Doing Incoming Inspection to identify potentially non-conforming parts

External Visual Inspection as a part of the Incoming process

During the receiving process all raw materials are inspected and verified by reconciling the purchase order requirements with the packing slip provided by the supplier. Statistical analysis is the preferred method of performing receiving inspection. Receiving inspection may be omitted if the supplier has been established as a certified vendor per requirements.

Incoming inspection for the materials undergoes it all necessary and tests to ensure their conformance to the requirements. Upon acceptance, the inspector signs off the job card and enters the results in the inspection log. If at any time parts or materials are rejected, the person rejecting the material issues a problem report. The gold copy of the problem report is placed with the rejected items and the items are segregated.  All materials remain in the holding area until, upon acceptance by the customer, the designated quality representatives determine whether the materials are acceptable, reworkable or scrap.

Documentation review process

The Incoming inspection process may include the following:

• External visual inspection
• Weight and dimension check (upon request)
• Documentation review
• Checking the Certificate of Compliance
• Reviewing lot screening records and checking PDA/Lot failure criteria
• Checking radiation results
• Checking LAT/QCI results
• Radiographic Inspection
• Hermeticity Leak Testing
• PIND test
• Pure tin control
• Material Analysis
• Electrical Measurements