Quality... Insure that all tool and/or part specifications are complete and that full understanding of customer's requirements and specifications are understood and adhered to by the offshore supplier. All data transfers are in compatible format and have been forwarded complete to the offshore supplier. Check sheets for all pertinent details are filled out by the offshore supplier/Four Corners Engineering and forwarded to the customer. All tooling designs are approved by the customer. Sample parts are forwarded to the customer for approval. Sample parts can be run using customer's material, if requested. First piece inspection reports, steel inspections, histograms, statistics and support of tryouts at off-shore supplier. Support of tryouts at the customer's US facility as requested. Four Corners Engineering in the role of a Manufacturing Engineer will utilize specification sheets, check sheets, quality reports and customer to supplier engineering liaison to support the start-up/tooling process and make every effort to fail-safe the process of purchasing and qualifying offshore parts and tooling. Cost... Match parts/tools to the best offshore supplier. Multiple quotes all manufacturing projects/tooling as required to meet customer cost targets. Insure that customer requirements such as press size, process, hot runner systems, tool steels, tool components and inch requirements are properly costed and, if required, comparable pricing for off-shore components and processes are provided. Continuous improvement is a way of life for everyone at Four Corners Engineering. Suggestions to improve quality, manufacturability and reduce costs will be provided for the customer's consideration at the initial quote. Delivery... Quote turnaround (5) days or less. Timelines provided on a weekly basis. Digital photos of mold progress provided as requested by the customer Overnight response on all questions, concerns or changes English speaking engineers and designers available for easy communication by Phone, Fax and Email Shipping will be by the best way to meet customer's delivery and cost requirements Shipping by sea - 4 to 5 weeks. Shipping by air - 2 weeks