Spirit is dedicated to constant and never-ending improvement in all our operations. We are always looking for new ways to add value, streamline operations and cut costs to make us more competitive, competent and comprehensive in our services. To that end, we have participated and applied ourselves to the following programs, certifications and affiliations to raise our standards.
Quality
• We understand the role of quality and back it up with ISO 9001 and AS
9100 Certifications.
Training
• Arizona MEP Training:
• Team-based problem solving
• Value-stream mapping
• Principles of lean manufacturing for job shops
• Rapid improvement Kaizan training• Participant in the Mentor-Protégé Program with Raytheon for DoD-Air Force:
• RFID implementation (tagging and tracking)
• PROM programming
• Facility clearance training
• Complex assembly kitting and presentation• Participant in the Mentor-Protégé Program with DoD-Army and Sypris Electronics:
• Surface mount and axial tape/reel
• Dry bake and seal
Professional Recognition Includes:
• Recipient of U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Award for Excellence
• Aerospace Industry Association’s Amelia Earhart Award
• Raytheon Company’s Three Star Supplier Excellence Award
• Receipient of U.S. Small Business Administration's Region 1X Subcontractor of the Year
• Arizona Minority Business Enterprise Council's Minority Supplier/Distributor of the Year
• Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council's Class III Supplier of the Year
• Boeing Supplier Excellence Award
Professional Affiliations Include:
• Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council
• National Minority Supplier Development Council
• Aerospace Industries Association Supplier Management Council (SMC)
• SMC Executive Committee
• NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Advisory Board
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council
Community Involvement:
Valley of the Sun United Way
Parenting Arizona
