Highlights
Accreditations / Certifications
Total commitment to Quality is evidenced by our recent accreditation of our Quality management system to the prestigious BS EN 9100:2003 Aerospace series, in addition to our existing BS EN ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.
The scope of those accreditations covers the entire business of Oxford Engineering: Manufacture of precision machined components, welding and assembly of manufactured/purchased components to customer specifications
Oxford Engineering certified for Ministry of Defence and NATO contracts - July 2009
NATO Commercial And Government Entity (NCAGE) code: U08D0
NCAGE codes are a unique identifier assigned to suppliers by the UK Ministry of Defence National Codification Bureau – and maintained on the UK MOD Item of Supply Information System (ISIS). ISIS contains data relating to all material, spares, stores and services supplied to UK MOD.
Company's Awards
Oxford Engineering is a reference site for MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service)
More about MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service)
The KAS Technologies Group, parent company of Oxford Engineering, was finalist at the Manufacturer Of The Year Awards 2007 in the category "Manufacturing Operations" for achieving world-class manufacturing.
More about the Manufacturer Of The Year Awards
Chairman & Managing Director's Awards
Please find more information about the awards of Karim Sekkat, Chairman & Managing Director of Oxford Engineering, under his profile:
Testimonies
“Oxford Engineering is the most proactive and strategic mechanical supplier. The relationship example is used as a benchmark to all suppliers.”
One of the world’s largest electrical engineering and electronics companies
“Oxford Engineering is an outstanding supplier in quality, delivery and relationship.” Best Supplier 2005
One of the global leaders in immunodiagnostics
In-depth Upfront Review & Follow-Up
Customer Involvement
It is the philosophy of Oxford Engineering to become involved with our Customers at the very earliest stage of the project. Our pre-production validation, along with our wealth of manufacturing experience may highlight features or processes which would better fully achieve Customer requirements than those originally specified.
In-depth Upfront Review (Contract Review Process)
The stringent Contract Review process is conducted at the development stage; all facets are considered by a fully skilled cross functional team enabling our "Right First Time" KPI.
Quality is assured by detail 'up-front' reviews which consider a multitude of requirements from a review of tolerances, machine and measurement capability through to staff competence and training all the way through to Customer documentation and packaging requirements.
Coordinated Change Control
As can be imagined, dealing with a large and varied Customer base, with the multitude of varying Customer document change systems has been a challenge. We now have a system in-place which is fully capable of capturing and effectively implementing every one of the many changes we receive on a daily basis.
Stringent Validation Processes
Leading on from the upfront review the potential necessity for Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) and machine or process capability studies is identified. One of the tools used is the Renishaw Ballbar QC10.
Renishaw Ballbar
Oxford Engineering uses a Renishaw QC10 ballbar system equipment to calibrate the machines preventing at an early stage eventual manufacturing defects.
This is a precision measurement tool that collects axis movement when moving in circular motion. The Ballbar test will measure any deviation the machine makes from a perfect circle, recording data as the two axes work together. Errors such as backlash, level/squareness, servo mismatch, reversal spikes, vibration, stick slip and other problems can be determined. More about Ballbar Analysis
In process Quality Control
Inspection
Quality Control is only one facet, albeit an important aspect, in which the Company has invested, not only in personnel, but also in equipment. Whilst we still employ an ‘Inspector’ all of our highly skilled machinists accept they are fully responsible for the quality of their own work. This responsibility extends to performing the majority of the in-process QC, with the most capable of using our 3-axis measurement machines. Full accountability is ensured through each stage of manufacture by completion of inspection reports, in addition to the traditional First-off, Patrol and Final inspection functions.
Testing: CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine)
From simple acceptance gauging through to CNC CMM. We use the most suitable tool for the job to ensure conformity.
For example, the CMM software we use allows for full part programme compilation from CAD files and prove-out via simulation software, thus enabling detailed 3-axis measurement.
Hardness, Vacuum, Pressure Testing and NDT
In addition to traditional equipment the Company can offer Hardness (both Brinell & Rockwell), Vacuum and Pressure testing as well as NDT. Some of our technicians are CSWIP Qualified NDT Technician (Dye Penetrant).
Continuous Improvement
Quick Response Meeting
One of the keys to continuous improvement is communication, whether good or bad news Oxford Engineering prides itself on good communication. An example of this is the quick response meeting (QRM). These brief meetings may be called by any member of the team. The primary objective being to inform all involved of a particular concern, be it Quality, HSE or other. Actions are cascaded down from the QRM to ensure effective, sustainable actions are put in place. In case of a potential impact on the Delivery in Full, on Time and Quality, the Customer is notified in a two hours window after the discovery of the potential problem.
The Eight Disciplines Problem Solving
Oxford Engineering uses the 8D Problem Solving Process to identify, correct and eliminate the recurrence of quality problems. 8D is a problem-solving methodology for product and process improvement.
Find more information under http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_Disciplines_Problem_Solving