supplier quality assurance requirements - Meggitt Avionics

9.2.3 The supplier shall have a process to review their supplier’s performance and use therecords as a basis for establishing the levels of controls to be implemented. It shall includedefined actions against suppliers that do not meet the requirements and that the functionhaving responsibility for approval of suppliers has the authority to remove or suspendapproval.9.2.4 Suppliers shall where ever possible purchase items in support of MAv orders from a sourcecertified by a recognised certification body (e.g. UKAS accredited) to an appropriate ISOstandard. The supplier is responsible for all sub-tier procurement unless otherwise advisedby MAv. An approved certificate of conformity or equivalent Aviation Authority certificate,providing traceability to the sub-tier supplier’s batch, material etc. shall be obtained.9.2.5 When changing a supplier of parts manufactured to a MAv drawing, MAv are to be informedand the change must be risk assessed and managed to ensure continuity of quality anddelivery. The supplier will advise MAv purchasing department of the proposed change andgive MAv the opportunity to review the proposal before implementation.9.2.6 Specific purchasing conditions are shown at ‘Annex A’ for manufacturing sub-contractorswho purchase raw material, and for stockists, distributors and proprietary partmanufacturers at ‘Annex B’.9.2.7 Suppliers shall endeavour to flow down terms from the purchase contract / purchase ordersto sub-tier suppliers where appropriate.9.3 Verification of Supplier Purchased Product9.3.1 Where specific requirements are in place with MAv to have procured product verified, it shallbe held prior to commencement of manufacture until the appropriate verification activity hasbeen completed by MAv or their designated agents.9.3.2 If the supplier wishes to proceed with production of procured items which do not have therequired accompanying certification or verification results, build is at the supplier risk and arobust containment control process must be in place so that release of the completedproduct/assembly cannot occur without the receipt of outstanding certification / verificationresults from the sub tier source.9.4 Production Control9.4.1 The supplier will establish adequate process controls and develop control plans where keyrequirements have been identified to secure quality and consistency of output.9.4.2 The supplier will establish processes which maintain accountability and traceability for allproducts during manufacture and subcontract (e.g. parts, quantities, split batch orders,nonconforming product).9.4.3 Evidence will be maintained by the supplier that all manufacturing and inspection operationshave been completed as planned, or as otherwise documented and authorised by MAv.9.4.4 The supplier will operate an established process for the detection and removal of foreignobjects.ISSUE 10 DOCUMENT No. APP/05 PAGE 9 OF 24Meggitt AvionicsUnits 2-4 Titchfield Park, Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth East, Fareham, Hants, PO15 5TT, UKMeggitt Avionics is a Meggitt group company.Registered office: Atlantic House, Aviation Park West, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6EWUNCONTROLLED COPY PRINTED FROM NETWORKTel: +44 (0) 1489 483 300Fax: +44 (0) 1489 483 249www.meggitt-avionics.co.ukwww.meggitt.com