Role-based use cases for automotive suppliers

Ask: ACE: AI™ Key Insight
Provide clear, scoped inputs—part or drawing references, constraints, target metrics, and the specific pages of any supporting PDFs—so Ask: ACE: AI™ can deliver actionable engineering outputs such as tolerance checks, material and process options, validation test matrices, and focused failure-mode analyses.

Detailed Analysis

What to provide (minimum)

• Part name or ID and its role in the vehicle (e.g., brake caliper, wheel hub, knuckle)

• Material and manufacturing process

• Key dimensions, loads, or interfaces

• Performance targets (runout, life cycles, torque, mass, etc.)

• Supporting PDFs (drawings, specs, or test reports), with page references

Preferred format

• Concise bullet lists or tables

• PDFs attached or key data pasted inline

• Drawing revision and referenced page numbers clearly noted

Typical outputs you can request

• Tolerance stack-ups and driven-dimension checks

• GD&T completeness checklists

• Top failure modes with recommended validation tests

• Material and process trade-off evaluations

• Validation test matrices with acceptance criteria

• Inspection and control-plan snippets

How to ask for best results
State the deliverable type, the required level of detail, and any constraints (cost, supplier capability, cycle life).

Example structure:

Deliverable: tolerance stack-up
Part: rear brake caliper mount
Reference: drawing PDF, pages 2–3
Constraints: perpendicularity ≤ 0.15 mm, operating load 6 kN

Limits and handling rules

• Only PDFs or plain text are accepted for file-based analysis

• Ask: ACE: AI™ cannot run tests, access internal systems, send emails, or execute scripts

• Export-controlled data should be handled per your internal company policy

Example prompts you can try

1. “Deliverable: tolerance stack-up. Part: rear brake caliper mount. PDF pages 2–3. Target perpendicularity ≤0.15 mm; operating load 6 kN.”

2. “List the top 8 failure modes and recommended validation tests for a wheel hub bearing assembly with a 500k-cycle life target.”

3. “Suggest two material/process alternatives to reduce brake backing-plate mass from 2.1 kg to 1.8 kg while keeping cost within +5% and using the existing stamping die.”

4. “Create a GD&T checklist for the brake rotor drawing (PDF page 5) and flag missing runout or thickness-variation callouts.”

5. “Generate a validation test matrix for a wheel-end fastener under combined axial and torsional loading.”

Ask: ACE: AI™ Key Insight
Use concise, procurement-focused inputs—part numbers, volumes, target cost or lead time, and any supporting PDFs or pasted text—so Ask: ACE: AI™ can produce buyer-ready outputs such as RFQs, supplier emails, quote comparisons, cost breakdowns, and purchase-order language tailored to Seating — Structures & Mechanisms.

Detailed Analysis

What to provide

• Part number(s) and short description

• Annual volume and per-release quantities

• Target unit price or cost range

• Required lead time and plant destination (Incoterm if applicable)

• Quality requirements (PPAP level, PFMEA, special characteristics)

• Supplier constraints or preferences (approved, excluded, incumbent)

If document review or data extraction is needed, attach the source as a PDF. Plain text may be pasted directly.

How to format a request (fastest turnaround)
Start with the deliverable type (RFQ, quote comparison, PO term, supplier email, cost breakdown), then list the critical inputs above.
Flag any internal stakeholders (Engineering, Program Management, Quality) and pending decisions.

Typical outputs you can request

• Structured RFQ wording specific to seat structures and mechanisms

• One-page supplier email templates (buyer tone)

• Excel-ready tables for quote comparisons or cost-element breakdowns

• Suggested negotiation levers (volume, lead time, packaging, tooling amortization)

• Short risks and next-steps checklist for buyer follow-up

Limits and handling rules

• Only PDFs provided by you are analyzed; missing pages will be requested

• Ask: ACE: AI™ will not contact suppliers, send emails, or access internal systems

• Do not include personal identifiers or export-controlled documents unless handled per your internal policy

Best-practice tips

• Assign priority (A / B / C) to requests

• Attach supplier quote PDFs when available

• Specify a target decision date

• Indicate whether Engineering can accept minor specification deviations

Example prompts you can try

1. “Create an RFQ for a seat recliner subassembly — part [PN], annual qty 60k, batch 5k, target unit price $X, DDP EU plant, PPAP Level 3 required; include standard payment and warranty terms.”

2. “Compare three supplier quotes (PDFs attached) and produce an Excel-ready table with unit price, tooling charges, lead time, MOQ, and recommended supplier.”

3. “Draft a supplier negotiation email to reduce lead time from 12 to 8 weeks for cable-release mechanism [PN]; offer a 10% price premium for expedited slots and request confirmation by EOD Friday.”

4. “Provide a cost-breakdown template for a stamped seat bracket (material, stamping labor, secondary ops, tooling amortization, freight) with example Excel formulas.”

Ask: ACE: AI™ Key Insight
Provide a concise program scope—objective, constraints, desired deliverable, priority, and any supporting PDFs—so Ask: ACE: AI™ can return execution-ready program artifacts for brake and wheel-end components, including risk entries, recovery plans, supplier escalations, and decision summaries.

Detailed Analysis

What to include in a single prompt (keeps turnaround fast)

• Program or platform name and affected commodity (Brakes & Wheel-End)

• Clear objective (e.g., recover schedule slip, address supplier quality issue, prepare exec update)

• Key constraints: launch date, cost exposure, test or regulatory gates, contractual milestones

• Supplier name, part number(s), and process step if applicable (casting, machining, assembly)

• Desired deliverable and format (RAID entry, action plan, one-page status, RACI, slide bullets)

• Priority and deadline (Immediate / 24h / 48h) and decision authority

Attachments and inputs

• Attach supporting material as PDFs only (NCRs, PPAPs, test reports, schedules, drawings)

• Paste short tables or bullet text directly if PDFs are not required

• If required PDF pages are missing, Ask: ACE: AI™ will request them before proceeding

Typical program-management outputs

• RAID or risk-register entries with impact, likelihood, mitigation, owner, and contingency

• Short recovery plans with dated actions and accountable owners

• Supplier escalation drafts (not sent) with clear asks and timelines

• One-page executive or weekly program status summaries

• RACI tables for cross-functional or supplier-driven activities

• Milestone gap analyses and critical-path recovery actions

How to ask for best results
Be specific and brief. One focused task per prompt works best.
Example structure:
“Objective: [what needs to change]. Context: [program + issue]. Deliverable: [format]. Constraints: [dates/cost/gates].”

Limits and professional guardrails

• Ask: ACE: AI™ cannot send emails, access internal systems, or execute scripts

• Only PDFs or pasted plain text are accepted for document analysis

• Do not include export-controlled or restricted data unless handled per your internal policy

Turnaround style
Expect concise, program-ready outputs optimized for meetings, escalations, and decision reviews—not generic explanations.

Example prompts you can try

1. “Create a 5-line RAID entry for Supplier X late machining on front wheel hubs; include impact, mitigation, owner, and 2-week target.”

2. “Produce a one-page recovery plan to regain a two-week schedule slip for brake caliper launch; include owners and dated actions.”

3. “Summarize attached NCR PDF into 4 corrective actions with owners and verification steps.”

4. “Draft a short supplier escalation (3 paragraphs) requesting root cause and 72-hour containment plan—do not send.”

5. “Generate slide-ready bullets for weekly program review: status, top 3 risks, required decision, and next steps.”

Ask: ACE: AI™ Key Insight
Provide clear validation objectives, performance targets, and either pasted requirements or relevant PDF pages, and Ask: ACE: AI™ will produce practical, lab-ready validation artifacts—test plans, test cases, matrices, and failure follow-ups—tailored to HVAC and airflow components.

Detailed Analysis

What to include in a validation prompt (minimum)

• Part or assembly name (e.g., HVAC blower, actuator, evaporator housing)

• Program or vehicle context (if applicable)

• Validation objective (e.g., airflow compliance, durability, environmental robustness)

• Key performance targets (flow rate, pressure drop, temperature range, noise, response time)

• Test environment constraints (temperature, humidity, vibration, available equipment)

• Desired deliverable (test plan, test cases, matrix, checklist, summary table)

Attachments and data handling

• Upload PDFs only when specs, requirements, or prior test reports are needed

• Paste short requirement tables or limits directly into the prompt when possible

• If a response depends on missing PDF pages, Ask: ACE: AI™ will request those pages before proceeding

Typical validation outputs

• Environmental, airflow, and functional test plans with setup and pass/fail criteria

• Step-by-step test cases suitable for lab technicians

• Requirement-to-test traceability matrices (Excel/CSV-ready)

• Pre-test setup and safety checklists

• Summaries of uploaded test reports learned, failures, and next-step verification

• Short failure-mode lists with recommended follow-up tests

How to get the most useful results

• State the deliverable type explicitly (e.g., “test plan” vs. “test case”)

• Include numeric targets and units (°C, L/s, Pa, dB)

• Specify output format if needed (table, checklist, numbered steps)

• Start narrow, then ask for refinements (e.g., “tighten acceptance criteria”)

Limits and guardrails

• Ask: ACE: AI™ does not execute tests, access lab systems, or certify compliance

• Only PDFs or pasted plain text are accepted for document analysis

• Non-PDF files (images, CAD, spreadsheets) are not processed

• Outputs support engineering and validation workflows but are not formal certifications

Turnaround style
Expect concise, structured outputs designed to drop directly into lab work, test documentation, or validation reviews.

Example prompts you can try

1. “Draft an environmental + airflow validation test plan for HVAC blower PN 12345: −20 °C to +85 °C, airflow 30–200 L/s; include setup, instrumentation, and pass/fail criteria.”

2. “Create 8 step-by-step test cases to validate blend-door actuator responsiveness and leakage for a dual-zone HVAC module using a bench rig.”

3. “Review the attached PDF test report and summarize the top 5 failures with likely causes and recommended follow-up tests.”

4. “Generate a requirement-to-test traceability matrix from the pasted airflow and noise limits; output as an Excel-ready table.”

5. “Provide a pre-test checklist for high-humidity thermal soak testing of evaporator core assemblies.”