Part Number System: Learn from Automotive Industry

[Olga_D]

Hello All,
a short introduction: I work in Russian company which manufacture cars. It is small company and now we have only one car. During developing this car we learn on our mistake.
At present we develop engineering instruction "part number". we have our system of part number for component which we design. but we can not decide what number need for purchase component. I have experience of work in european aerospace company. when i designed something for aircraft and I used purchase component, I did not give number for it component.
I would like to know your point of view and want to know experience world automative industry.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Navin A S]

It sounds like you have a unique challenge on your hands. Developing an engineering instruction and assigning part numbers for components can be tricky, especially for something that is never done before. It might be beneficial to reach out to other automotive industry professionals to see how they handle similar situations. It could also be helpful to research some of the common part numbering systems used in the automotive industry and see if you can adapt them to your company's needs. With the experience you have from your European aerospace company, you might be able to develop a system of your own that works for your company. Good luck!