Nick Fox 

Nick Fox has over 8 years experience in manufacturing operations and quality systems, having served in various management positions.  Of those 8 years, he has served as a management representative for a ductile iron foundry, developing and implementing a QS-9000/ISO 9002:1994 quality program with successful registration in 7 months from start to finish.  Nick has concentrated his efforts in implementing and auditing ISO 9000, QS-9000 and now ISO/TS 16949  quality management systems.  He is a certified quality system auditor and has assisted large and small firms in creating and successfully implementing ISO 9000 and QS-9000 quality management systems as a consultant.  Over 140 participants have received internal auditor training from Nick. 

Nick is currently a quality system consultant for PowerWay Solutions.  He has extensive experience in manufacturing, industrial and project management as well as quality assurance.  His work related knowledge is varied, from continuous process improvements, to a hands-on working program.   

As a consultant, Nick has assisted companies from plastic injection, foundry, retail/wholesale, fire apparatus manufacturing, fabrication, chemical, precision machining, corrugated paper products and general assembly in implementing ISO 9000/QS-9000 and ISO/TS16949:2002 programs. He provides companies with the knowledge of effectively utilizing the requirements listed in the standards, from PPAP and FMEA, to continual process improvements and customer satisfaction.

Nick is a certified quality auditor (IRCA # 1180516) and a certified supplier auditor for ISO/TS 16949:2002 (AIAG # TS4-LA-112).  He has successfully completed numerous training programs, from QS-9000 Internal Auditor Training to ISO/TS 16949:2002 Lead Auditor training.  Nick has also attended numerous training programs for APQP, Six Sigma and Quality System Interrelationships covering PPAP, FMEA and MSA requirements.

Nick firmly believes in providing clarity for quality systems, as he feels that an effective program will benefit the company without an overabundance of unneeded paperwork and procedures.