Process Changes: Any changes in process or product shall require advanced notification and approval by RES
Sub-Tier Suppliers/Vendors: When the need to outsource work occurs (using sub-tier suppliers, RES must be notified in advance, including changes in sub-tier suppliers/vendors and changes in location of manufacture prior to making the change. This requirement applies to RES and the suppliers/vendors contracted by RES to perform work and services or provide products. RES and aerospace customer requirements must flow down to any supplier’s sub-tier suppliers, including any key characteristics.
Certificate of Conformance: All Aerospace orders require a Certificate of Conformance to show that verification has occurred and that it meets all the requirements. Identification and traceability must be maintained and linked to the Certificate of Conformance. Records must be retained for at least 5 years unless otherwise specified on the PO. Records that are no longer retained must be destroyed versus discarded.
Nonconforming Product: When nonconforming product occurs, RES is to be immediately notified for appropriate controls and disposition. Root cause analysis and timely, effective corrective actions are required when RES determines the supplier is responsible for the root cause of a problem.
Right of Access: RES as well as its aerospace customers, and government authorities have the right of access to all facilities involved in processing of RES orders and all applicable documents and records. Advance notification will be provided. This requirement must flow down to all levels down the supply chain.
Counterfeit Parts: RES will not utilize counterfeit parts and must do everything possible with its suppliers and sub-tier suppliers to prevent the use of counterfeit parts.
Employee Awareness: Your employees, as a supplier of RES, shall be made aware of their contribution to product and service quality, their contribution to product safety, and the importance of ethical behavior.