Southern Machine Works is AS9100D & ISO9001:2015 Certified
SMW Quality Management System (QMS) is certified to ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D. Certification to a formal system recognized by SMW’s customers and peers further demonstrates our commitment to quality. Click the download link to save a pdf copy of our AS9100 certification.

“QUALITY is accomplished by well-conceived and executed design, process, and manufacture…INSPECTION is only measuring the results.”
Quality Policy
Southern Machine Works, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction through continuous improvement of our products, services, and quality management system.
Our Quality Objectives
Southern Machine Works commitment to quality is demonstrated by the following measurable Quality Objectives:
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On-Time Delivery
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Internal Quality
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Supplier Performance
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Customer Perception
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Customer Returns
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Employee Satisfaction
The true measure of quality at Southern Machine is our customer satisfaction. Because customer satisfaction and the quality of its products are directly related, Southern Machine operates a Quality Management System (QMS) based upon a “process approach” to quality management.
Quality Requirements for our Vendor-Partners
Southern Machine requires all of its QMS approved vendors to meet or exceed certain standards to ensure that our customers receive the level of service required to ensure compliance with AS9100 and to meet or exceed our customers’ requirements for quality, safety, reliability, and service. Please refer to QMS Vendor Flow Down Requirements for specific information on the requirements of Southern Machine’s QMS approved vendors.
Additional Requirements
All external providers are required to ensure that their personnel understand the critical role they play in achieving product and service conformity, maintaining product safety, and upholding ethical business practices. This includes adherence to all specified quality standards, taking proactive measures to safeguard product integrity, and conducting operations with transparency, honesty, and compliance with applicable laws. Southern Machine Works expects all providers to emphasize these principles within their organizations, fostering a culture of responsibility and excellence.