 1 Milestone Terminology Agreement Between Chrysler and Fiat

Chrysler Development Process - PRIOR
Program
Strategic
KickProgram
Off Verification
I

Strategic
Program Target/
Program
Start
Content
Verification
Sign Off
2

Theme
Selection

Theme Program
Confirm Lock Down

Product
& Process
Design
Complete

S1
Start

S0
Start

S2
Start

V1
SOF

PS
Pre
Series

Job 1
Production
Launch

Market
Launch

Fiat Development Process - PRIOR

Start
Concept
Definition

Kick-Off

Feasibility
Briefing /
Pre Spending
Approval

Sheet 0
Contract

Step 2
Style
Freeze

Step 3

Tooling
Launch

VP
Process
Verification

Launch
Commercial

AGREEMENT: COMMON Product Development Milestones

Start
Concept
Definition

Approve
Concept
Direction

Feasibility
Briefing/
Pre-Spending
Approval

Program
Theme
Selection (Initiative) &
Style
(2:1)
Approval

Step 2
Style
Freeze

Step 3
Tooling
Kickoff

Step 5
Production
Designs
Complete

VP
Verification
of Process
Build

PVP
Pre
Volume
Prod
(PreSeries)
Build

Job 1 Commercial
Offline Launch
0 wk
0m

Major Milestones
Vehicle Level Checkpoints

New

Chrysler

Fiats

Common

Secondary Milestones
Area Level Checkpoints
Note: Secondary events are not shown on
Fiat Executive review charts

Effective November 2011

Mapping Milestones Current to New

Prior CDS Milestones

Kickoff

SPV2

Program
Start

Theme
Select

Theme
Confirm &
Program
Lockdown

Class
B Surface
Release

PPDC

S1

S2

AGREEMENT: COMMON Product Development Milestones

Start
Concept
Definition

Approve
Concept
Direction

Feasibility
Briefing /
Pre-Spending
Approval

Theme
Selection
(2:1)

Program
(Initiative)
& Style
Approval

Step 2
Style
Freeze

Step 3
Tooling
Kickoff

Job 1

Market
Launch

V1 SOF
1w 0m

Step 5
Production
Designs
Complete

VP
Verification
of Process

PVP
Pre
Volume
Prod

Job 1 Commercial
Launch
Offline
0w
0m

Changes:
Eliminated SPV1
Eliminated Target Content Signoff (H)
Eliminated S0 (unless needed, then will be called Proto build)
Recognize maturity of geometry and data using Step process
Measure week 0 from Job 1 Offline (vs Start of Framing of 1st production vehicle
Major Milestones
Vehicle Level Checkpoints
Secondary Milestones
Area Level Checkpoints
Note: Secondary events are not shown on
Fiat Executive review charts

Level 2 Milestone were also reviewed and agreed on

Chrysler will use the Fiat Step process to improve availability of geometry & math data for virtual and mule
assessments.

AGREEMENT: COMMON Product Creation Milestones

Start
Concept
Definition

Approve
Concept
Direction

Feasibility
Briefing/
Pre-Spending
Approval

Program
Theme
Selection (Initiative) &
Style
(2:1)
Approval

Step 2
Style
Freeze

Step 3
Tooling
Kickoff

Styling
Freeze
Style
Class B
Math

Style Class
A Math

Step 5
Production
Designs
Complete

VP
Verification
of Process
Build

PVP
Pre
Volume
Prod
(PreSeries)
Build

Job 1 Commercial
Launch
Offline
0 wk
0m

Timing Events (Styling Focus) Level 2

Start
Sketches

Sketch
4:2
Selection Models
& CDD
& CDD
Release Release

Theme
Selection
2:1
Models &
CDD
Release

Style
Class C
Math &
CDD
Release

Conformity
Model
Confirm

Style Class
A Certified
Math
Master
Model
Approval

Timing Events (Engineering Geometry Focus) Level 2

8w
2m
CAD
Step 0
1st Geometry
Release for
Attribute
Assessment

CAD
Step A
2nd
Geometry
Release for
Attribute
Assessment

CAD
Step B
Theme
Select
Geometry
Release
Morph &
Attribute
Assessment

11w
2.5m

11w
2.5m

CAD
Step C
CAD Step 1

CAD
Step 2

Geometry
Release for
Morph &
Attribute
Assessment

Geometry
Release
for BIW
Process
Devt

CAD Step 5
Geometry
Complete
CAD Step 3
Geometry
Release for
Tooling

CAD Step A, B, C are architectural geometry releases

and apply to New and Variant programs.

Major Milestones
Vehicle Level Checkpoints
Secondary Milestones
Area Level Checkpoints
Note: Secondary events are not shown on
Fiat Executive review charts

Level 1 Milestone Definitions

Level 1 Milestone

Definition

Start Concept Definition

Preliminary concept or product opportunity proposed by Marketing for further exploration based on a
vehicle placeholder in the Long Range Plan.

Approval Concept Direction

Product Briefing presented by Marketing describing the initial business case, customer (VOC) & regulatory
requirements for the program.
If accepted, approval is given to proceed with the concept direction.

Feasibility Briefing / Pre-Spending Approval

The projects business case and potential for achieving functional and technical requirements have been
assessed with a feasible outcome and results.
Authorization is received to assign manpower to the project, begin detailed definition of functional and
operational objectives, and prepare a program contract.
If funding is required to support early design or development, pre-spending authorization may be obtained
(pre-spending = funding prior to Program (Initiative) & Style Approval.)

Program (Initiative) & Style Approval

Authorization to proceed with a fully funded program.

The contract between the Corporation and the project team in which the team agrees to deliver a program
on time to the objectives described.
Final approval of design by Senior Management, locking the A-side surface of the vehicle called Style
Approval and must occur prior to Program Approval event.

Tooling Kick off (Step 3)

Production designs complete including packaging with component, system and vehicle functional capability
verified & assembly & logistics processes defined for both the supplier and Chrysler Assembly plant.
Remaining open issues are understood and plans are in place to prevent necessity to modify tooling later
in the program.
Kick-off of component production tooling to meet the Verification of Process build.

VP Build - Verification of Process

Start of the build that verifies that the vehicle design meets defined program requirements.
Vehicles are built at the assembly plant to verify that supplier and assembly plant production tooling,
equipment, processes and facilities meet customer and program objectives.

PVP Build - Pre-Volume Production

Start of the build that is the final validation the vehicle meets functional and build objectives.
Vehicles built with PPAPed parts.
Confirmation of supplier and assembly plant process readiness to execute vehicle launch and build
customer ordered vehicles.

Job 1 Offline

1st customer unit built. Start of volume production and launch ramp-up. Containment released.

Commercial Launch

Sufficient vehicles at dealership to support advertising and initial customer demand.

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Update 02/12/16

Level 2 Milestone Definitions Steps

Steps are geometry releases of increasing refinement .
Level 2 Milestones
STEPS

Definition

CAD Step 0

Initial release of 3D generic models (space claims) used to initiate architectural

studies, vehicle dimensional definition and initial performance characteristics.

CAD Step A

Release of 3D math models representing volumes, position, available space and

preliminary attachments to the underbody & body shell. Used to define the
architectural design and performance requirements for the vehicle

CAD Step B
(Concurrent with Theme Selection)

Release of increasingly refined geometry based on virtual analysis. 3D math

models representing exterior dimensions, volumes and installation details. No
radiuses. Specific fastening requirements to the underbody & body shell must be
included. Math data to check assembly, disassembly & serviceability. For wiring,
3D piping, channels & seals with installation details.

CAD Step C
(Concurrent with Program (Initiative) & Style Approval)

Final release of completed architecture of the vehicle based on analysis. 3D math

models with all radiuses and beams for all platform components. Interfaces to body
frozen. 2D drawings of assemblies. 3D math for all powertrain component end
items.

CAD Step 2
(Concurrent with Styling Freeze)

Release of top hat type components - 3D math models with preliminary holes,
buttonholes & beams.

CAD Step 3
(Concurrent with Tooling Kick-Off)

Evolution of top-hat 3D math models with reference points, fastenings, torque.

Production intent holes, buttonholes and beams. Used to kick off production
tooling/equipment in BIW, Chassis, Exterior, Interior & Engine Systems.

CAD Step 5
(Concurrent with Production Design Complete)

Completion of production 3D math models that include adjustments from all

virtual/physical testing and all drawing information for production. Includes
thickness, fastenings, ribbings. Geometry clean-up.

Update 02/12/16

Level 2 Milestone Definitions Styling Related

(These will be refined in the future in discussions with Fiat)
Level 2 Milestones
STYLING RELATED

Definition

Initiate Sketches

Emotional sketches are created by Product Design Office (PDO) & reviewed with Advanced Vehicle Engineering (AVE)
& Product Planning prior to release of official styling constraints.
Realistic sketches are started by PDO after receipt of styling constraints (people package, critical cross sections, hard
points and architectural requirements) from AVE

Select Sketch Direction

Initial sketches are selected by Senior Management for further development around the Feasibility Briefing / PreSpending Approval. Sketches shown conform to all styling constraints defined by AVE.

Theme Reduction (4:2)

Senior Management narrows the focus of design development work to two (or one) theme per brand.
Designs selected are at minimum 30% feasible to manufacturing & stamping
Styling conforms to Engineering requirements providing high level feasibility to functional objective requirements.

Theme Selection (2:1)

(Concurrent with CAD Step B)

Senior Management narrows the focus of design development to one theme per brand.
Styling design selection occurs for all price classes and markets.
Designs selected are at minimum 60% feasible to manufacturing & stamping.
All aesthetic surface (A-side surfaces) accepted by Engineering and achieve the functional objective requirements..
Coincides with CAD Step B release.

Style Approval
(Concurrent with CAD Step C)

Senior Management approves the design which becomes plan of record for future engineering work.
Styling design approval occurs for all price classes and markets.
Designs are at minimum 80% feasible to manufacturing, stamping, functional objectives.
A-side surface (aesthetic surface) final CDD Release.
Coincides with CAD Step C release.
Any future changes to the A-side surface are directed by Engineering & made by Surfacing group.
Style Class C Math release at Fiat (Owner Styling).

Styling Freeze
(Concurrent with CAD Step 2)

Final release of the B-side surface with any required A-side surface changes completed.
Designs are 100% feasible to manufacturing, stamping, functional objectives.
Designs released by Engineering. Coincides with CAD Step 2 release.
Style Class B Math release at Fiat (Owner Engineering).

Build Conformity Model

(Concurrent with CAD Step 3)

Paste Foam Model that is built from the Style Class B Math data. Used for final reflectivity studies. Coincides with CAD
Step 3 release.
Style Class A Math release at Fiat (Owner Engineering)

Update 02/12/16