Quality management systems enable organizations to implement a structured approach to their activities. This allows for continuous improvement enhancing the organization’s efficiency. Such systems define the procedures that will cause the creation of quality products and services. The aim is to prevent errors while within the project, and not after a product has been delivered to the user. There are a variety of standards available to companies to comply with such as the ISO9001 for quality management which applies across industries, IATF16949 for automotive organizations and so on.
The aerospace industry is no different and has its own standard. This industry places strong emphasis on quality and reliability. Quite simply: There is no room for error where aerospace components and systems are concerned as this may have fatal consequences.