Growth Manufacturers Case Study
- Aimtek, Inc.
- Strategy
AS9100D Provides Backdrop for New Product Line
The Challenge
Aimtek has had AS9100 in place since 2003. It had become dated and wasn’t as applicable to current operations as it had been originally structured. More importantly, Aimtek wanted to add the Design aspect to the scope of their registration because they had new products and innovations that they wanted to have a system in place for. All in all, Aimtek’s business had changed, expanded, and grown over the last 20 years, and they wanted to refresh the main quality system as well as add new capabilities, specifically Design.
The Solution
Aimtek had seen some of the work that MassMEP does, including several webinars and enrolling an employee in Front Line Supervisor (FLS) Apprenticeship training. The FLS training provided Aimtek with the insight that MassMEP knew what they were doing and had the right people to help with the AS9100 journey. Aimtek recognized that MassMEP’s resource had a good approach for today’s business world. It was very streamlined and not bogged down in unnecessary business procedures and paperwork. Aimtek streamlined quite a few existing processes based on the resource’s guidance. They removed forms not needed and added things that were identified as gaps. Aimtek was now able to spend less time managing the system and more time working to the system. This also resulted in employees being more engaged as they discovered that the system applied more directly to the current business.
The Results
$1M
Increased sales in reusable silicon masking product
$50,000
In cost savings
$125,000
Improved productivity by streamlining processes
$150,000
Invested in new equipment
MassMEP is an efficient and engaged organization that promotes industry leading practices for manufacturers. The external providers of services that they work with are top quality, ethical, and cutting edge. Working with MassMEP has helped grow our business and thrive in a competitive industry. They are very knowledgeable and helpful, and we are happy to have the opportunity to work closely with them.
About Aimtek, Inc.
Founded in 1973, Aimtek provides high quality metal joining and coating products and services to the Aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbine, Defense, Medical, Automotive, and Manufacturing industries. Aimtek is independently owned, and services a global market through its expanding network of representatives and distributors.