Application-Based Risk Definition: Schwartz Engineering takes a nuanced approach to defining risks by considering the specific application of the product and any potential critical working conditions it may face. This allows the company to prepare for unique challenges each product may encounter, ensuring safety and functionality under these conditions.
Testing Objectives: The company determines which aspects of the product require testing. This depends on the product's design, its intended function, and the risk factors identified. By pinpointing these elements, they ensure a thorough and targeted testing process.
Determination of Tolerances: Schwartz Engineering also determines allowable tolerances - the degrees to which the product can deviate from specified dimensions, shapes, or values without impacting its performance or safety. This process helps in maintaining consistency and ensuring products meet the required standards.
Requirement of Specific/Non-Specific Tests: The company decides whether specific or non-specific tests are required based on the product's unique attributes. By tailoring the testing process this way, they can uncover potential issues that general tests might miss.
Validation of Test Results: Schwartz Engineering decides who is responsible for verifying and validating the test results. This could be someone internally, such as a quality assurance officer, or an external regulatory authority. This step ensures tests are effectively conducted and results are accurately interpreted.
Assistance to Quality Department: These safety and risk analysis procedures provide a foundation for the Quality Department. The department uses this risk analysis for maintaining high product quality standards and developing a comprehensive Quality and Control Plan.
Supplier Qualification Risk Assessment: The company performs a risk assessment as part of the supplier qualification process. The results of this assessment guide the development of the Quality Assurance plan, ensuring that suppliers meet Schwartz Engineering's high-quality standards.
Interdepartmental Cooperation: Schwartz Engineering's Quality department collaborates with the engineering team to carry out the risk assessment and formulate the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). This team-based approach ensures comprehensive risk mitigation from multiple perspectives, thereby strengthening the products' safety standards.
