At the heart of PRI’s value to the industry are its auditors – in how they are used, but more importantly in their advanced levels of expertise.

Using a consensus approach to auditing combined with compensation only for work performed offers Nadcap the luxury of auditors who would otherwise be unaffordable in a typical business environment. A review of the Nadcap auditor’s credentials reveals auditors with:

• Multiple certifications in appropriate areas;
  
• 80-100% typically having B.S. degrees in Metallurgy/Material Science or other relevant fields;
  
• 30-50% typically having advanced degrees (M.S. and PhD) in relevant areas;
  
• Average years of relevant experience generally number over 30.

In addition to their credentials, all Nadcap auditors have successfully negotiated an extensive screening process that includes a “team interview” by special process experts from Nadcap subscribing primes.

Similarly, PRI Registrar maintains a stable of auditors whose independent and collective experience in aerospace is unparalleled. A review of the auditor credentials for PRI Registrar finds individuals with:

• PhD degree in Philosophy and Chemistry supplemented by 30 years relevant manufacturing and quality management experience, published author and principal in successful consulting business;
  
• MBA degree, quality consultant for 10 years to over 100 clients, 14 years industry experience in manufacturing and quality;
  
• Previous president of RAB accredited registrar with 20 years of relevant industry experience in quality and direct involvement in over 300 audits.

In addition to their significant levels of expertise, PRI auditors are subjected to random witnessing of their audit performance, post-audit reviews by clients and annual training designed to update their procedures and process techniques as well as ensure consistency in auditing. We are conscious of the importance of ITAR/EAR Regulations and with this in mind, we have prepared a focused presentation to assist our auditors to understand the impact of these regulations on Nadcap audits. Please click here to access the presentation