VERTICAL · AEROSPACE TIER 2/3

Supplier quality the way primes expect to see it.

AS9100D aligned workflows for aerospace suppliers. Generate evidence packages for primes, track special processes, and maintain the rigorous documentation aerospace demands.

CHALLENGES

What aerospace tier 2/3 quality teams wrestle with.

Prime contractor requirements

Primes demand extensive documentation. You need systems that generate audit-ready evidence packages quickly when customers come calling.

Special process control

NDT, heat treatment, plating — special processes require qualified suppliers and meticulous records. One missed cert can ground a programme.

FAIR / FAI requirements

First Article Inspection Reports are critical for new parts. Tracking supplier FAI status and ensuring compliance is time-consuming without proper tools.

HOW BUTTRESS HELPS

Built to address the aerospace tier 2/3 reality.

Evidence packages

Generate comprehensive supplier quality evidence packages for primes. NCRs, CAPAs, inspection records, and scorecards in one document.

Supplier qualification

Track supplier approval status, process qualifications, and certifications. Know which suppliers are qualified for which processes at a glance.

8D CAPA workflow

Full 8D methodology with team assignments, root cause analysis (5-Why, fishbone), and effectiveness verification. The structured approach primes expect.

Immutable audit trail

Every action timestamped and logged. Tamper-proof records that satisfy the most demanding customer audits.

AEROSPACE TIER 2/3 QUALITY ROI

Aerospace has zero tolerance for quality failures. The cost of getting it wrong is enormous.

£75k–£200k
Typical annual COPQ. Aerospace quality costs are higher due to stringent requirements and AOG penalties.
£5k–£25k
Per escaped defect. AOG situations can cost primes thousands per hour — they pass that back to you.
40+ hrs/month
Evidence package prep. Time spent manually compiling documentation for prime contractor audits.
STANDARDS WE SUPPORT

Aligned with the frameworks aerospace tier 2/3 relies on.

  • AS9100D
  • AS9120B
  • Nadcap
  • ISO 9001:2015

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