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On International Women in Engineering Day, we recognize the important role women engineers have had in shaping the world. The chart shows the types of engineering disciplines in which women have chosen as a career path. Many of our simpleQuE team have an engineering degree and manufacturing background which is what makes them such phenomenal…
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To conduct an effective audit, an internal auditor should have these essential qualities and follow some basic auditing principals. Auditing Principles: Ethical conduct Fair presentation Due professional care Independence Process approach Qualities of an internal auditor: Ethical – fairness, sincerity, and honesty Open-minded – willing to consider alternative ideas Observant – actively observing surroundings Versatile…
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Keeping up with the latest news in aerospace quality, Jim Lee reports on the Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG), Registration Management Committee meeting held in Orlando this January. Here is his summary with important information for AS certified aerospace and defense suppliers. Changes to note: The aerospace industry is beginning to adopt the automotive APQP…
Read MoreDate: June 23, 2018 Auditor Training: This training teaches third party aerospace and ISO auditors how to understand and audit operational risks in the aerospace standards (AS9100D and AS9110C) versus risk management in the ISO 9001 and AS9120B standards. Examples for what is acceptable or not for third party audits will be reviewed and discussed.…
Read MoreVEGA Grieshaber KG is a global manufacturer of process instrumentation. Its product portfolio includes sensors for measurement of level, point level, pressure as well as equipment and software for integration into process control systems. Its subsidiary, VEGA Americas, focuses on the design, manufacturing and servicing (including Radiation Safety Training) of Nuclear Measurement Systems. The facility…
Read MoreWonder Machine Services, Inc. is a fully integrated precision CNC machining company founded in 1976 in Avon, Ohio. The company serves a wide array of industries including medical, aerospace, and automation and is focused on satisfying their customers by manufacturing high quality products that meet their needs. To achieve this, each employee is committed to…
Read MoreFrom Diesel’s founder’s beginnings in 1950 through today, the Diesel group of companies has developed close relationships with the world’s leading OEM diesel component manufacturers. Providing superior technical knowledge, state-of-the-art equipment, and a vast range of inventory to help commercial and consumer diesel owners get their equipment up and running quickly and dependably is Diesel’s…
Read MoreSimpleQuE’s program manager, Shirley Kennedy is attending NQA’s teaming conference in Orlando, FL. Today’s session imparts an indepth understanding of the Automotive Standard, IATF 16949:2016 with a clause-by-clause review so simpleQuE can share the latest information from NQA’s experts. According to Steve Barnes, Aerospace and Automotive Operations Manager, transitioning to the new standard will take…
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