FRASER ? Faurecia announced that its interior systems manufacturing facility in Fraser has been awarded Q1 certification from Ford Motor Company, complying with very tough standards.
The 793 employee facility, which opened in 2006, manufactures the door panel, center console and other interior components for the Ford Focus.
To achieve Q1 certification, Ford suppliers must meet stringent criteria, including: International Organization of Standardization (TS 16949 & ISO 14001) certification, proper implementation of quality operating and management systems, as well as environmental management systems and customer endorsements.
?Receiving Ford Q1 certification does more than guarantee that the Fraser plant is in-line with Ford?s rigorous quality standards,? Manfred Kwade, President of Faurecia Interior Systems (FIS) North America, said. ?The recognition is proof of Faurecia?s commitment to our customers and excellence in automotive manufacturing.?
Joe Lupinski, Fraser?s Plant Manager, added that earning this achievement demonstrates the effectiveness of the Faurecia Excellence System (FES). The pragmatic operating system ensures excellence and continuous improvement in quality, cost and delivery are instilled in every stage of the manufacturing process.
In North America, FIS produces a complete line of automotive interior products from its Auburn Hills, Michigan, R&D center and 12 manufacturing facilities.
