MiQ Partners Certification Overview

MiQ Partners has earned an esteemed reputation for excellence through a successful blend of consistency, hard work, and dedication. As a reflection of our commitment to meeting and exceeding industry-wide standards, MiQ Partners holds an array of industry certifications. Let’s take a look at the rigorous requirements behind earning and maintaining each of these certificates.

AS9100D Certificate

MiQ Partners earned internationally recognized AS9100D certification through an assessment by EAGLE Registrations Inc., accredited under the Aerospace Registrar Management Program. AS9100D certification ensures that the titleholder adheres to the highest standards of quality and performance. These attributes are necessary for providing consistently safe and reliable products and services in the global aerospace supply chain sector. Additionally, AS9100D certification is applicable to all OEM and part suppliers. This certification, derived from the ISO 9001 quality management system standard framework, dictates requirements for the following:

• configuration management

• reliability, risk management

• maintainability

• safety

• special processes

Nadcap Nonconventional Machining Certificate

This certification is awarded by PRI (Performance Review Institute) through Nadcap’s auditing accreditation. Companies audited by Nadcap are ranked among the best in the global aerospace supply chain. Certification is awarded upon successful completion of an extensive auditing process. The thorough auditing assessment, conducted by Nadcap industry experts, consists of factors spanning the areas of compliance, customer requirements, and industry standards. This certification reflects inclusion on the QML, or Qualified Manufacturers List. QML status is given to companies who have demonstrated quality assurance proficiency in their field of expertise.

ISO 13485:2016 Certificate

MiQ Partners earned Eagle Registration Inc.’s certification in this area under the Scope of Registration for:

“Assembly, Service and Repair of Electro-Mechanical and Medical Assemblies and Components for application in various Product Technical Areas which include Tools, Test Equipment, and Patient and Equipment Handling.”

Companies who attain internationally recognized ISO 13485:2016 certification are leaders in the industry, possessing a sense of confidence in their ability to provide the highest level of quality, safety, and customer service. ISO13485:2016 certification focuses on what manufacturing processes are in place to ensure the delivery of safe, effective medical devices.

This particular auditing process places an emphasis on the ability to be proactive with risk management, successfully detecting and preventing potential product defects.

According to Eagle Registration Inc., benefits of ISO 13485:2016 certification include the following:

• International market expansion where certification is required

• Improved customer satisfaction, traceability, and risk management

• Delivering a common quality system approach

• Aligning manufacturers with quality expectations/principles

ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

The Quality Management System of MiQ Partners was awarded a certification under the Scope of Registration in the area of:

“Assembly, Service and Repair of Electro-Mechanical and Medical Assemblies and Components for application in various Product Technical Areas which include Tools, Test Equipment, and Patient and Equipment Handling.”

This globally-accepted management system certification also denotes a successful auditing assessment conducted by Eagle Registrations Inc., with a particular emphasis on examining a company’s abilities for managing risk.

There are several key requirements involved with obtaining this certification, which include (but are not limited to) assessment in the following areas:

• Identifying and managing risk

• Top management commitment

• Adding value to the business and its customers

• Controlling key processes

• Record keeping

• Corrective action plans