Quality

The quality policy of Aero Engine Controls is to consistently deliver best-in-class quality products. Process leadership is deployed at the most senior level in the organisation so that we can accomplish objectives based upon world class rates of improvement. The Aero Engine Controls team builds quality into all that we do and continuously improves every area of business performance by deploying Process Excellence and Lean Enterprise techniques.

All unit functional and environmental tests required for certification are performed by Aero Engine Controls. Aero Engine Controls' commitment to quality and process capability has been recognised by the following approvals:

• ISO 9001:2000, AS9100 Rev. B, AS9110:2003, AS9100:2009 Revision C
• EASA Part 21 Production Organisation Approval
• Software design and validation is to RTCA DO-178
• Electronic component management - IEC TS 62239
• Hardware design and validation certified to RTCA DO-254
• Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2004

At Aero Engine Controls there is a continued focus on quality improvements and we have recently introduced:

• Capacity Planning
• Strategic Buffer Stocks
• Internal Process Stability
• Perfect Quality Step 3 - Customer Eyes Overcheck Audits
• 5S on all areas/key Equipment
• Purchase Procurement Specification (PPS) implementation on all Escapes
• Quality Plans for all Parts
• Robust Routings for all Parts

View our Supply Chain Improvement Plan

AS9100:2009 - Revision C

AS9100 is an Aerospace-specific Quality Systems International Standard, which ensures that all activities are performed in a consistent and controlled manner, such that they can be repeated to satisfy minimum business and regulatory requirements.

The aero industry is demanding firmer application of the standards by 3rd party auditors and all suppliers must therefore be accredited to Revision C.

SC21

Over the last three years, Aero Engines have been supporting the SC21 programme. SC21 is a change programme designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the aerospace & defence industry by raising the performance of its supply chains.

International competition, together with the challenges posed by the defence industrial strategy, necessitates rapid improvement in the effectiveness of our supply chains. At the same time, industry must ensure that it delivers competitive solutions for customers whilst maintaining profitable business growth.

Aero Engines have supported this programme by training practitioners/assessors to support development of the strategic supply chain. This involves assessing organisations with Business Excellence and Manufacturing Excellence models along with a Relationship tool. The goal is to provide organisations with a tried and tested framework that will continually move the organisations forward.