Quality Assurance & Testing
Quality Integrated from Design Through Production
At Paragon, quality assurance is not a final checkpoint, it is built into how products are designed, sourced, and manufactured. From incoming materials through final inspection and shipment, our systems ensure every step meets defined specifications and compliance requirements.
Operating under ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA-aligned systems, we maintain structured, documented processes that support consistent outcomes in regulated and high-reliability environments.
Controlled Processes That Ensure Repeatable Outcomes
Quality at Paragon is driven by structured systems—not individual interpretation. We define, document, and control how assemblies are built, inspected, and released to ensure consistency across every program.
Approved documentation is used at all times
All changes are formally reviewed and tracked
Processes remain repeatable and auditable
Corrective actions are documented and resolved
This approach reduces variability and ensures consistent performance across builds.
Incoming Inspection and Material Verification
Quality begins before production. Paragon verifies all incoming materials against specifications, documentation requirements, and customer expectations prior to release to the manufacturing floor. This includes:
Material compliance (RoHS, REACH, UL where required)
Full traceability documentation
Alignment with program-specific and regulatory requirements
By validating materials at receipt, we reduce downstream risk and prevent issues from entering production.
Testing and Verification Aligned with Program Requirements
Paragon performs structured testing to confirm assemblies meet functional, electrical, and mechanical requirements prior to release. Testing requirements are defined early in the engineering process and executed under controlled procedures. Capabilities include:
Continuity testing
Functional testing
Electrical verification
First Article Inspection (AS9102 where applicable)
Final inspection prior to shipment
All testing is documented to support traceability, compliance, and audit readiness.
Documentation and Full Traceability
Traceability is central to Paragon’s quality system. Material certifications, inspection records, and production documentation are maintained to support audits, compliance requirements, and program validation. This ensures build history, inspection results, and material records are always accessible, providing confidence in regulated and mission-critical applications.
Supporting Regulated and High-Reliability Industries
Paragon’s quality assurance processes support medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial programs where compliance and reliability are non-negotiable. Our systems align with:
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 13485:2016
FDA-certified manufacturing environments
ITAR-registered programs
These controls ensure our quality practices meet both regulatory expectations and real-world performance demands.
Continuous Improvement and Corrective Action
We document, review, and resolve non-conformances, corrective actions, and process improvements. Quality assurance at Paragon includes ongoing evaluation and improvement. Nonconformances, corrective actions, and process improvements are documented, reviewed, and resolved through structured systems. This disciplined approach ensures that issues are not only corrected, but prevented from recurring.
Quality You Can Build On
Paragon’s quality assurance capabilities provide the structure, documentation, and oversight required to support reliable manufacturing outcomes. From inspection and testing to traceability and audit readiness, our quality systems are designed to protect your program at every stage.
