A leading U.S. defense contractor was developing advanced sensor and detection systems for the Department of Defense. They needed a trusted manufacturing partner with non-negotiable compliance, quality, and delivery speed.
The Challenge
This contractor faced capacity constraints in their own facility and needed a U.S.-based partner with ITAR registration and ISO 9001:2015 certification. Beyond compliance, they needed a reliable source for electrical subassemblies and rework that could meet aggressive timelines without compromising precision.
SIS Solution
SIS stepped in to provide a tailored, compliant manufacturing solution which included:
- Establishing a controlled ITAR-compliant workflow to securely manage sensitive defense assemblies.
- Streamlining sourcing of critical electrical components, reducing supplier complexity and risk.
- Performing assembly, rework, modifications, and labeling under documented quality procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
Results
The partnership delivered measurable improvements including:
- 25% reduction in lead time
- Full ITAR compliance, mitigating regulatory risk
- Engineering resources freed up internally, allowing the contractor’s team to focus on higher-value design work
Why It Matters
For defense manufacturers, every component is mission critical. Delays or compliance gaps can compromise both timelines and security. By partnering with SIS, OEMs gain a trusted U.S. manufacturing ally that ensures compliance, accelerates delivery, and maintains the highest standards of quality.
Talk to our team at SIS about critical components and solutions for your operations.