Quality Control

Certifications & Compliances

• ISO 9001:2015
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Certified

Material Conformances

• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clause
  252-225-7009
• Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance
• Conflict Materials Policy

Best Practices

Lean Six Sigma - Sussex Wire seeks to improve the quality output of process by identifying and removing the causes of defects (errors) and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes. It uses a set of quality management methods, mainly empirical, statistical methods, and creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization.

Kaizen (改善^?), Chinese and Japanese for "continuous improvement" – Sussex Wire is a workplace engaged in activities that continually improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the shop floor.

Customer Satisfaction Metrics (KPIs) – A subset of Sussex Wire customer satisfaction Key Performance Indicators are OTD, PPM, TTM, Responsiveness, Cost Reduction, Opportunity Conversion.


Value-added Capabilities

• First Article Inspection Reports
• Process Capability Studies
• Production Part Approval Process Level III
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Raw Material Traceability
• In-Process Inspection and Dimensional Recordings
• Cp and Cpk Data with every shipment
• Documentation Retention – 3 year minimum
• Corrective and Preventive Action Process

Conflict Minerals Policy Statement

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has implemented reporting and disclosure requirements related to “conflict minerals”, ...

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Export Compliance Guidelines

Most of Sussex Wire’s products are considered “Dual Use” (Commercial Application and Military Use). As a result, Sussex Wire is governed by 2 sets of Regulations ...

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