Quality Management Consulting
Affordable AS9100, ISO 9001, and API Q1/Q2 consulting — plus Fractional Quality Manager services that give you a seasoned QM without the full-time cost.
What We Do
We implement quality management systems that work — helping small businesses achieve certification, maintain compliance, and continuously improve.
Senior quality leadership on your terms. We manage your QMS, lead audits, mentor staff, and keep your compliance on track — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Full-service QMS implementation, documentation, training, and certification preparation to ISO 9001 standards. Consistent results, continual improvement.
Aviation, Space, and Defense QMS consulting to AS9100, AS9110 (Maintenance), and AS9120 (Distributors). Audit-ready documentation and internal audit services.
Petroleum industry quality programs for API Monogram compliance. API Q1 and API Q2 specification implementation and license support.
Rigorous internal audits to ISO 9001, AS9100, API Q1/Q2. Supplier qualification audits and gap assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
QMS training, Lean Enterprise methods, CAPA development, KPI tracking, and flexible program structures designed for small business budgets.
Our proprietary Quality Management System software — built in-house, customized to your AS9100 or ISO 9001 requirements. No subscriptions, no per-user fees.
Full ERP + QMS for aerospace & defense manufacturers. Shop floor MES, BOM/MRP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, CMMC 2.0 — from $149/month, unlimited users.
Featured Service
Your business needs quality leadership. Hiring a full-time Quality Manager costs $90K–$130K per year. Our Fractional QM service gives you that same expertise at a fraction of the cost.
Industries We Serve
We bring deep quality management expertise to manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, petroleum companies, and beyond.
How We Work
We keep it simple. From first contact to long-term support, every engagement is structured for your success.
We start by understanding your business, reviewing current documentation, and performing a gap assessment against your target standard.
We develop a tailored roadmap — documentation, training schedules, audit calendars, and milestone targets — built around your timeline and budget.
We create or update your Quality Manual, procedures, forms, and work instructions — then train your team to own and operate the system.
We conduct internal audits, address nonconformances, and prepare you for your certification audit — with ongoing support through the entire process.
Proprietary Software
We develop our own software tools so your quality system and your software work together seamlessly — configured to your company, not the other way around.
QMS Pro is a complete Quality Management System developed in-house by Key Management Consulting. It is not an off-the-shelf product — it was built from the ground up by the same consulting team that implements your AS9100 or ISO 9001 system, and it is configured to match your company's specific processes, terminology, and requirements.
Because we own the software, we can modify it to fit you — adding, removing, or reconfiguring modules based on your certification scope, industry, and operational complexity. No workarounds. No one-size-fits-all setup.
QMS Pro Modules
Available in AS9100, ISO 9001, and API Q1/Q2 variants · Customized per client
TracePoint is an all-in-one ERP and Quality Management System developed in-house by Key Management Consulting, built specifically for small aerospace and defense manufacturers. It combines shop floor production management, scheduling, job costing, BOM/MRP, and full AS9100 quality compliance in a single browser-based system.
Where QMS Pro focuses on quality management, TracePoint covers your entire manufacturing operation — from quoting and work orders through shipping and customer delivery — while keeping your AS9100 and CMMC 2.0 compliance fully integrated and audit-ready.
TracePoint ERP Modules
Contact us today for a free consultation and no-obligation quote.
Request a Free QuoteAbout Us
Small business consulting is our specialty — because small business is where we came from.
Our Story
Our background is working for small businesses under 100 employees. We understand all the daily interruptions, multiple responsibilities, and everything that goes along with running a small business. That is why we focus only on small businesses — that is where we came from.
We have experience as Quality Managers and Operations Managers, dealing with the daily requirements of those jobs. We have taken companies from start-up all the way through the certification process. That background and first-hand experience will help you achieve your goals.
Key Management Consulting is based in central Texas and performs consulting, training, and management services for all of North America as well as international locations.
Billy Matthews
Quality Management Consultant & Small Business Specialist
30+ years of experience in ISO 9001, AS9100, API Q1 & Q2 quality management for small businesses across manufacturing, aerospace, oil & gas, and more.
Our Philosophy
Our systems are simple but effective. We can increase the complexity to match whatever the requirements are, but we start basic and build from there.
We build systems that are as straightforward as possible while meeting every requirement. Because we're a small company, we respond quickly and efficiently to your needs.
We have held the positions that require daily management of small businesses — from Operations to Quality. We know what is expected of you from your customers.
Our philosophy is to set up systems that are both effective and empowering for employees, while improving bottom-line profitability. Quality should make work easier.
We integrate with your team, understand your products and processes, and provide hands-on guidance throughout your quality journey.
Why Choose Us
Contact us for a free consultation — no obligation, no sales pressure.
Get a Free QuoteConsulting Services
Expert consulting for ISO 9001, AS9100, API Q1, and API Q2 — from your first gap assessment to your final certification audit.
ISO 9001 is the world's most recognized Quality Management System standard. Our ISO 9001 consulting service takes you from where you are today to a fully implemented, audit-ready QMS — working hand-in-hand with your team to build a system that meets every requirement and that your people will actually use and maintain.
AS9100 is the QMS standard for the aviation, space, and defense industries, building on ISO 9001 with additional aerospace-specific requirements. We also support AS9110 (Aviation Maintenance) and AS9120 (Distributors). Audits are performed to AS9101.
API Q1 specifies quality program requirements for petroleum manufacturers and is required for the API Monogram program. API Q2 covers service supply organizations. We provide full-cycle consulting from gap assessment through license application assistance.
Internal audits are one of the most important — and most often neglected — requirements of any QMS. A well-run internal audit program identifies problems before your certification body does and drives continual improvement. We conduct thorough audits to ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, API Q1, and API Q2.
Quality Manuals, procedures, work instructions, flowcharts, and forms — created to your standard and your business.
Training for all staff levels — from shop floor to executive — on QMS requirements, quality principles, and their roles.
Development and tracking of meaningful quality performance indicators that drive real improvement decisions.
Corrective and Preventive Action system design, root cause analysis methods, and effectiveness verification.
Facilitation and documentation of management review meetings that satisfy standard requirements and drive action.
Help selecting the right certification body and guidance on what to expect throughout the registration process.
Waste elimination and process efficiency methods that complement your QMS and improve bottom-line profitability.
Ongoing consultation support between scheduled visits — questions answered, guidance provided when you need it.
Contact us for a free consultation and no-obligation quote on any of our consulting services.
Request a Free QuoteManagement Services
Senior quality management expertise for your small business — on a part-time, fractional basis. Get the leadership your QMS needs without the cost of a full-time Quality Manager.
What Is a Fractional Quality Manager?
A Fractional Quality Manager is an experienced quality management professional who serves your business on a part-time or contract basis — same senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost.
This model is ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that need real quality leadership: someone to own the QMS, prepare for certification audits, manage corrective actions, and keep your quality program running — but don't have the volume to justify a full-time position.
At Key Management Consulting, our Fractional QM service is built around your business. We integrate with your team, understand your products and processes, and provide consistent, hands-on quality management tailored to your standards — ISO 9001, AS9100, API Q1, or API Q2.
Engagements are flexible. We can work with you weekly, monthly, or on a project basis — scaling up during certification cycles and stepping back during steady-state operations.
Cost Comparison
The math is clear. Get the same expert-level quality leadership at significantly lower cost with no long-term commitments.
per year in salary alone — plus benefits, taxes & overhead
pay only for the hours and services you actually need
What's Included
Our Fractional Quality Manager handles everything a full-time QM would — customized to the standards your business requires.
Ongoing management of your ISO 9001, AS9100, or API Q1/Q2 Quality Management System — keeping documentation current, processes compliant, and your team informed.
Scheduled internal audits to applicable standards, nonconformance identification, CAPA management, and follow-up verification — all documented and ready for your certification body.
Lead and document management review meetings, present quality metrics and KPIs, identify systemic issues, and drive management action items to completion.
Develop, track, and report on quality performance indicators. Turn your data into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement throughout your organization.
Train your team on QMS processes, quality requirements, and continuous improvement methods. Build internal capability so your organization can sustain quality results long-term.
Create, update, and control quality documentation — Quality Manuals, SOPs, work instructions, forms, and records — ensuring everything is aligned with your standard requirements.
Own and drive your Corrective Action / Preventive Action program. Identify root causes, develop solutions, implement changes, and verify effectiveness — closing the loop every time.
Prepare your team and documentation for ISO 9001, AS9100, or API Q1/Q2 certification audits. We know exactly what auditors look for.
Develop supplier qualification criteria, conduct supplier audits, manage approved supplier lists, and ensure your supply chain meets your QMS and customer requirements.
Common Questions
Contact us today for a free consultation on the right Fractional QM program for your business.
Request a Free ConsultationConsulting Programs
Every business is different. We offer multiple program structures so you get exactly the level of help you need.
Programs by Standard
Pricing is based on company size and required support level. All programs can be customized to fit your specific situation.
Support Levels
All programs are available at three support levels. We'll help you determine which package best fits your timeline, resources, and goals.
Core implementation with essential documentation and training.
Comprehensive implementation with extensive training, internal audits, and hands-on management through certification.
Accelerated program for businesses on a tight timeline.
Consulting fees are based on company size, the specific standard, and the support level selected. We believe in transparent pricing — no surprise fees. Contact us for a no-obligation quote tailored to your specific situation.
We also offer a referral fee for consulting service agreements referred by any other party.
We'll have a straightforward conversation about your quality needs, timeline, and budget.
Get a Free QuoteGet in Touch
Request a free, no-obligation quote. We'll review your situation and provide an honest recommendation — no sales pressure, no runaround.
When you contact Key Management Consulting, you reach Billy Matthews directly — not a call center or junior associate. Billy has over 30 years of quality and operations management experience.
We respond within one business day. Your information is never shared or sold.
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Questions? Call (281) 798-6110