QA management approach unique to R and D programs

The approach to the current quality assurance management of the Metals and Ceramics Division at ORNL is discussed. The organization disciplines interrelate with the QA programming. Procedure QA-MC-1-100 defines control of experimental tasks, which represent about 90% of the Division's work. Procedure QA-MC-1-106 defines action plans for projects. The QA coordinator, independent of line management, communicates, audits, and reviews to assist line management in the understanding and acceptance of the Division QA procedures. (MCW)