Quality Control and Third-Party Inspections in New York (NY)

Third-Party Inspection Services in New York

Pro QC International is a global Quality Assurance company, offering comprehensive quality control and third-party inspection services in New York. Leveraging 40 years of industry expertise, we support businesses across various sectors by ensuring their products meet rigorous quality standards and optimizing their manufacturing processes.

Our dedicated team of quality control inspectors and assurance professionals is strategically located throughout New York, ready to provide the following solutions:

We cater to clients in major cities, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, and New Rochelle.

We are dedicated to delivering detailed service and thorough reports, capable of handling projects of any size and complexity. Known for our meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive understanding of industry standards, and unwavering integrity, our quality control services in New York are designed to meet the specific needs of each client.

Our Services in New York

Quality Control Inspections
Factory, ISO, and Manufacturing Audits
Quality Solutions Overview

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Quality Control Inspection Coverage in New York (NY)

New York City
Buffalo
Rochester
Yonkers
Syracuse
Albany
New Rochelle
Mount Vernon
Schenectady
Utica
White Plains
Hempstead
Niagara Falls
Binghamton
Freeport

Our Range of Third-Party Inspection Services in New York

Pro QC caters to a wide array of industries in New York. From the technology and financial sectors to manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer products, we ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Our extensive experience and technical expertise enable us to offer a diverse array of third-party inspection services in New York, including:

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Working with Us for Third-Party QC Inspections in New York

Our network of representatives across the United States allows us to respond quickly to third-party inspection needs, regardless of the operation’s specific location. We recognize the unique characteristics of each business we partner with. Therefore, our QC services in New York are flexible and customizable, designed to integrate seamlessly with specific quality goals and requirements.

The benefits of working with our third-party inspection company in New York include:

Extensive industry and technical knowledge since 1984
Customizable quality solutions across New York
A team of specialized, highly trained quality inspectors and auditors
Experience in handling a wide range of products from diverse sectors

We provide detailed and comprehensive inspection reports within 24 hours of service completion, which include:

Detailed explanations of the inspection process and findings
High-resolution photos of any identified defects or non-conformities
A complete summary of the inspection results

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Our Factory and Manufacturing Audit Services in New York

Pro QC offers various factory audit and quality assurance consulting services in New York to help companies assess suppliers, enhance factory quality performance, and optimize manufacturing processes:

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We are a trusted partner for companies seeking tailored solutions to improve the efficiency of their manufacturing processes and supply chain management.

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Quality Solutions Overview

Click on the current stage of your sourcing or product development journey below to explore our related quality solutions.

1. New Product Development

2. Supplier Selection

3. Supplier Qualification

4. Pre-Production Validation

5. Production Planning

6. Incoming Quality Control

7. Production and Assembly

8. Outgoing QC & Shipping

Development & Planning

Production & Delivery

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