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 Quality Management System

ISO 13485 Quality Management System - Medical Devices

AS 9100 Aerospace and Military Quality System

Registrar: Underwriters Laboratories

ITAR registered; cGMP compliant

ESD: Facilities compliant with ANSI/ESD 20:20

UL, CSA: currently qualified for several products

IPC-A-610 Class II, Class III inspection and J Standard 001 workmanship standards

Managed Quality System

SMARTer Manufacturing© Quality, Lot and Moisture Sensitive Device Tracking.

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

Comprehensive 8D closed-loop corrective and preventive action system - central database of CAPA's with top management visibility. CAPA 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.