{"id":22225,"date":"2025-10-21T21:08:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T19:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/?p=22225"},"modified":"2025-10-21T21:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T19:09:46","slug":"no-turbulence-here-santa-ana-passes-airbus-audit-with-flying-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/2025\/10\/no-turbulence-here-santa-ana-passes-airbus-audit-with-flying-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"No Turbulence Here: Santa Ana Passes Airbus Audit with Flying Colors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-cnvs-paragraph-callout wp-block-paragraph\">Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has completed its first audit with Airbus at the Santa Ana Lead Center, marking a significant milestone in its aerospace business development. The audit was part of Airbus\u2019s TOPSCAN assessment framework and evaluated the site\u2019s maturity across six operational domains, including scheduling, IT security, sustainability and customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The audit highlighted FST\u2019s strengths in manufacturing and inspection processes, environmental management and continuous improvement initiatives. Strategic business planning and deployment were noted as well integrated across functions, and the use of ERP systems such as SAP, Signavio and Power BI was recognized as effective in supporting business processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The audit engaged a broad cross-section of personnel, including representatives from quality assurance, human resources, product marketing and technical management. Visual management and lean performance practices were also found to be well implemented throughout the site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Airbus-Audit-Team-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22227\" style=\"width:563px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Airbus-Audit-Team-Photo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Airbus-Audit-Team-Photo-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Airbus-Audit-Team-Photo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Airbus-Audit-Team-Photo-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Airbus-Audit-Team-Photo-90x68.jpg 90w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Airbus-Audit-Team-Photo-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis audit was a critical first step in strengthening our relationship with Airbus and expanding our O-Ring business,\u201d said <strong>Eugen Amann<\/strong>, Application Center Manager. \u201cWe are encouraged by the positive feedback and are committed to addressing the opportunities identified to enhance our operational effectiveness further.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The successful completion of the audit positions FST to deepen its engagement with Airbus programs, including the A220, A320 family, A330 and A350 XWB. 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