Quality — Small Parts, Inc.
Quality Systems

When Failure Isn’t An Option.

Hundreds of millions of components delivered for safety-critical applications. Our goal: zero defects and on-time delivery — every part, every shipment.

Quality Philosophy

Quality Is Our Top Priority.

Our manufacturing processes emphasize strict quality control, advanced inspection systems, process engineering, and continuous improvement. Whether you need automotive-grade IATF 16949 quality or aerospace-grade AS9100:D, we deliver to your specifications — and document every step.

Hundreds of millions of components have left our docks for systems where failure simply isn’t an option. We earned that trust the way it’s always earned: by treating every part like it matters, because it does.

5+
Active Certifications
NADCAP pursuant to October 2027
14
Quality Awards
Since 1997 from major OEMs
CMM & inspection lab
Certifications

Held To The Highest Standards.

Five-plus current and pending certifications — including NADCAP pursuant to October 2027 — spanning automotive, aerospace, environmental, and defense, audited annually and maintained without exception across all four facilities.

IATF 16949
Automotive QMS · 2016

The international quality management standard for automotive production and service parts. Required by every Tier 1 OEM.

AS9100:D
Aerospace QMS

The aerospace industry’s quality management standard, including defense and civil aviation applications.

ISO 9001
Quality Management · 2015

The foundational international quality management system standard. Maintained continuously across our facilities.

ISO 14001
Environmental Mgmt · 2015

Environmental management system certification covering waste reduction, energy use, and regulatory compliance.

CQI-9
Heat Treat System Assessment

AIAG’s heat treat system assessment for automotive supply chains. In-house heat treat is fully compliant.

Compliant
NADCAP
Aerospace Special Processes

National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program. The accreditation standard for aerospace special processes.

Pursuant October 2027
ITAR
International Traffic in Arms Reg.

Registration controls the export of defense-related articles and services. Required for many military and aerospace programs.

Coming Soon
Inspection & Process Systems

Engineered Into Every Line.

Quality isn’t a station at the end of the line — it’s the line itself. Every facility integrates automated qualification, in-line inspection, and continuous process monitoring so defects are caught and corrected before they reach the next operation.

Our manufacturing processes emphasize strict quality control, advanced inspection, and continuous improvement at every level.

Automotive-Grade Quality Systems
Strict quality control built around IATF 16949 disciplines and Tier 1 expectations.
Aerospace-Grade AS9100:D Processes
Documentation, traceability, and special-process controls for aerospace and defense.
Advanced In-Line Inspection
Vision systems, eddy current testing, and continuous calibration on every production line.
Automated Qualification Systems
First-piece, in-process, and final qualification automated and logged for full traceability.
Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Statistical process control, root cause analysis, and ongoing capability improvement.
Medical-Grade Cleaning
Validated cleaning processes for components destined for medical devices.
100% Inspection When Required
Full-population inspection capabilities for safety-critical and zero-defect programs.
Continuous Improvement

Our Continuous Improvement Culture.

Our formal Continuous Improvement culture runs a closed loop on every process: we measure what matters, find the root cause when something drifts, put a permanent fix in place, and lock the gain in so it never comes back. It’s how we drive defects, scrap, and variation down year over year while improving delivery for the customers who depend on us.

01
Measure
Statistical process control and in-line data capture on every production line.
02
Analyze
Root cause and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify true source of opportunity
03
Improve
Kaizen events and corrective actions that remove waste and tighten capability.
04
Control
Standardized work and updated controls that hold the gain permanently.
A closed loop — repeated on every process
Data-Driven Decisions

Statistical process control and real-time inspection data tell us where to act before a trend ever becomes a defect — improvement guided by evidence, not opinion.

Structured Problem Solving

Every issue runs through disciplined root-cause analysis and 8D corrective action, so fixes are permanent and the same problem doesn’t return on another line.

Everyone Owns Quality

Kaizen and operator-led improvement put the people closest to the work at the center of the program — because the best ideas come from the floor.

100s of M
Components Delivered
For applications where failure isn’t an option
14
Supplier Quality Awards
From major OEMs since 1997
YoY
Reduction Targets
Driving down scrap, defects, and variation every year
Quality & Recognition

Quality You Can See.

A closer look at the standards, the people, and the recognition behind hundreds of millions of defect-free components.

Recognition

Awards Earned, Partnerships Kept.

Three decades of supplier quality recognition from the customers who hold us to the highest standards — and keep coming back.

Black & Decker Supplier of Excellence
CK Technologies Preferred Supplier
FCA Outstanding Quality Performance Award
GM Platinum Supplier Excellence Award
Indiana Business Magazine Top 100 Private Companies
Indiana Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame
SENA Global Supplier Club
Sensus Supplier Excellence Award
State of Indiana Half Century Business Award
State of Indiana Quality Improvement Award
Yazaki Green Supplier of the Year
Want to See for Yourself?

Visit Our Facilities.

Walk our shop floor, meet our quality team, and see how we deliver zero-defect parts at scale. We host customer audits and facility visits year-round — and we’re proud of what you’ll find.