Rework is action taken to bring a defective or nonconforming component into compliance with requirements or specifications.
It involves correcting errors, deficiencies, or deviations to ensure that outputs meet defined quality standards and project requirements.
Key Characteristics
- Corrective in Nature – Addresses issues after defects are identified
- Specification-Driven – Aligns deliverables with documented standards
- Impacts Cost and Schedule – May increase resource use and delay progress
- Triggers Quality Controls – Often follows inspection or verification activities
Example Scenarios
- Rewriting code modules that failed system integration testing
- Rebuilding a structural component that did not meet engineering tolerances
- Revising documentation to correct omissions or inaccuracies
Role in Quality and Control Processes
- Ensures Compliance – Aligns outputs with technical and contractual obligations
- Supports Continuous Improvement – Provides feedback for process refinement
- Reduces Risk of Defects – Prevents escalation of unresolved quality issues
- Feeds into Change Management – May result in formal change requests or plan updates
See also: Defect Repair, Corrective Action, Control Quality, Change Request, Quality Management Plan.