Quality Organization

Exceptional Quality at Every Level
P.A.T. adheres to stringent Quality Assurance standards during each crucial step of the manufacturing process. We have earned notable certifications, including IPC-A-610. By applying precise quality systems and continually enhancing the qualifications and education of our personnel. P.A.T. has helped numerous OEMs arrive first to market with peak-performing electronic products.

On September 25, 2009, we received our AS9100 / ISO9001:2000 certificate from BSI America. This is a major step forward for our company. For a copy of our AS9100 Quality Policy, please click here.

You may also download a copy of our AS9100 AQMS Manual here. In addition to this prestigious certification, we are also ITAR registered.

Our Quality Assurance system includes:
• Review of customer's quality requirements at the start of each new project.
• Inspection and testing procedures implemented in our facility.
• Inspection using both customer-created checklist and P.A.T. product traveler.
• Weekly quality meetings to analyze yields, inspection data and assess manufacturing processes efficiencies.
• A Document Control System in place ensuring accuracy of customer or internally created manufacturing documents.
• Computer-aided documentation allows for precise record keeping and analysis.
• Adherence to manufacturing flow chart created during MPI (Manufacturing Process Instruction) process.
• Rigid Control of nonconforming products in all phases of the manufacturing process.
• All sub-assemblies and final assemblies are inspected 100%.

Our Quality Assurance Team
P.A.T.'s Quality Assurance team undergoes continuing education in inspection standards. To ensure the qualifications of our entire staff, from engineers to technicians, we have implemented standardized training in ESD, and continuous on-the-job performance according to IPC-A-610 standards.

Our Quality Assurance Standards:
P.A.T. continues to strive to meet the high standards demanded by our OEM leaders in the electronics industry.
• Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100B/ISO 9001:2000.
• Workmanship standards conform and operators/inspectors are certified to IPC-A-610.
• Operators are certified to J-STD-001
• Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) control conforms to ANSI/ESD S20.20, Requirements for Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices, utilizing anti-static floor wax, ESD coats, and foot and wrist wraps.
• Calibration system conforms to ISO10012-1 and ANSI-Z540-1standards.

Download our Purchase Order Quality Assurance Clauses here.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please email our Quality Assurance Department.