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Supplier Quality Requirement
Quality Code 44E
Rev Letter: A Page 1 of 3
*Notice: This document is considered “UNCONTROLLED” when it exists in any printed form.
See the Partner Portals - Supplier section of the Plexus Web page for the current master of this Q-code.
http://www.plexus.com
REVISION HISTORY
REV
DATE
ORIGIN
REASON FOR CHANGE(S)
A
B
12Feb18
5/04/18
Paul Gettins
Daniel Crouse
New
Added PCN language
Q-CODE Q44E QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
MATERIAL/WELD/COATING/TEST/DIMENSIONAL
With acceptance of/or receipt of product against this order the supplier agrees to allow Plexus, their customer and
regulatory authorities the right of access to their facility and all applicable records. The following are the quality
requirements for product purchased under Q-code Q44D. Unless a written waiver is received from Plexus, the
supplier agrees to abide by the quality requirements listed below. Plexus will only give a written wavier after
notifying and obtaining approval from the customer authorized person and Certified Body.
Pre-1st Shipment (Part Number or Revision change) - Before a product will be released for production the
supplier will be required to meet the documentation and quality requirements as follows:
A. First Article Inspection Report - All dimensions must be within print tolerance. Any dimension which is
not within print specification must be approved by Plexus in writing before product can be shipped.
B. Supplier Master Document List (SMDL)
C. Manufacturing Record/Data Book
D. EN10204 Type 3.1 Material Inspection Certification must detail the following:
Name of Material Supplier
Material Suppliers part number
Details of the Test/Inspection Results
The Lot # and Date Code or Serial numbers for each shipment
A statement of Compliance to specification
Signed and dated by an authorised inspection representative independent of the manufacturing
department.
E. Welding Documentation
Welder Approval/Qualification Record (WAR/WQR)
Welding Consumable/Filler Metal Test Certificate
Welding Procedure Approval/Qualification Record (WPAR/WPQR)
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
F. Non-Destructive Testing/Examination
Penetrant Test (PT) Report – Weld
Ultrasonic Test (UT) Report – Weld
Non-Destructive Testing or Examination (NDT/NDE) Operator Qualification
G. Painting/Coating Documentation
Paint/Coating/Lining Certificate/Report
H. Pressure Testing
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Supplier Quality Requirement
Quality Code 44E
Rev Letter: A Page 2 of 3
*Notice: This document is considered “UNCONTROLLED” when it exists in any printed form.
See the Partner Portals - Supplier section of the Plexus Web page for the current master of this Q-code.
http://www.plexus.com
Leak Test Certificate/Report
I. Certificate of Conformance (COC) must also include the following:
Name of Manufacturer/OEM/OCM
Manufacturer’s/OEM’s/OCM’s part number when required
Plexus part number
Revision or EC level if applicable
Quantity
Purchase order number
Lot # and Date Code 1 or Serial numbers for each shipment
A statement of Compliance specifying compliance to the following:
• The drawings and specifications provided by Plexus
• The requirements of the specific PO
Signed and dated by an authorised representative
1 The minimum-required date code format shall identify the 2-digit workweek, 2-digit year (WWYY). If
the component marking contains a lot and date code, then those markings must be traceable to the
COC.
All cartons, required documentation, labels, packaging and packing slips must have part number, EC level or
revision, quantity and P.O. number listed on them.
Subsequent Shipments-The documentation and quality requirements for all subsequent shipments will be as
follows:
A. Critical Dimensional Report – For all subsequent Shipments, a full dimensional report with all critical
dimensions documented and within print tolerance. Any dimension which is not within print
specification must be approved by Plexus in writing before product can be shipped.
B. Manufacturing Record/Data Book
C. EN10204 Type 3.1 Material Inspection Certification must detail the following:
Name of Material Supplier
Material Suppliers part number
Details of the Test/Inspection Results
The Lot # and Date Code or Serial numbers for each shipment
A statement of Compliance to specification
Signed and dated by an authorised inspection representative independent of the manufacturing
department.
D. Welding Documentation
Welder Approval/Qualification Record (WAR/WQR)
Welding Consumable/Filler Metal Test Certificate
E. Non-Destructive Testing/Examination
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Supplier Quality Requirement
Quality Code 44E
Rev Letter: A Page 3 of 3
*Notice: This document is considered “UNCONTROLLED” when it exists in any printed form.
See the Partner Portals - Supplier section of the Plexus Web page for the current master of this Q-code.
http://www.plexus.com
Penetrant Test (PT) Report – Weld
Ultrasonic Test (UT) Report – Weld
Non-Destructive Testing or Examination (NDT/NDE) Operator Qualification
F. Painting/Coating Documentation
Paint/Coating/Lining Certificate/Report
G. Pressure Testing
Leak Test Certificate/Report
H. Certificate of Conformance must also include the following:
Name of Manufacturer/OEM/OCM
Manufacturer’s/OEM’s/OCM’s part number when required
Plexus part number
Revision or EC level if applicable
Quantity
Purchase order number
Lot # and Date Code 1 or Serial numbers for each shipment
A statement of Compliance specifying compliance to the following:
• The drawings and specifications provided by Plexus
• The requirements of the specific PO
Signed and dated by an authorised representative
1 The minimum-required date code format shall identify the 2-digit workweek, 2-digit year (WWYY). If
the component marking contains a lot and date code, then those markings must be traceable to the
COC.
All cartons, required documentation, labels, packaging and packing slips must have part number, EC level or
revision, quantity and P.O. number listed on them.
Shipments of multiple lot and/or date codes must be identified separately on the DOC with the actual quantity
shipped for each. Each lot and/or date code shall be independently packaged (i.e., no mixed lot/date codes
within a package: reels, trays, tubes, bags, etc.).
Material received without the completion and proper execution of the Quality Requirement allows Plexus the
right to return the material as defective. For material that has been previously provided to Plexus, the
requirements under subsequent shipments will be followed.
Product change notification
Upon acceptance of conforming product, documentation, and the requirements of this Q-code, the
supplier’s manufacturing process shall be considered “qualified”. All changes require written approval
from Plexus prior to implementation. Product or Process change notification requests (PCNs) shall be
submitted to pcns@plexus.com.