Supplier Quality Support Services
Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) services focus on ensuring the quality of components and materials you receive from your suppliers. These services are crucial for businesses that rely on external suppliers to manufacture parts or materials for their products.
Here's a breakdown of what SQE services encompass of from MSN Research
Supplier Evaluation and Selection:
Analyze potential suppliers based on their quality management systems, certifications, and capabilities.
Conduct audits to assess a supplier's manufacturing processes, quality control procedures, and infrastructure.
Recommend qualified suppliers who can consistently meet your quality requirements and specifications.
Supplier Development:
Collaborate with suppliers to improve their quality processes and identify areas for improvement.
Provide training for their staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
Help them implement quality management systems like ISO 9001.
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP):
Assist with the PPAP process, ensuring suppliers provide all necessary documentation and complete all required inspections.
Review PPAP documentation to verify that components meet your specifications and quality standards.
Work with suppliers to address any discrepancies or non-conformances identified during the PPAP review.
Continuous Monitoring and Improvement:
Conduct ongoing inspections at supplier facilities to ensure they maintain their quality standards.
Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and potential quality issues.
Work collaboratively with suppliers to implement corrective actions and improve overall quality.
Additional Services:
Failure Analysis: Investigate the root cause of component failures to prevent future occurrences.
Statistical Process Control (SPC): Implement SPC techniques to monitor and improve supplier production processes.
Quality Cost Management: Help suppliers identify and reduce costs associated with poor quality.