MIL-STD-790G
APPENDIX A
SELF-ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
A.1. SCOPE.
* A.1.1 Scope. This appendix provides guidance for use in the manufacturer's self-assessment system.
The intent of this system is to assure continued conformance to specification requirements. This appendix is a mandatory part of this standard. The self-assessment system contained herein is for compliance, other methods of establishing a self-assessment system are allowed with qualifying activity approval.
A.2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. This section is not applicable to this appendix. A.3. GENERAL.
A.3.1 Self-assessment program. The manufacturer shall have an independent self-assessment system to assess the effectiveness of the manufacturer's quality assurance system. This system shall identify any deficiencies for resolution in the processing, testing, or deviations from specification requirements.
A.3.2 Self-Assessment representatives. The manufacturer's quality assurance representative or their designated appointees shall perform all self-assessments. The representatives shall be independent from the areas reviewed.
A.3.3 Deficiencies. All deficiencies shall be identified and submitted to the department head for corrective actions. All corrective actions shall be agreed to by the manufacturer's quality department prior to implementation.
A.3.4 Follow up. The quality department shall establish a procedure to follow up on all deficiencies to assure the corrective actions have been implemented in a timely manner.
* A.3.5 Schedules. The original self-assessment frequency shall be established by the manufacturer's quality department but in no case exceed 12 months for each area unless authorized by the qualifying activity. Changes to the frequency of self-assessment shall require approval of the manufacturer's qualifying department.
A.3.6 Self-assessment results. The results of the self-assessment shall be made available to the qualifying activity prior to validation. The manufacturer shall make available to the qualifying activity, during validation, all corrective actions taken as a result of the self-assessment.
A.3.7 Self-assessment requirements. The following is an explanation of the typical requirements that every manufacturer should meet.
a. Manufacturer should identify key personnel and organizations (see 5.1.1).
b. Manufacturer should have a system that details the manufacturing flow processes performed, quality control stations, and the internal document control number pertaining to each (see 5.2.7).
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