I. The final inspection by the quality department will measure the overall performance of the product as related to the Customers requirements and EPM’s standards. This will be accomplished as follows:

A. Quality Assurance receives all production parts for final acceptance before shipment.
B. Quality Assurance does not accept lots for final inspection unless all operations called out on the folder are identified as completed or not required.
C. Final inspection uses applicable written inspection instructions and procedures, as specified by the purchasing documents. Inspection data are recorded and retained.
D. Each lot is inspected prior to shipment to ensure, as a minimum, the following standards.
E. Parts are of the type and quantity that the purchase order requires.
F. Part and package marking conforms with marking requirements of the order.
G. Documents required by the purchase order are included. Example: Certificate of Conformance, etc.
H. All source inspection requirements are met.
I. Special conditions note on the purchase order are satisfied.
J. Accepted parts will be so indicated in the route folder and released for shipping

II. Sampling inspection will be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1-4-1993 Single Sampling Plan, Level II with an AQL of 4% unless otherwise required by customer, contract, or purchase order. In the case of problem vendors, repetitive discrepancies, etc. sampling will be tightened as deemed necessary by the Quality Control manager.

III. The results of a final inspection will be noted on the Inspection Report. Sampling inspection will be per above. All drawing characteristics (dimensions, requirements, etc.) will be noted and checked . This document will be initialed or stamped by the inspector.


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