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A page for the client to book an introductory appointment with The QMS Collective, LLC

If your shop needs AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification but you are worried about drowning in paperwork, disrupting production, or building a system your team resents—you are in the right place.

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I am Clayton Kuehl, and I have spent nearly 30 years helping small aerospace organizations build quality systems that actually work on the shop floor. I combine that hands-on experience with intelligent automation tools that speed up the tedious parts—so your QMS gets built faster, with less disruption, and your team understands it from day one.

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Whether you want traditional consulting, AI-enhanced development, or access to tools that automate pain-point processes like root cause analysis, audit planning, or order review—we start with a conversation about what you actually need.

The QMS Collective, LLC / Aerospace QMS Consulting • Enhanced by Intelligent Automation / Clayton M. Kuehl • (406) 677-1036 

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"What Makes This Different"

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Most QMS consultants hand you a binder and wish you luck. I work differently:

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Pragmatic systems, not paper empires. Every procedure and form exists because it adds value—not because a template said so.

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Intelligent automation where it counts. I have built tools that handle specific QMS pain points—tasks that eat up your team’s time. Not replacing people, just removing the friction.

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Minimal disruption to your operations. I work around your production schedule, not the other way around. Virtual-first, on-site when needed.

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A relationship, not a project. I build systems designed to grow with you—and I stick around to help maintain them.

The QMS Collective, LLC / Aerospace QMS Consulting • Enhanced by Intelligent Automation / Clayton M. Kuehl • (406) 677-1036 

Our Services
Value-Added Quality Management Systems (AI-QMS) Consulting
(Quick Turn Systems Using Artificial Intelligence)

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QMS Development

Need AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification? I build complete quality management systems for small aerospace organizations—typically in 4 to 6 weeks. Every system is built around your actual operations, not a generic template. I use intelligent automation to accelerate development without cutting corners on compliance.

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Let’s talk about where you are and what you need. [Schedule a Call]

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Gap Analysis and Compliance Report

Already have a system but not sure it will hold up to audit? I conduct thorough gap analyses against AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements and deliver a clear, prioritized action plan—not a 50-page report that sits on a shelf.

 

Find out where you stand. [Schedule a Call]

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Internal Audits and Training

I serve as your internal auditor, train your team to audit effectively, or build you a complete audit program with checklists, procedures, and reporting tools. I also develop targeted training—including customized materials specific to your processes, not generic courses everyone forgets by Friday.

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Tell me what your team needs. [Schedule a Call]

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Gap Analysis and Compliance Report

Certification is the beginning, not the end. I offer subscription-based QMS maintenance so your system stays current, your audits stay on schedule, and issues get resolved before they become findings. This includes access to intelligent automation tools designed for specific QMS pain points—the kind of capability that typically requires a dedicated quality department.

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Ask me what ongoing support looks like for a shop your size. [Schedule a Call]

The QMS Collective, LLC / Aerospace QMS Consulting • Enhanced by Intelligent Automation / Clayton M. Kuehl • (406) 677-1036 

Let's Start with a Conversation

This is a free, 30-minute virtual conversation—not a sales pitch.

You will talk directly with me, Clayton Kuehl. I will ask about your organization, your goals, and the challenges you are facing with your quality system. You will walk away with a clear sense of what your next steps should be—whether we work together or not.

Pick a time that works for you:

Prefer email? Reach me at clayton.kuehl@theqmscollective.com

The QMS Collective, LLC / Aerospace QMS Consulting • Enhanced by Intelligent Automation / Clayton M. Kuehl • (406) 677-1036 

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