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Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Assurance

Manufacturers depend on reliable suppliers and consistent internal processes to meet performance, customer, and regulatory expectations. Kiwa supports these needs through Kiwa PPI, Unitek, and NQA, helping organizations strengthen both internal quality systems and external supplier oversight.

What We Do

Kiwa conducts independent inspections, audits, and evaluations of manufacturing processes, production controls, documentation systems, and supplier performance. These activities help organizations reduce defects, strengthen supply chain reliability, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements across complex global value chains.

Why This Expertise Matters

Supply chain failures, inconsistent production quality, and unverified supplier processes can lead to costly delays, safety risks, and non-compliance. Many aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and high-reliability industries mandate structured supplier quality programs and documented oversight. Independent verification improves transparency, reduces risk, and supports long-term relationships with key customers and regulators.

How Kiwa Delivers Value

Unitek and Kiwa PPI provide supplier surveillance and production oversight, deploying qualified quality professionals to supplier facilities. NQA contributes deep certification and auditing expertise, ensuring that management systems support robust, repeatable quality outcomes. Together, they offer a complete quality assurance framework that connects certification, supplier management, and manufacturing excellence.

Who We Serve

Industries served include:

Aerospace and Defense

Automotive and mobility

Oil and gas

Electronics and components

Industrial manufacturing

Contract fabrication

Our services includes

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kiwa provide onsite supplier surveillance?

Yes. Unitek and Kiwa PPI deploy quality representatives to supplier locations.

Can Kiwa help qualify new suppliers?

Yes. We evaluate quality systems, controls, product conformance, delivery status and production capabilty and capacity.

Does this integrate with ISO certification?

Yes. NQA complements supplier surveillance with certification expertise.

Delivered By

Unitek Technical Services

Unitek Technical Services

Unitek Technical Services (Unitek) is a globally focused solutions provider specializing in supplier quality, supply chain management, and technical support services. With over 50 years of experience, we serve industries including aerospace, automotive, aviation, defense, and energy.

NQA

NQA USA provides businesses across the country with internationally recognized certification, and support services. With over 50,000 certifications issued globally, NQA helps organizations meet international standards, improve operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge.

PPI Quality & Engineering

PPI Quality & Engineering is an energy industry–focused engineering, operations management and quality assurance firm that provides services around the world.