Over the last 10 months or so with the departure of key expertise in our organization we’ve found ourselves working very hard to keep up with the changing trends and demands of the 3rd party certification business not to mention the demands of TS and AS. Recently, we had the opportunity to add to our team an individual who we feel will make a positive impact. AQA is privileged to welcome Martin (Marty) Willem as our new Vice President. His primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to Registration Committee and Technical Quality Assurance Assistance.
Marty Willem comes to us after 12 years of employment at another global certification body. Since 1998 Martin has worked in a variety of capacities including: Auditor, Product Manager for Automotive, Automotive Technical expert, Operations Manager and National Operations Manager for Canada. He is TS and AS (AIEA) qualified. Prior to joining the certification industry, Marty worked as a quality professional in various organizations and gained significant audit and technical experience primarily in the automotive and aerospace industries. Marty was successful in garnering registration for these organizations to ISO 9001 and QS-9000 quality management system standards and we are very excited to have him on board!
AQA would also like the opportunity to welcome Chris Gillan as our new receptionist. After more than a decade of experience as the CEO of the Gillan household, Chris decided to open a new chapter in her life by joining AQA International on January 25, 2010 as the Receptionist. Chris’ husband, Dennis, and their two boys Martin (15) and Brendan (12), along with their lovable Labrador retriever Fella, reside in the Long Creek community in Blythewood. Chris and her family moved to Blythewood 5 years ago after spending 7 long winters in Chicago. She enjoys many outdoor activities including running, dog walking, swimming and is an active member of New Kirk Presbyterian Church. Chris has previous sales and administrative experience and is excited to be part of the team of excellence here at AQA.
The 2009 version of the ISO/TS 16949 Standard, ISO/TS 16949:2009 was released on June 15, 2009. Developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), the updated standard introduces no new or changed requirements. In conjunction with ISO 9001:2008, ISO/TS 16949:2009 defines the quality management system requirements for the design and development, production and, when relevant, installation and service of automotive-related products. For more information regarding the new ISO/TS 16949:2009 standard, check out the IATF’s website at www.iatfglobaloversight.org
The release of the new AS revision, known as AS9100 Rev C has brought forth many questions. The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) will be communicating aerospace client transition expectations of the new standard through the use of the OASIS (On-line Aerospace Supplier Information System) website where clarifications and decisions as well as published resolutions are publicly available. The IAQG released revision C to AS9100 Aerospace standard for the aviation, space and defense industries in January of 2009. In doing so, the IAQG is aiming to increase on-time, on-quality delivery performance.
AS9100:2009 Rev C includes many new requirements that focus on planning, project management and risk management. Some of the objectives of Revision C include but are not limited to incorporating ISO 9001:2008 changes, expanding the scope to include land and sea based systems for defense applications, and to ensure alignment with IAQG's strategy of on-time, on-quality performance. A start date for the new AS transition has yet to be set, therefore no organizations should be certified to the updated AS9100 C standard at this time. Transition details for clients currently certified to Revision B are still in progress. As more information is released regarding this transition, AQA will let all current AS9100 customers know what their next steps will be.
For more information regarding the AS9100:2009 Rev C standard, check out the following website: www.iaqg.org