IEC's
quality management system is registered to AS 9100B and ISO-9001:2000
standards by QMI. We are also certified to CSA and UL requirements.
Our quality initiatives include Lean Manufacturing, a Quality Information System (QIS), Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma.
Lean
Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a philosophy based on the principles
of the Toyota Production System. It is the process of delivering perfect
value to the customer through the elimination of waste. IEC adheres to
the 5s model of lean manufacturing:
| Seiri | Organization |
| Seiton | Orderliness |
| Seiso | Cleanliness |
| Seikitus | Standardization |
| Shitsuke | Discipline |
IEC has a capable, effective Quality Information System (QIS). IEC's goal is to collect defect data at the point of source. we are able to do this through QIS terminals installed at manual assembly stations, which will allow us to identify the process and assembly techniques that need to be evaluated for improvement.
Continuous
Improvement
IEC's
continuous improvement program has a targeted 2X reduction in dppm
for key processes each year. A Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) through
the use of value stream mapping identifies areas in our process that
need improvement.
Six
Sigma
Six
Sigma, as adopted by IEC, is a customer-focused, well-defined problem
solving methodology supported by a handful of powerful statistical
tools. Continuous improvement is driven by the
execution of carefully selected projects.
The goal of the Six Sigma approach is to take small steps forward
– and no steps back.
IEC has three Six Sigma Blackbelts on staff. Donald Doody, VP of Operations and Ronald Pratt, Director of Technology are General Electric trained and certified Black Belts. Daniel Malarik, Quality Manager is a Kodak trained and certified Blackbelt.
IEC's quality initiatives also include Statistical Process Control and a Yield Prediction Model based on measured process capability.
