Quality Management System
EDL operates a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of BS EN 9100:2003, ISO 9001:2008
and assessed in accordance with EN 9104:P1 for the following scope:Manufacture of precision components and assemblies for the aerospace, defence, automotive and similar sectors of industry. Precision machining of wrought and cast materials. The manufacture of non-ferrous castings including pattern making, heat treatment and non-destructive testing.The certificate number is No: FM 21561
ISO 9001:2008
EDL have held ISO 9001 accreditation since 1992, accredited by the British Standards Institute, the most rigourous accessor in the market. THe management system covers all aspects of our business procedures from quotes through to invoicing, including production managemnt, materials stock, human resources and training.
The structure of the Quality Management System is:
- a set of procedures that cover all key processes in the business;
- monitoring processes to ensure they are effective;
- keeping adequate records;
- checking output for defects, with appropriate and corrective action where necessary;
- regularly reviewing individual processes and the quality system itself for effectiveness;
- facilitating continual improvement
BS EN 9100:2003
This European Standard includes ISO 9001:2000 quality management system requirements and specifies additional requirements for a quality management system for the aerospace industry, in particular to:
- demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and aerospace regulatory requirements;
- enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and aerospace regulatory requirements.
This Standard promotes the adoption of a process approach when developing, implementing and improving the effectiveness of the quality management system, to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements.
