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AS9100 & ISO 9001 Implementation Consulting for Aerospace & Manufacturing
Montreal-based quality engineering experts helping manufacturers achieve certification, reduce defects, and exceed compliance requirements.
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Quality Engineering Services
Design, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards to ensure consistent quality across all manufacturing processes.
Our quality engineering services provide comprehensive support for building robust quality systems that drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
What We Deliver:
QMS Development & Implementation: Custom-tailored quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D requirements, designed specifically for your manufacturing environment and industry needs.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Structured product development methodology ensuring quality is designed into your products from concept through production, including Phase Gate reviews and program management support.
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis): Comprehensive risk assessment for design (DFMEA) and process (PFMEA) to identify potential failures before they occur, prioritize risks, and implement effective prevention strategies.
Design Verification & Validation: Rigorous testing protocols to ensure your products meet specifications (verification) and customer requirements (validation), including test planning, execution, and documentation per AS9100 requirements.
Quality Planning Documentation: Development of Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and Quality Assurance protocols that integrate seamlessly with your production processes.
Industries We Serve:
- Aerospace & Defense (AS9100D)
- Automotive (IATF 16949)
- Medical Devices (ISO 13485)
- General Manufacturing (ISO 9001)
Your Benefits:
- Reduced defect rates and scrap costs
- Streamlined certification audits
- Enhanced customer confidence
- Compliance with aerospace OEM requirements
- Foundation for continuous improvement culture
Why MQC: Our team brings 7+ years of aerospace quality experience from Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier, ensuring you get practical, implementation-focused guidance that works in real manufacturing environments.
Process Optimization
Analyze and refine existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality through data-driven methodologies.
Transform your manufacturing operations with proven optimization methodologies that deliver measurable results in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
Our Approach:
Lean Manufacturing Implementation: Eliminate the 7 wastes (overproduction, waiting, transportation, over-processing, inventory, motion, defects) through systematic analysis and process redesign. We apply 5S, Kaizen, and cellular manufacturing principles tailored to your operation.
Six Sigma & DMAIC Methodology: Data-driven problem solving using Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control framework to reduce variation and improve process capability. Our engineers are experienced in statistical analysis and root cause identification.
Value Stream Mapping: Visual analysis of material and information flow from supplier to customer, identifying bottlenecks, delays, and non-value-added activities. We create future-state maps with actionable implementation roadmaps.
Process Capability Studies: Statistical analysis of your manufacturing processes (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) to ensure consistent production of parts within specification limits. We identify capability gaps and implement improvement actions.
Cycle Time Reduction: Systematic identification and elimination of time wastes throughout your production flow, from setup time reduction (SMED) to improved material handling and workflow optimization.
Statistical Process Control (SPC): Implementation of real-time monitoring systems to detect process variations before they result in defects, including control chart selection, training, and reaction plans.
What You Get:
- Baseline assessment and gap analysis
- Prioritized improvement opportunities
- Implementation support and training
- KPI tracking and reporting systems
- Sustainable process improvements
Typical Results:
- 15-40% reduction in cycle time
- 20-50% decrease in defect rates
- 10-30% improvement in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Measurable cost savings within 3-6 months
Real-World Experience: Our consultants have optimized manufacturing processes at world-class aerospace facilities including Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier, bringing proven methodologies to your operation.
Change Management
Evaluate how changes will affect critical quality attributes, manufacturing processes, and end-product performance through structured change control systems.
Navigate engineering and process changes with confidence through our systematic change management approach that ensures quality, compliance, and traceability.
Comprehensive Change Control:
ECO/ECN Process Development: Design and implement Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) systems that ensure all changes are properly evaluated, approved, documented, and communicated across your organization.
Impact Assessment Methodology: Structured analysis of proposed changes across multiple dimensions including quality impact, cost implications, schedule effects, regulatory compliance, and supply chain considerations.
Configuration Management: Establish robust systems to maintain product definition integrity throughout the lifecycle, including revision control, effectivity management, and as-built documentation.
Change Control Board (CCB) Implementation: Develop governance structures for change approval, including cross-functional review processes, authorization levels, and decision criteria. We help establish CCB charter, meeting cadence, and documentation requirements.
Aerospace-Specific Requirements: Ensure compliance with AS9100D clause 8.5.6 for control of changes, including risk assessment, customer notification requirements, and verification/validation of change effectiveness.
Validation & Verification: Support for proving that changes achieve intended results (validation) and don’t introduce unintended consequences (verification), including test planning and first article inspection support.
Change Types We Support:
- Product design changes
- Manufacturing process modifications
- Supplier changes
- Facility/equipment changes
- Software/documentation updates
Deliverables:
- Change management procedures and work instructions
- ECO/ECN forms and approval workflows
- Change impact assessment templates
- CCB charter and meeting templates
- Training materials for your team
Your Outcomes:
- Controlled, traceable change implementation
- Reduced risk of quality escapes
- Improved customer confidence
- Compliance with AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485 requirements
- Faster, more efficient change execution
Aerospace Expertise: Change management in aerospace is critical – our team has managed complex ECO/ECN processes at major OEMs, ensuring your changes meet stringent industry requirements.
Materials Testing & Characterization
Comprehensive material analysis, failure investigation, and research support to ensure material properties meet specifications and performance requirements.
Leverage our materials engineering expertise to verify material properties, investigate failures, and support innovation with rigorous testing and analysis protocols.
Testing & Analysis Capabilities:
Mechanical Testing Coordination: Tensile, compression, bend testing per ASTM standards, hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers), impact testing (Charpy, Izod), and fatigue analysis. We coordinate with accredited laboratories and ensure proper interpretation of results.
Metallurgical Analysis Support: Microstructure examination, grain size analysis, heat treatment verification, material composition verification (OES, XRF), coating thickness testing, and corrosion resistance evaluation.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Coordination: Visual inspection planning, penetrant testing (PT), magnetic particle inspection (MPI), ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT), and eddy current testing for aerospace applications.
Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation: Systematic failure investigation using 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa methods. Fractography and failure mode identification, environmental factors assessment, and corrective action development.
Material Property Verification: Certificate of Compliance (C of C) review and validation, Material Test Reports (MTR) verification, Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS) compliance, and ASTM/SAE/military spec conformance.
Innovation & Research Support: New material qualification programs, alternative material evaluation, process development testing, Design of Experiments (DOE) for material optimization, and material selection consulting.
Aerospace Materials Expertise:
- Aluminum alloys (2xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx series)
- Titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V, Grade 5, etc.)
- Nickel-based superalloys (Inconel, Waspaloy)
- Stainless steels and high-strength steels
- Composite materials (CFRP, GFRP)
- Specialty coatings and surface treatments
Value Proposition:
- Access to accredited testing laboratories
- Expert interpretation of test results
- Aerospace and defense material knowledge
- Reduced material-related quality escapes
- Technical expertise from former OEM engineers
Materials Engineering Background: Our team’s experience with aerospace materials at Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier ensures you get knowledgeable guidance on material selection, testing, and failure analysis.
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Develop, review, and optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and accurate reflection of actual operations.
Elevate your manufacturing operations with systematic process development, validation, and continuous improvement that drives quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Process Development & Optimization:
SOP Development & Optimization: Create clear, comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures that operators can actually follow. Review existing SOPs to ensure they reflect current best practices, eliminate unnecessary steps, and incorporate lessons learned from non-conformances.
Process Capability Studies: Statistical analysis including initial capability studies (Pp, Ppk) during development and ongoing capability monitoring (Cp, Cpk) for production. Process performance improvement plans for incapable processes.
First Article Inspection (FAI) Support: Complete FAI package preparation per AS9102 or customer requirements, dimensional layout and verification, material and process verification documentation, and customer submission support.
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP): PPAP package preparation for automotive customers, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R), process capability documentation, and customer approval coordination.
Process Validation & Qualification: Installation Qualification (IQ) for new equipment, Operational Qualification (OQ) for process parameters, Performance Qualification (PQ) for production validation, and special process qualifications (heat treatment, plating, welding, NDT).
Manufacturing Process Design: Process FMEA (PFMEA) to identify risks, process flow optimization, poka-yoke (error-proofing) implementation, fixture and tooling design consultation, and setup reduction.
Statistical Methods & Tools:
Statistical Process Control (SPC): Control chart selection and implementation, control limit calculation, operator training, reaction plans for out-of-control conditions, and software integration.
Measurement System Analysis (MSA): Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) studies, attribute agreement analysis, bias and linearity studies, and gage calibration program development.
Design of Experiments (DOE): Experimental design for process optimization, multi-variable process tuning, robust parameter design (Taguchi methods), and statistical analysis.
Expected Outcomes:
- Reduced process variation and defect rates
- Improved first-pass yield
- Faster new product introduction (NPI)
- Compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
- Enhanced process understanding and control
- Reduced manufacturing costs through waste elimination
Manufacturing Excellence: With hands-on experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes at world-class aerospace facilities, we bring practical, implementable solutions to your shop floor.
Compliance & Certification Support
Expert support for quality certifications, supplier qualification programs, and non-conformance management to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Navigate the complex landscape of quality certifications and regulatory compliance with experienced guidance that accelerates your path to approval and maintains ongoing conformance.
Certification Support Services:
ISO 9001:2015 Implementation: Gap analysis, QMS documentation development (Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions), internal audit program establishment, management review design, pre-audit readiness, and certification audit support.
AS9100D (Aerospace) Implementation: Comprehensive aerospace-specific requirements including configuration management, risk management, product safety and key characteristics, counterfeit parts prevention, FAI process implementation, FOD prevention, and NADCAP special process support.
IATF 16949 (Automotive) Support: Core Tools implementation (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC), customer-specific requirements integration, warranty management, error-proofing, and automotive customer audit preparation.
ISO 13485 (Medical Devices): Medical device risk management (ISO 14971), design controls and transfer, Unique Device Identification (UDI), post-market surveillance, and FDA/Health Canada compliance.
Supplier Quality Management:
Approved Supplier List (ASL) Development: Supplier evaluation criteria definition, assessment questionnaires and scoring, on-site audit protocols, approval workflows, performance monitoring and scorecards, risk assessment, and conditional approval programs.
Prime Manufacturer ASL Listing Support: Requirements analysis for major OEM ASLs (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney, Safran), application package preparation, pre-qualification audit preparation, customer-specific requirements, special process approvals (NADCAP), and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Supplier Audit Program Development: Audit planning and scheduling systems, supplier audit checklists, auditor training and qualification, audit reporting and finding tracking, corrective action verification, and risk-based audit frequency.
Non-Conformance Management:
NCR/CAR System Design: Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and Corrective Action Request (CAR) workflow development, root cause analysis methodology (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D), containment procedures, effectiveness verification, trend analysis, and ERP/MES integration.
Material Review Board (MRB): MRB charter and authority definition, disposition options (use-as-is, rework, repair, scrap), customer concession procedures, engineering evaluation workflows, and traceability requirements.
8D Problem Solving: 8D methodology training, standardized report templates, root cause analysis tools, containment actions, permanent corrective action verification, and customer 8D reporting.
Your Investment Returns:
- Faster path to certification (6-18 months depending on standard)
- Higher first-time audit pass rates
- Access to restricted supply chains and customer contracts
- Improved supplier relationships and performance
- Reduced non-conformances and customer complaints
- Competitive advantage in aerospace and high-reliability industries
Why Choose MQC: Former Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier quality engineers with deep AS9100D and aerospace OEM knowledge. We provide practical, implementation-focused guidance backed by real-world aerospace experience in Montreal’s aerospace corridor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating the requirements of AS9100D can be challenging, especially when ensuring your quality management system aligns with the aerospace industry’s stringent standards. An AS9100D checklist is a helpful tool to guide you through the process, ensuring that all necessary requirements are met for certification.
However, a generic checklist often falls short of addressing the specific needs and unique challenges your organization might face. Every company is different, and achieving AS9100D certification requires more than just ticking boxes—it requires a deep understanding of the standard’s intent and how it applies to your particular processes.
At MQC (Materials Qualification Certification Inc.), we offer tailored solutions to help you achieve and maintain AS9100D certification. Our team of experienced quality engineering professionals can provide a comprehensive audit checklist designed specifically for your business. We go beyond the standard checklists by:
Performing a Gap Analysis: Identifying where your current quality management system stands against AS9100D requirements.
Providing Custom Guidance: Offering insights and recommendations specific to your operations to address any gaps and achieve compliance.
Streamlining Processes: Helping optimize your processes to not only meet AS9100D standards but also to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensuring Continued Compliance: Assisting with internal audits, non-conformance management, and continual improvement strategies to maintain certification.
If you are looking for an AS9100D checklist that is more than just a list of requirements but a tool to enhance your operations and ensure successful certification, contact us today! We can provide a customized checklist, guidance, and support every step of the way, tailored specifically to your needs and goals in the aerospace industry.
Reach out to MQC for a consultation, and let’s discuss how we can support your journey towards AS9100D certification and continuous improvement in quality management!
Creating a comprehensive AS9100D checklist involves outlining key requirements from the AS9100D standard, which is a widely recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standard for the aerospace industry. The checklist can be used by organizations to ensure that they are compliant with the standard and to identify areas that need improvement before undergoing an audit.
Below is a checklist based on the main clauses and sub-clauses of the AS9100D standard. Each item should be reviewed to ensure compliance:
Context of the Organization (Clause 4)
4.1 Understanding the Organization and its Context: Has the organization determined external and internal issues relevant to its purpose and strategic direction?
4.2 Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties: Has the organization determined the needs and expectations of interested parties that are relevant to the QMS?
4.3 Determining the Scope of the QMS: Is the scope of the QMS documented and does it consider all external and internal issues, as well as requirements of relevant interested parties?
4.4 QMS and its Processes: Has the organization established, implemented, maintained, and continually improved the QMS, including necessary processes and their interactions?
Leadership (Clause 5)
5.1 Leadership and Commitment: Are top management demonstrating leadership and commitment to the QMS?
5.2 Quality Policy: Has a quality policy been established, is it appropriate to the context of the organization, and is it communicated within the organization?
5.3 Organizational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities: Are roles, responsibilities, and authorities within the QMS clearly defined, documented, and communicated?
Planning (Clause 6)
6.1 Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities: Has the organization determined risks and opportunities that need to be addressed to ensure the QMS can achieve its intended outcomes?
6.2 Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them: Are quality objectives established at relevant functions, levels, and processes? Are these objectives measurable and consistent with the quality policy?
6.3 Planning of Changes: Are changes to the QMS carried out in a planned manner?
Support (Clause 7)
7.1 Resources: Are necessary resources for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving the QMS determined and provided?
7.1.5 Monitoring and Measuring Resources: Are resources for monitoring and measuring provided, and are measuring equipment calibrated or verified?
7.2 Competence: Are personnel performing work under the organization’s control competent, based on education, training, or experience?
7.3 Awareness: Are employees aware of the quality policy, their contributions to the QMS, and the implications of not conforming to QMS requirements?
7.4 Communication: Are internal and external communications relevant to the QMS determined and implemented?
7.5 Documented Information: Is documented information required by the QMS controlled, updated, and retained appropriately?
Operation (Clause 8)
8.1 Operational Planning and Control: Are processes needed to meet requirements for the provision of products and services planned and controlled?
8.2 Requirements for Products and Services: Are requirements for products and services defined, including applicable statutory and regulatory requirements?
8.3 Design and Development of Products and Services: Are design and development processes established, implemented, and maintained?
8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products, and Services: Are controls in place to ensure that externally provided processes, products, and services conform to requirements?
8.5 Production and Service Provision: Are production and service provision processes controlled, and are there provisions for property belonging to customers or external providers?
8.6 Release of Products and Services: Are products and services released to the customer with appropriate documented information?
8.7 Control of Nonconforming Outputs: Are nonconforming outputs identified, controlled, and actions taken to prevent their unintended use or delivery?
Performance Evaluation (Clause 9)
9.1 Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation: Are processes established for monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of the QMS?
9.2 Internal Audit: Is an internal audit program established, implemented, and maintained?
9.3 Management Review: Are management reviews conducted at planned intervals, and do they address the performance and effectiveness of the QMS?
Improvement (Clause 10)
10.1 General: Are opportunities for improvement determined and acted upon to enhance customer satisfaction?
10.2 Nonconformity and Corrective Action: Are nonconformities addressed, and corrective actions taken to control and correct them, and to prevent recurrence?
10.3 Continual Improvement: Is there an ongoing effort to improve the suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the QMS?
Additional Considerations for Aerospace (AS9100D-Specific)
Product Safety: Are processes in place to ensure product safety throughout the product lifecycle?
Counterfeit Part Prevention: Are measures established to prevent the use of counterfeit or suspect counterfeit parts?
Awareness: Are personnel aware of their contribution to product and service conformity, product safety, and the importance of ethical behavior?
Risk Management: Is there a documented process for managing risks to the achievement of applicable requirements, including processes for risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and acceptance?
Using the Checklist
This checklist can be used as a self-assessment tool during internal audits or as a preparatory step before undergoing third-party certification audits. Ensure that each item is reviewed thoroughly, evidence of compliance is collected, and any gaps are addressed with appropriate corrective actions.
If you need a more detailed checklist tailored to specific processes or operations, feel free to contact us!
AS9100D First Article Inspection (FAI) is a critical quality assurance process used in the aerospace industry to verify that a product’s manufacturing process can consistently produce parts that meet all engineering and design specifications. The FAI process involves a comprehensive, documented examination of the first production run of a new part or assembly to ensure that it meets the required quality and performance standards before full-scale production begins.
FAI is not just a one-time inspection but a thorough validation process that includes:
Dimensional Verification: Ensuring all part dimensions comply with engineering drawings and specifications.
Material and Process Verification: Confirming that the correct materials and processes are used as specified in the design requirements.
Functional Testing: Conducting tests to verify that the part or assembly performs as intended in its operational environment.
Documentation Review: Reviewing all associated documentation to confirm that every aspect of the production process is in compliance with the customer’s requirements and industry standards.
Why is FAI important?
First Article Inspection helps identify potential issues early in the production process, significantly reducing the risk of defects, non-conformances, and costly rework. It ensures product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction—all of which are crucial in the highly regulated aerospace industry.
However, managing FAI activities can be complex and resource-intensive. It requires a deep understanding of the AS9100D standard, meticulous attention to detail, and comprehensive documentation.
This is where MQC (Materials Qualification Certification Inc.) comes in. With our expertise in aerospace quality management systems and AS9100D requirements, we can:
Guide You Through the FAI Process: From planning and preparation to execution and documentation, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Conduct Independent FAI Audits: Providing an unbiased assessment of your FAI process to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
Support Ongoing Compliance: Helping you establish a robust FAI process that not only meets AS9100D requirements but also drives continuous improvement.
Don’t leave your FAI process to chance—contact MQC today to ensure your First Article Inspections are thorough, compliant, and effective. Let our team of experts help you streamline your FAI process, reduce risks, and achieve operational excellence. Reach out to us for a consultation and take the first step toward enhancing your quality assurance capabilities!