QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUAL
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
COMPILED BY: APPROVED BY:
CYNTHIA HIGGINS ROBERT GOEKE
ADMINISTRATOR CHIEF ENGINEER
APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY:
BRIAN KLATT MARSHALL BAUTZ
MISSION ASSURANCE MANAGER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MKI
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building NE83-541, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-253-7555: E-Mail: ; Website: space.mit.edu
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Rev. / ECO / Description / Author / Approved / DateA / Initial Release / B. Klatt / M. Bautz / 07/16/14
B / Added ESD Plan, 37-11004.38 / B Klatt / M. Bautz / 09/16/14
C / Inserted paragraph on Quality Policy / B Klatt / M. Bautz / 11/06/14
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Table of Contents
Preface 4
1.0 Objective 5
2.0 Quality Policy 5
3.0 General 5
4.0 Responsibilities 5
5.0 Procedures 6
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Preface
Revision A is the Initial Release of the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) Quality Assurance Manual written by Brian Klatt on 05/12/14.
Revision B revised to add 37-11004.38 TESS ESD Plan issued on 09/16/2014.
Revision C inserted a paragraph on Quality policy and changed SAE Aerospace Standard AS 9100C, Dated 2009-01 to ISO 9001:2008 was issued on 11/06/2014.
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1.0 Objective
This Quality Assurance Manual establishes requirements and guidance for planning, design, fabrication, testing, delivery, and support of equipment and instruments for use in space experiments by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI). The Quality Assurance Program is administered by the Mission Assurance Manager in concert with the Principal Investigator (PI), scientists, Program Management, and Engineering. The Mission Assurance Manager has direct Access to the Director of MKI as well as the Principal Investigator (PI). Most of MKI products and services are used in a space environment, and are therefore un-serviceable. “Getting it right” is of paramount importance. This manual outlines policies and procedures necessary to insure the highest efficacy for MKI products and services.
2.0 Quality Policy
MKI management will insure that the degree of excellence of the Quality Assurance activities are appropriate for MIT and meet the objectives of each mission. MKI Quality Assurance is committed to compliance with requirements and continually improve the effectiveness of the quality management system. This system will be reviewed for continuing suitability.
3.0 General
The Quality Assurance Manual provides guidance for a quality assurance program to support activities needed for programs and projects undertaken by MKI. It states what is to be controlled and defines the general requirements and policies to be followed in implementing the MKI Quality Assurance Program.
The Quality Assurance Manual is further supplemented by procedures, which contain detailed instructions defining the implementation of overall quality assurance policy. These procedures are not limited to quality control but include Engineering and Fabrication.
This Quality Assurance Manual is intended to comply with the intent of ISO 9001:2008.
It is fully recognized that some programs and some sponsors or customers may have different requirements from the requirements imposed herein or by standard MKI Procedures. The MKI Mission Assurance Manager has the authority to implement requirement adjustments as needed.
4.0 Responsibilities
Mission Assurance at MKI is rather broad in scope. Mission Assurance is responsible for not only Quality Management and Quality Control, but also a number of Engineering and administrative functions. Listed below are some of the broad aspects of Mission Assurance.
· Materials and Processes
· Non-conformances and FRACAS
· Calibration and Metrology
· Government – Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP)
· Software Assurance
· Electronic, Electrical and Electro-mechanical Parts
· Inspections – Incoming, In-process, and Final
· Material Review Board, Failure Review Board, and Parts Control Board
· System Safety and Hazards Analysis
· Risk Assessment/Risk Management
· Procurement and Flowdown
· Supplier Assessment/Supplier Approval
· Reliability
· Contamination Control
· Workmanship, Certifications and Training
5.0 Procedures
Workmanship and processes are very often best controlled by written procedures. To this end, MKI has prepared numerous procedures which are documented. Some procedures are the result of good quality control practices. Some procedures are the result of customer or sponsor requests or requirements. Not all procedures are applicable to all projects or programs.
Note: This Quality Assurance Manual and listed procedures are available at http://snebulos.mit.edu/dbout//99-data.html.
Listed below are MKI procedures which are or have been used on various programs, as applicable.
99-01001 / Alerts and Safe Alerts99-01002 / Drawings and Specifications
99-01003 / Electrostatic Discharge, Handling of Parts and Equipment (ESD)
99-02001 / Inspection and Documentation
99-02002 / Workmanship Requirements for Electronic Equipment
99-02003 / Calibration Procedure for Measuring and Testing Equipment
99-02004 / Nonconforming Material and Nonconforming Material Reports
99-02005 / MKI Audit System
99-02006 / Receiving Inspection
99-02007 / Inspection Stamps
99-02008 / Fasteners
99-02009 / In-Process and Final Inspections
99-02010 / Procurement
99-02011 / Testing of Discrete Electronic Parts
99-03001 / Fabrication Documentation
99-03002 / Connector Mating and Demating Procedures
99-03003 / Component Lead Preparation Procedure
29-00103 / Printed Wiring Boards (ASTRO-E)
36-01424 / Detector Assembly Pressure Test Procedure (ACIS)
36-02030 / Packaging, Packing, Handling, Storage and Transportation (ACIS)
36-02035 / High Speed Tap Installation And Removal
36-02105 / Printed Wiring Boards (ACIS)
37-11004.38 / TESS ESD Plan
64-02017.2009 / Safe Handling of Flight Hardware Procedure
64-02017.2010 / Procedure for Control of Metallic Raw Materials
64-02017.3003 / Handling Detector Wires
64-02017.3005 / Post Vibration Quality Assurance Inspection Procedure
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