PTG Electronics

Quality – Supplier Requirements

 

Quality – Supplier Requirements

PTG Electronics is committed to delivering high-reliability electronic products that meet customer, regulatory, and AS9100D requirements. All external providers are required to comply with the requirements outlined below.

Acceptance of a PTG Electronics Purchase Order (PO) constitutes agreement to these requirements.

  1. Scope

These requirements apply to all suppliers providing:

  • Electronic components
  • Printed circuit boards (PCBs)
  • Assemblies (PCBA)
  • Manufacturing, testing, or special processes
  • Calibration and inspection services
  1. Product and Process Requirements

Suppliers shall:

  • Provide products/services in accordance with applicable drawings, specifications, and revision levels
  • Identify and control key characteristics where specified
  • Ensure all materials and processes meet defined requirements
  • Maintain traceability to lot/date code where applicable
  1. Approval of Products, Processes, and Changes

Suppliers shall not:

  • Change materials, components, processes, or sub-tier suppliers
  • Relocate manufacturing
  • Modify test or inspection methods

Without prior written approval from PTG Electronics

Suppliers should notify PTG of any changes that may affect:

  • Fit, form, or function
  • Reliability or performance
  1. Competence and Qualification

Suppliers shall ensure:

  • Personnel are competent and properly trained
  • Applicable certifications are maintained (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001 where relevant)
  • Special processes are performed by qualified personnel and controlled processes
  1. Quality Management System Requirements

Suppliers shall maintain a Quality Management System compliant with:

  • ISO 9001 (minimum)
  • AS9100 preferred for aerospace-related products

Suppliers should ensure adequate process control, documentation, and recordkeeping.

  1. Communication with PTG Electronics

Suppliers shall:

  • Use designated PTG contacts for quality and technical communication
  • Respond to inquiries and corrective actions in a timely manner
  • Notify PTG of:
    • Nonconformances
    • Process or product changes
    • Escapes affecting delivered product
  1. Verification, Validation, and Right of Access

PTG Electronics, its customers, and regulatory authorities reserve the right of access to:

  • Supplier facilities
  • Applicable processes
  • Quality records

This may include audits, inspections, and source verification activities.

  1. Inspection, Testing, and Documentation

Suppliers shall provide with each shipment:

  • Certificate of Conformance (CoC)
  • Inspection/test data when required
  • Traceability information (lot/date code)

Products must meet all specified acceptance criteria prior to shipment.

  1. Control and Monitoring of Supplier Performance

PTG Electronics monitors supplier performance based on:

  • Product quality (defects, returns)
  • On-time delivery
  • Responsiveness

Suppliers may be subject to:

  • Corrective action requests (CARs)
  • Increased inspection
  • Disqualification if performance is not acceptable
  1. Nonconforming Product

Suppliers shall:

  • Notify PTG Electronics prior to shipping nonconforming product
  • Obtain written approval for any deviations or concessions
  • Implement corrective actions using structured methods (e.g., 8D, 5-Why)
  1. Counterfeit Parts Prevention

Suppliers shall:

  • Prevent the use of counterfeit or suspect counterfeit parts
  • Procure materials only from authorized or approved sources
  • Maintain traceability to original manufacturers where applicable
  1. Product Safety

Suppliers shall ensure product safety by:

  • Identifying and mitigating risks
  • Maintaining configuration control
  • Preventing damage, contamination, or mishandling
  1. Ethical Behavior

Suppliers shall:

  • Conduct business ethically
  • Prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption
  • Avoid conflicts of interest
  1. Flow-Down of Requirements

Suppliers shall:

  • Flow down all applicable requirements to sub-tier suppliers
  • Ensure sub-tier compliance with PTG requirements
  1. Record Retention

Suppliers shall retain quality records for a minimum of:

  • 10 years (unless otherwise specified)

Records must be made available upon request.

  1. Statistical Techniques (if applicable)

Where specified, suppliers shall:

  • Use appropriate statistical methods for process control and product acceptance
Quality Policy and Goals