
ATTICA ENGINEERING QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Attica Engineering closely adhears to the following specifications
and standards set forth by the AS9100 certification and meet all
of it's requirements for Quality Management. Find out exactly
how our quality management system works acording the below stated
AS9100 descriptions.
Safety, airworthiness, product conformity and reliability are all
key aspects of AS9100, the aerospace quality standard. These quality
requirements are crucial to aerospace OEMs, which maintain high
levels of liability for their product standard. Because product
performance can be affected by a failure to handle parts and materials
correctly, AS9100 addresses the complexity and diversity of the
industry's supply chain. The standard takes into consideration the
complete life cycle of aerospace products.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) defines individual manufacturing
approvals through its Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and laws
mandating compliance. Subsequently, AS9100 is rapidly becoming a
prerequisite for doing production in the aerospace business, as
many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) only work with suppliers
that are certified to the aerospace standard. Also, many International
Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) member companies have deployed AS9100
within their own organizations.
AS9100 Improves
Your Business
The aerospace quality standard is based on ISO 9001:2000, with nearly
100 additional requirements specific to aerospace. AS9100 provides
suppliers with a comprehensive quality system focused on areas directly
impacting product safety and reliability in the aerospace industry,
including:
- Configuration Management - requires that
a management discipline be applied over the life cycle of
an aerospace product to provide visibility and control of its
functional and physical characteristics;
- Design - ensures that design responsible
organizations have a robust design process to meet safety
and reliability requirements demanded by the aerospace industry;
- Purchasing - requires suitable controls over
the organization's entire aerospace supply chain;
- Product Realization - ensures that each phase
of product realization, from planning to shipment
is tightly controlled for delivery of conforming product; and
- Product Monitoring/Measurement - that defines
requirements for product validation prior to shipment.
QMI – SAI Global: Your AS9100 Registration Partner of Choice
QMI – SAI Global has the in-depth, broad based aerospace industry
experience your company requires to meet the expectations of aerospace
OEMs, prime suppliers, and other key stakeholders in the aerospace
industry.
Our highly-qualified aerospace experienced auditors (AEAs), with
extensive aerospace work experience, have registered some of the
leading aerospace OEMs and prime suppliers, as well as regulatory
bodies and the aerospace supply chain. At QMI – SAI Global, the
requirements for AEAs exceed those imposed by the aerospace industry
through AIR5359 and AS9104, putting QMI – SAI Global's AS9100 team
among the most highly qualified in the world. You will find AS9100
auditors who are well versed in aerospace unique requirements, and
are able to speak your aerospace language. QMI – SAI Global maintains
the largest staff of AEAs among aerospace registrars, enabling us
to easily meet customer scheduling requirements. The QMI – SAI Global
aerospace team is strategically located across North America, ensuring
minimal travel costs throughout the registration process.
A unique feature that QMI – SAI Global offers its customers and
auditors is the support from a dedicated aerospace product manager.
Roger Ritterbeck, Manager, Aerospace, ensures QMI – SAI Global's
on-going technical competency by communicating industry changes
to customers and auditors, and representing QMI – SAI Global at
the Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG) level.
As more and more aerospace OEMs require AS9100 throughout their
supply chain, it makes good business sense to choose a registrar
that adds value to the registration process. At QMI – SAI Global,
our auditors and staff are focused on Advancing Business Excellence.
From the time of initial application to the delivery of the AS9100
registration certificate, efficient and streamlined processes are
in place making the registration process understandable and achievable.
AS9100 Gives Your Organization a Competitive Advantage
When your organization aligns to the aerospace AS9100 standard,
it not only reaps quality and efficiency benefits, but also is better
able to meet customer expectations. Registration can also provide
a competitive advantage by:
- Aerospace Experienced Auditors (AEAs) identifying
opportunities for operational improvements and cost reduction;
- Improved audit and surveillance efficiency;
Reduced number of customer audits required,
and a corresponding reduction in needed resources;
- Enhanced supplier performance due to higher quality,
waste reduction, and a customer satisfaction focus; and
- Streamlined documentation.
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