Decide whether to scrap, rework, or use nonconforming parts

Help me prepare a Material Review Board (MRB) disposition for nonconforming material. Part and quantity affected: [part number, lot/batch numbers, quantity, where it is now (WIP, finished goods, at customer)] The nonconformance: [characteristic, specification, actual measured values, how it was found] Function of the feature: [what this characteristic does in the assembly or end use] Options being considered: [use as is / rework to print / repair / return to supplier / regrade / scrap] Costs: [scrap value, rework cost per unit, replacement lead time, customer delivery impact] Customer or regulatory constraints: [e.g. "automotive customer requires deviation approval", "FDA-regulated device", "aerospace AS9100"] Work through: 1. Risk of each option: effect on form, fit, function, safety, regulatory compliance, and appearance. Flag if the characteristic is special, critical, or safety-related. 2. Whether a rework can be verified (what re-inspection proves it is back to print). 3. Whether "use as is" or "repair" needs a customer deviation or concession before shipping, and what evidence the customer will want. 4. Total cost and delivery impact of each option. 5. The containment check: could the same problem be in other lots, other parts, or stock already shipped? Return: - A comparison table of the options (risk, cost, delivery impact, approvals needed). - A recommended disposition with the reasoning. - A one-paragraph disposition record for the NCR (nonconformance report). - The corrective action question this NCR should feed into. The disposition must be approved by the people with authority (quality, engineering, and the customer where required). Never recommend shipping safety-critical nonconforming product without customer approval. Mark unknowns [CONFIRM].