Third-Party Inspection Services in California
Quality Assurance and Quality Control in California
Pro QC International is a Global Quality Assurance Company that provides a large range of tailored quality control, supplier audits, manufacturing, and third-party inspection services in California.
We work closely with your organization, providing valuable insights and tailored recommendations to improve your manufacturing processes and maintain consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards. With 40 years of experience in various industries, Pro QC is well-equipped to handle the unique challenges that come with quality.
Our highly skilled team of QC engineers, inspectors and auditors is dedicated to providing the utmost level of client satisfaction. Catering to companies requiring product inspection in California, welding inspection, or quality control services, our team stands ready to help safeguard their interests.
In California, we cover the entire state through our network of experienced quality control engineers. As a third-party inspection company, we provide QA/QC solutions in all major cities and production centers of the Golden State such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Riverside, Santa Ana, Stockton, Irvine, Modesto, Fremont, San Bernardino, Glendale, and many more. Available for long or short-term projects, our resources can be rapidly deployed for any size of project.
Our Services in California
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Our commitment to increased efficiency in manufacturing processes and supply chain management makes us a reliable partner for businesses seeking tailored solutions.
Our Range of Quality Control Inspections in California
At Pro QC International, we understand that maintaining consistent quality is critical to our clients’ business success. Our third-party inspection company in California provides a comprehensive range of quality control services, designed to detect defects and noncompliance, thereby reducing risks, and ensuring product quality.
Some of the quality inspection services we provide include:
- First-article inspections
- In-process inspection
- Pre-shipment inspections
- Container Loading Supervision
- Sorting and rework
- Factory Acceptance Test
- Welding Inspections
- Coating Inspection
- Painting Inspections
- Pipeline Inspections
- Textile Inspections
- Product Inspections
Our clear, concise, and actionable inspection reports are delivered promptly within 24 hours after the completion of the service, featuring:
- In-depth explanations of the inspection process and discoveries
- High-resolution photographs of any identified defects or non-conformities
- A thorough summary of the inspection outcomes
Our Range of Factory, ISO, and Manufacturing Audits in California
Pro QC also offers a wide range of factory audits, ISO audits, and quality assurance consulting services in California to help companies improve their manufacturing process and ensure that product quality meets their requirements, such as:
- Supplier Verification
- Supplier Quality Audits
- Manufacturing Process Audits
- ISO 9001 Audits
- ISO 14001 Audits
- ISO 45001 Audits
- ISO 13485 Audits
- IATF 16949 Audits
- AS9100 Audits
- MDSAP Audits
- Social Compliance Audits
- Vendor Compliance
- Supplier Management Services
- Others
Our audits are conducted by experienced and qualified auditors specialized in several fields such as quality management, health and safety, environment, and social compliance.
Working with Us for Audits and Third-Party Inspections in California
By choosing Pro QC International for your factory audit and quality inspection services in CA, you can enjoy several benefits, including:
- Superior Industry and technical expertise garnered since 1984
- Customized quality solutions provided across California
- A team of specialized and highly qualified quality inspectors and auditors
- Experience handling over 30,000 products from various industries
Our Quality Control Services in California
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1. New Product Development
New product development lays the foundation for strategic sourcing. Prototyping is crucial to validate that the supplier understands the client’s requirements.
Pro QC inspections validate the new parts while our supplier development services align quality expectations with suppliers and strengthen their ability to meet quality requirements and reduce time to market.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
First Article Inspection (FAI)
Supplier Development Services
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Poor communication of technical details between buyers and factories
Misalignment of product specifications and critical design requirements among buyers, suppliers, and factory production teams
Inadequate consideration of advanced product quality planning
Challenges when transitioning from prototype suppliers to mass-manufacturing suppliers
Misalignment on design and engineering revisions
2. Supplier Selection
Once the component specifications are defined, the procurement department identifies a list of suitable suppliers that can potentially meet their capability, cost, capacity, and quality requirements.
Pro QC offers a range of supplier due diligence and supplier evaluation support. Our experts visit suppliers to assess their capabilities, mitigate the risk of scams, overpromises, and miscommunication, and validate their credentials, trustworthiness, and financial stability.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Supplier Quality Audits
QHSE Audits
ESG Audits
Onsite Supplier Verification
Financial Credit Check
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Lack of experience and due diligence in new supplier region
Communication challenges
Concern about supplier scams
Low confidence supplier’s trustworthiness
Concerns over supplier’s financial viability
3. Supplier Qualification
A world-class organization usually has a comprehensive supplier qualification program to identify and mitigate the risks associated with quality, safety, on-time delivery, cost, and compliance.
Pro QC establishes a global audit program to systematically onboard new suppliers, categorize their risk levels, and establish a reaction plan based on the supplier’s performance on quality systems, environmental management, and social and ethical compliance.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Global Supplier Audit Programs
Supplier Quality Audit for Potential Suppliers
Quality Management System Audit
Social & Ethical Audits
Supply Chain Security Audit
Environmental Audit
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Suppliers are not as capable as they initially claimed
Supplier lacks effective and systematic quality assurance practice
Supplier is ISO 9001 certified, but the underlying principles are not implemented in practice
Mass production quality does not match prototype quality
Buyers want to sell to big retailers, but their suppliers do not yet comply with the retailer’s supplier code of conduct
Supplier violation on labor law, ethical and environmental compliances
Goods held in customs due to supply chain security malpractice
4. Pre-Production Validation
Before commencing volume production, it is crucial to validate that the equipment, staffing, production methods, capacity, and quality control plan are in place for each product line.
Pro QC offers on-site quality support to prevent and reduce the potential cost of poor quality (COPQ) and risk, ensuring a smooth transition from product development to mass production.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Engineering Build (EB) and Quality Build (QB) Audit
First Article Inspection (FAI)
APQP/PPAP Audit
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Factory not ready for mass production
Shipment delays due to critical failure, poor quality, and resource constraints
An exponential increase in defective products
Product recall
High Cost of Poor Quality
An exponential increase in the cost of change after mass production commences
5. Production Planning
Production planning ensures that the supplier has sufficient raw materials, components, and staff and that other outsourced processes meet the specified schedule.
Pro QC offers assistance in timely supplier communication, onsite visits, and daily or weekly monitoring reports. This minimizes the risks of delays from ineffective procurement planning, staff shortages, or sub-supplier mismanagement.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Order Expediting
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Production delay due to poor material procurement planning
Production delay due to inadequate production staffing
Poor sub-supplier management
6. Incoming Quality Control
Incoming inspection reflects a factory's commitment to quality control from the outset. Understanding how a factory manages its incoming material and its supply chain is a very good indication of its commitment to quality.
Pro QC quality solutions address issues such as defect acceptance, material substitutions, and component decay due to poor practices or storage conditions.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Incoming Inspection
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
The factory does not manage the quality of its supply chain or is poor at supplier management
Suppliers turn a blind eye to defective components during incoming and still use them for production and assembly
Using sub-standard material or components (e.g., lower-quality fabric than required)
Substituting lower-cost alternatives for product components (e.g., cheaper electronic components in a mobile phone)
“Quality fade” where suppliers make small, gradual substitutions in materials and components over time
Bulk material ordered by the supplier degrades over time due to poor storage conditions
7. Production & Assembly
Many things can go wrong during mass production due to machine failure, lack of process control, and operator mistakes. While it is normal for defects to occur, these defects must be detected and contained.
Pro QC offers a range of support to verify control plan adherence, early defect detection, quality improvement, and issue resolution through monitoring, investigations, and CAPA validation.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
First Article Inspection (FAI)
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Quality/Root Cause Investigation (8D)
CAPA Verification
Order Expediting
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Operators are not producing according to the production control plan
Supplier is under pressure to ship goods, turning a blind eye to defective components
Lack of quality staff to enforce quality control
Poor control of re-worked material/product
Mistakes made by temporary, untrained staff/operators
Communication breakdown when the supplier is under pressure
8. Outgoing QC & Shipping
The smallest aesthetic defect on the packaging or missing components can lead to customer returns, while a misplaced label may result in compliance issues. Outgoing Quality Control is the last line of defense before products are properly loaded into containers for shipment.
Pro QC offers pre-shipment inspections and end-of-line testing to ensure your products meet your quality requirements and reduce the chance of returns or re-work.
Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:
Manufacturing Process Audit
Poka-Yoke Implementation
Pre-Shipment Inspection
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection
Container Loading Supervision
C-TPAT Audit
Supplier Risks & Challenges:
Products are poorly packaged
Human mistakes and missing components lead to customer returns
Wrong labeling leads to compliance issues and significant re-work
Rough handling of goods during container loading by the factory or outsourced warehouse, leading to damaged product
Poor container loading leads to product damage during transit
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Mexico
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Australia
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Stability
Pro QC has been providing quality assurance, engineering and consulting services since 1984.
Global Presence
We offer a dedicated Account Manager and quality solutions in over 100 countries.
Timely Feedback
We offer online reporting and detailed reports within 24 hours of job completion.
Quality Experts
Our global engineering team has the requisite industry expertise to verify quality and conformance.