REV:04/30/07
SCOPE: This procedure covers review, approval
and performance rating of all suppliers whose level of quality directly affects
the quality of Trinity Forge's manufacturing service and their ability to meet
customer requirements. Specifically covered are steel and other raw material,
heat treaters, welders, platers, machine shops, die sinkers, testing
laboratories, calibrators, forging subcontractors, pattern and model makers,
outside engineering services and any other group designated by the QA Manager.
| STEP |
WHO |
WHEN |
INFO
TO USE |
WHAT
TO DO |
RESULTS |
| 1 |
All team members who
purchase |
As select suppliers |
Approved
Supplier List |
Ensure any purchase
covered by this procedure is made from an approved supplier (heat treat,
welding, plating and
machining work orders are automatically restricted to approved suppliers by the computer
system) |
Purchases only from
approved suppliers |
| 2 |
All team members who
purchase |
When desired supplier
is not on Approved Supplier List |
|
Forward a request that the
QA Manager consider approving a supplier. Include
an explanation of why we need the supplier.
A request should include a point of contact and phone/fax number.
|
Request made to QA Manager |
| 3 |
QA Manager |
As needed to consider
approving a supplier |
Any information
QA Manager deems appropriate |
Determine appropriate
method to evaluate prospective supplier, including possibly Quality Survey
letter or vendor audit per
TOP-IAUDT . Where company has prior experience with
supplier, Corrective Action Reports and other records must be considered. If any CARs were issued they must be resolved and
closed. |
Approval
/ disapproval decision and supplier performance is
rated. |
| 4 |
QA Manager |
After
approval/disapproval decision |
Initial
Evaluation for Approved Supplier and notes |
Update Supplier Info on
computer with approved-for codes, approved-through date and appropriate notes; file
working papers; notify affected parties |
Updated computer
records; Initial Evaluation
for Approved Supplier and notes to Supplier Approval File as needed, note(s) routed
announcing decision |
| 5 |
Anyone |
Upon questioning the
level of quality of any approved supplier |
Own judgment |
Report concerns to
QA Manager |
QA Manager informed |
| 6 |
QA Manager |
At least monthly |
Supplier Info on
computer and any information that may arise that indicates the need for
an early review |
Determine which
suppliers need to be re-evaluated; Update their Re-Evaluation for Approved Suppliers as re-evaluations are made. |
Suppliers
re-evaluated and their performance is rated as needed |
| 7 |
QA Clerk |
Monthly |
TOP-DOCUM |
Print
Approved Suppliers List and Distribute; retrieve obsolete copies of list;
shred obsolete copies of list per TOP-DOCUM |
New copy
distributed; old copy destroyed |
