Using the IECQ Approved process scheme (process certification) for delivering specialized services intended to support supply chain management in various industries/sectors.
IECQ Approved process certification
IECQ Approved process certification may be applied to any process that may affect conformity or compliance with electronic components, related assemblies, or services. For example, this may cover but is not limited to, product engineering, printed wiring board manufacture, electronic component manufacturing, printed circuit board assembly, electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls, or even supply chain management.
Additionally, as part of its manufacturing infrastructure, the electronic components industry relies on a supporting industry of organizations providing a wide range of specialized services, processing, and manufacture of piece parts and materials.
The IECQ Approved process scheme permits such organizations to certify their specialized services or processes. Manufacturers of finished electronic components shall seek certification to the IECQ Approved component scheme (IECQ 03-3) if they wish to qualify for finished electronic components. However, such manufacturers may also seek certification for specific services or processes or for the manufacture of piece parts and material in accordance with the IECQ Approved process scheme.
This approach recognizes the diverse infrastructure of the electronic components industry. It makes it possible for a total electronic component manufacturing capability to be assessed as a totality taking account of the separate operations of several companies, each of which contributes piece parts, materials, processing, or technical services to the final product.
Supporting industry organizations include design bureaus, packagers, electroplaters, and PCB mass laminators.
Organizations that hold IECQ Approved process certification demonstrate to the international marketplace that their organization and facilities comply with the requirements of the IECQ System and the relevant declared technical standards and specifications for their scope of activity. IECQ Approved process certification mandates that the organization’s quality system must satisfy the requirements of ISO 9001 and the additional requirements of the IECQ System. Where design is necessary, it must be claimed in the scope of the activity.