Ensuring Quality in Space: A Conversation on Standards Across the Different IAQG Sectors
In this episode of the Quality Horizon Podcast, we are joined with Alfio Mantineo, the head of operations for the Product Assurance and Safety Office at the European Space Agency (ESA), discusses the significance of standards and guidelines in the aerospace sector, particularly in the context of international cooperation. Providing valuable insights into the critical role of standards in ensuring quality and compliance in the aerospace industry, highlighting the collaborative efforts of organizations like ESA, NASA, and JAXA within the IAQG Space Forum to foster global harmonization and improve industry practices.The conversation centers around an article co-authored by Mantineo and his colleagues from ESA and the IAQG Space Forum, titled "Comparison of Standards and Guidelines in Use in Different IAQG Sectors for the Aerospace European Bulletin." A link to the article can be found here!
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Elevating Industry Standards: The Launch of OASIS Insights
In this episode of The Quality Horizon, Eric Jeffries, president of the IAQG, and Greg Fontaine, IAQG Digital Focal, discuss the upcoming launch of a new reporting tool called OASIS Insights™Slated to launch in April 2025, OASIS Insights is a tool designed to enhance quality management systems by providing organizations with a clearer understanding of their audit results and performance metrics. To learn more about OASIS Insights, visit https://iaqg.org/tools/insights.
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Unpacking the AAQG Auditor Workshop
In this episode, we are joined by Brett Cooper, the Associate Director of Quality System Compliance at Raytheon Corporation and the newly appointed Certification Oversight Lead for the Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG). Join us as we dive into the important work of the Certification Oversight Team in the Americas, which manages the IAQG certification scheme. Exploring key topics such as: The significance of the 9145 standard and its impact on auditors. The game-changing OCAP (Organization Certification Analysis Process) and its role in audit planning. The upcoming IA-9104-1 performance-based surveillance and recertification process, which rewards organizations for meeting performance standards. The importance of understanding requirements and effective change management in audits. Click on the link to listen to the supplemental webinar on the 9145 presentations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB8JGcG_O7k. To learn more, visit https://iaqg.org.
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SDO Explained
Discover the future of aerospace standards in this episode of the Quality Horizon podcast. Host Susan Matson engages with industry experts Fortunato Nino Giardina and David Alexander to delve into the evolution of how the IAQG is bringing standards to market through their partnership with SAE International. Together, the two guests unravel the complexities of the standard development process, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and global alignment. Listeners will gain insights into the IAQG’s seamless transition to IA standards, ensuring consistency and accessibility across regions. From multilingual availability to strategic partnerships, all aspects of the standard development journey are explored, promising a more inclusive and collaborative approach. With a focus on driving innovation and meeting stakeholder needs, this episode offers invaluable perspectives for professionals in the aerospace industry. Tune in to uncover the strategic initiatives shaping the future of aerospace standards and the relentless pursuit of excellence in quality management. Learn more about the global partnership between IAQG and SAE - https://iaqg.org/iaqg-publishes-first-ia-standard/ Where to purchase IA standards - https://www.sae.org/iaqg
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Q&A with the SCMH Project Management Team
Five project management groups can be seen over the lifecycle of a project, sequentially developed with a system approach (interaction and integration between technical and organizational variables): Initiate, Plan, Execute, Close, and Monitor and Control. In this episode, we invited the SCMH Project Management Team to discuss how this work aligns with the IAQG 9145 Standard and some of the frequently asked questions they have addressed: 1. Why this team was assembled2. If APQP is redundant to existing activities3. The value APQP brings to small/medium size companies or projects4. The similarities/differences between Project Management and 91455. What part do Project Managers play in the 9145 standard6. If 9145 is Quality driven activity or project management-driven activity7. How the IAQG supports small and medium size companies 8. If it is possible to provide a facilitated version of APQP/PM for small and medium-scale companies new beginnersThe Q&A is co-hosted by team lead Pankaj Deo, Associate Director - APQP Excellence, Collins Aerospace, an RTX Business. Pankaj is joined by fellow SCMH Project Management Team members:· Amalio Monzon, Head of Digital Quality for Airbus Defence and Space· Ivan Banegas, QPM System UK, Airbus Commercial· Geoff Charron, PMP/CMB/OE, Senior Business Operations Manager, Avionics for GE Aerospace· Doug Truesdail, Supplier Quality Engineering, East Region Major Commodities Lead, Air Vehicle & Mission Systems, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics· Diana Giorgini, Aerospace & Defense Business Development Manager with ATLA· Marc Doolittle – IAQG PSCI Team Lead Raytheon Technologies This episode is only an excerpt of our conversation. To hear the full interview and see their published guidance materials, visit SCMH under the Plan topic 7.9 Project Management. All opinions expressed by the participants in this interview do not reflect the opinions of their respective companies. The content provided is for informational purposes only.
The International Aerospace Quality Group® (IAQG) sets the high standard for quality within the worldwide supply chain of the aerospace aviation, space, and defense industry. As the creator of The Quality Horizon podcast, the IAQG looks to share news and updates related to products and services of the IAQG. The podcast will feature interviews with aerospace leaders that cover a mix of topics including certification and oversight, standard revisions, OASIS v3, sector news, requirements news, relationship news, industry responses, and much more.
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