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This document outlines the objectives and responsibilities of the Sector Management Structure in overseeing the AQMS qualification process. It highlights the importance of annual reviews, effectiveness evaluation, and confidence-building measures within the certification process.
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Why are we here?? Annual RMC Meeting Mesa, Arizona January 22 - 23, 2008 Prepared by: Tim Lee
Criteria AS9104 9.2 The SMS shall perform oversight of AB participating in AQMS qualification of CRBs by the following as a minimum: a. Annual review of AB oversight activity of CRBs participating in AQMS programs. 10.1 The AQMS Standard qualification of CRBs shall be granted and surveillance performed by the AB in accordance with this document. This shall require an annual review by the SMS to evaluate CRBs and the effectiveness of the process for approval of CRBs. The review shall be in accordance with AB procedures and have SMS approval. AS9104-2 7.2 Responsibilities of the Sector Management Structure • Provide a mechanism for a periodic review of the lessons learned and a review of any proposed changes. AS9014 C.4 The RMC shall have at least one face-to-face meeting annually.
Why Are We Here?? • Oversight of the Sector Management Structure (SMS) • Discuss AAQG Member Issues/Concerns • Status RMC improvement initiatives • Identify Opportunitities for improvement
What About?? • Perception • Effectiveness • Confidence
Definition • Perception – The representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept WordNet • Effectiveness - Power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect WordNet • Confidence - Trust or faith in a person or thing. American Heritage Dictionary
Perception • ICOP certification process does not “add value” • Follow the money trail…… I can reduce audit days by 30%! • Competition among CBs is driving soft grading • OFIs vs. Nonconformances • Are we asleep at the wheel??? • Effectiveness • Why do we continue to receive defective hardware?? • AQMS audits conducted by OEMS government/regulatory agencies continue to find systemic nonconformances. • How do you know if the ICOP process is effective without data?? • Confidence • How can ABC Company be certified?? • Increased 2nd party QMS audits.
Summary We are here to ensure conformance to established criteria, to status current initiatives and identify new opportunities for improvement. • Chart the Course for 2008 • Success is not an option • Set High Expectations • Ourselves • All participants (AB, CB, AAB, AEA and AAQG Member Reps) • Deliver Results • Measurable