large-scale complex programs with velocity & rigorous quality

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The Talent, Capabilities and Expertise to Manage any Assembly Requirement

Detroit Manufacturing Systems is built for quality with the highest possible standards. Our clients entrust us in some of the most demanding manufacturing industries to deliver complex systems with consistency and velocity. We have created a culture of empowerment that allows our team and communities to rise to meet this challenge every day.

The Talent, Capabilities and Expertise to Manage any Assembly Requirement

Detroit Manufacturing Systems is has been built for quality at the highest possible standards. Our clients entrust us in some of the most demanding manufacturing industries to deliver complex systems with consistency and velocity. We have created a culture of empowerment that allows our team and communities to rise to meet this challenge every day.

Large Scale, Value-Add Contract Manufacturing

  • Build to Print
  • Full module assembly
  • Sub-assembly of components (Robotic and Mechanical)
  • Traceability
  • Manufacturing system flexibility from batch build to “In-Line” custom sequencing to rigorous “Just-In-Time” delivery
  • Create full assembly lines, sub-assembly stations, independent work cells
  • Error proofing
  • Launch, prototype, and pre-production parts

Manufacturing Systems

  • Design and development of assembly and subassembly work cells
    • Manual, semiautomated and fully automated solutions
  • Injection molding
    • 34 presses
    • 180T – 2,500T
    • Tool design and outsourcing
  • Welding (ultrasonic, vibration, hot plate)
  • Program and launch management
  • Engineering: design for manufacturing (DFM), ECR support, continuous improvement

Supply Chain & Logistics

  • High-velocity supply chain (inventory turns 24x+/yr)
  • Global sourcing and supply chain
  • Over 150+ active vendors
  • Kitting, Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI), Kanban
  • Deliver to multiple customer locations

Inventory & Warehousing

  • Over 450K sq. ft. of warehouse space
  • IT and EDI integration
  • Digital warehouse management (fall 2021)
  • Multiple product variations seamlessly aligned to meet customer demand
  • Thousands of part numbers across multiple product lines

Rigorous Quality

  • IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 Certified
  • PFEMAs
  • Extensive error proofing / poka-yoke
  • Full traceability, component serialization, and database
  • In-process and end-of-line testing (includes e-test)
  • In-process inspection and product release

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Quality Policy

Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) is a customer-focused automotive manufacturing, assembly and sequencing company that is committed to and is constantly striving for manufacturing excellence and perfect quality through meticulous mistake proofing and a culture of continuous improvement.

We continuously challenge ourselves to measure and improve our quality objectives.
We apply the DMS GIFTED and RICH fundamental beliefs, management principles and core values to guide us in proactively and transparently engaging with our customers and suppliers.
We are committed to and manage by fact with impeccable ethics, honesty and integrity.  Our people are our foundation and drive our business through innovation, excellence and humility.
We meet and exceed all stakeholder expectations through the continuous development of both our people and our systems.

Our guarantee:  We will make it right... or we will make it right.

Environmental Policy

Detroit Manufacturing Systems is committed to protecting the local and global environment and minimizing the   environmental impacts concerning our activities, products and services, we shall:

  • Comply with applicable legal requirements to which the Company subscribes which is related to its environmental aspects.
  • To consider environmental issues in all business strategies and initiatives.
  • Detroit Manufacturing Systems Senior Management are committed to ensure that protection of the environment is firmly embedded in both the Company’s and all employees culture and will endeavor to influence its suppliers and customers in a similar strategic environmental manner.
  • Prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimize resource consumption.
  • Consider the wider global impact of all our activities including those of our suppliers, customers and stakeholders.
  • Educate, train and motivate employees to become environmentally responsible and ensure continuous development strategies key to our business goals.
  • Encourage environmental protection from our suppliers and contractors.
  • Give consideration to life cycle impacts to our suppliers, customers and third parties based on their aspects and activities.

Detroit Manufacturing Systems is committed to the continual improvement of its environmental performance. This policy will be communicated to employees, contractors and suppliers.

This policy will also be available to the public by request through selected media.