Join us for an in-depth presentation on the Nadcap Program (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) a vital initiative that ensures consistent, high-quality special processes in the aerospace and defense industries.
This engaging session will explore:
- What Nadcap is and why it matters
- Key process categories audited (e.g., NDT, heat treating, coatings)
- Step-by-step accreditation process
- Common audit pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Comparison with ISO 9001 / AS9100
- Practical audit preparation tips
**Who should attend: Quality managers, auditors, manufacturing engineers, compliance officers, and anyone involved in special processes or aerospace quality systems.
Who: Donald Grimley, Don Grimley & Associates LLC
Don is a seasoned professional with over 50 years, in both Government and Private Industry, experience in process improvement, quality systems, and operational excellence.
Don has spent his career helping organizations, especially in aerospace and manufacturing, achieve higher quality, greater efficiency, and compliance with industry standards like ISO 9001, AS9100, and Nadcap. He’s conducted countless audits, guided businesses through certification, and trained teams to use the 7 Quality Tools, Lean, and Agile principles to drive meaningful results.
Now retired from the field and managing oxygen-dependent health limitations, Don has shifted his focus to online training and small business coaching, bringing practical improvement strategies to companies that need real change without the high price tag.
He is the founder of Don Grimley and Associates LLC and currently developing a book and online course series to help small businesses build lasting process improvements with minimal resources.
Registration - Please register at the provided link no later than 1:00 pm on Wednesday July 16, 2025