Quality Systems

Reliable performance is based on a robust and structured quality system. Vanguard EMS has invested in the people and processes required to create a quality system that exceeds the demanding requirements of our customers.

Certifications:

ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System

ISO 13485:2003 Quality Management System - Medical Devices

Registrar: Underwriters Laboratories

FDA registered, cGMP compliant

ITAR registered

ESD: Facilities compliant with JEDEC J-ESD-625A

UL, CSA: currently qualified for several products

IPC-A-610 Class II and Class III workmanship standards

Managed Quality System

Twelve ISO11001-certified internal auditors, all areas are audited a minimum of twice a year.

Comprehensive closed-loop corrective action system - central database of C/A's with top management visibility. C/A closure is tracked as a management metric.

Monthly quality management meetings, quality metrics are also part of our quarterly business review process with customers.

Continuous Improvement:

Proactive quality improvement processes provide a routine for continuous improvement; including weekly review of outstanding issues that require process or equipment improvement, as well as industry benchmarking and continuous monitoring of technological advances.