SUPPLIER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (2011) Rev. A

The following requirements apply based on the Purchase Order received from Q Corporation.

Please review at the time of receipt of the Purchase Order.

Other requirements may be stated on the Purchase Order and may override the requirements stated here.

PACKING AND SHIPPING.  Supplier shall prepare and package product for Q Corporation to prevent damage during shipping.

SHIPMENT/DELIVERY.  Shipments or deliveries, as specified in a Q Corporation Purchase Order, shall be strictly in accordance with: the specified quantities, without shortage or excess; and the specified schedules, neither ahead of nor behind schedule. Supplier must notify Q Corporation of any anticipated delay and make arrangements for alternative due dates.

MATERIALS FURNISHED BY Q Corporation.  All materials furnished by Q Corporation, including prints, tooling, etc. are to be returned with the product upon completion of the order unless other arrangements have been made. For material supplied by Q Corporation, notify Q Corporation of nonconforming product for disposition.

SUBCONTRACTING/APPROVED SUPPLIERS.  Any Q Corporation Supplier may subcontract Q Corporation work to another supplier provided that Q Corporation is provided with the same rights and protection as contained in the Right of Entry clause. Prior to subcontracting, Q Corporation must be contacted for approval. Suppliers may only use Q Corporation-approved suppliers. All applicable requirements in the Q Corporation Purchase Order must be flowed down to the sub-tier suppliers.

RIGHT OF ACCESS.  Supplier shall allow Q Corporation representatives, Q Corporation customers, and regulatory agencies right of entry into the entire supply chain’s facilities to determine and verify product, process, records, procedures and systems. Verification activities do not absolve the supplier of responsibility to provide acceptable product and comply with all requirements.

QUALITY.  Supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection system which will assure that all delivered products conform to Purchase Order requirements, whether manufactured or processed by the supplier or a sub-tier supplier.  Supplier shall maintain controls and perform all inspections and tests required to substantiate product conformance to requirements. Specifications and other requirements must be performed to the revision stated on the Purchase Order.

INSPECTION AND TEST EQUIPMENT.  Supplier shall maintain inspection and test equipment to assure calibration traceable to a known national or international standard. Calibration records must be maintained and made accessible to Q Corporation, if required.

FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE.   Supplier shall control/prevent foreign object damage in all operations and shipping..

RECORDS.  The Supplier shall maintain records of work performed for Q Corporation. Records shall include the certificate provided to Q Corporation as well as all records that substantiate the certificate. Records are to be maintained for a minimum of ten (10) years.

CERTIFICATIONS.  Supplier must ensure that individual parameters within a given specification have been met.  Certifications must reflect that all applicable manufacturing and process specifications called for on the engineering drawing have been met. The specifications must be listed on the certification in proper sequence.

FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION.  If required by Q Corporation on the Purchase Order, first article inspections are to be recorded on form AS9102, current revision. Any other format used must be compliant with AS9102 and approved by Q Corporation prior to use.

CALIBRATION SERVICES ONLY. Calibration of inspection equipment shall be performed traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other national or international standards. Certificates of Calibration must be provided.

CHANGES.  Any changes to the requirements of the Purchase Order or the order details must be approved by Q Corporation in advance of the change for Q Corporation approval.

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For questions, please contact:

Ben Swigart, President/Management Representative     

Q Corporation

301 N. River Street

Derby, KS 67037

(316) 788-3746