Quality Management at Vector
Excellence is not a promise – it's our standard. We implement your requirements with precision, continuously improve our products, and deliver projects on time and on budget. To support that, we offer qualified training and strong product support.
The Vector Process Management System (VPMS) is our global foundation for this. The same processes apply at every location worldwide – accessible from any workstation. That's how we develop globally: with clear interfaces and zero friction.
Our Certifications
External organizations audit and confirm our quality – regularly and independently.
Since 2017, Vector has held recognition as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) by the German customs authorities. This demonstrates full compliance with the standards of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and EU Regulation (EC) 648/2005. Our international customers benefit directly: fast, reliable deliveries – enabled by streamlined, trust-based customs procedures.
For the development of the AUTOSAR basic software, Vector addresses diverse customer requirements while maximizing the reuse of software components. The product line approach simultaneously incorporates requirements from all customers, with a clear focus on functionality and quality. This process is constantly being developed and improved systematically.
Specific strengths of the development process are:
- High degree of standardization and automation by optimized tool support
- Universal tool support in engineering processes (ENG)
- Clearly defined responsibilities and agile process elements which enable quick reactions to changes in requirements
- Clear assignment of responsibilities to defined roles
- Continuous improvement of processes and related tool support
The processes applied in the development of AUTOSAR basic software are aligned with Automotive SPICE® (ASPICE) and are subject to Assessments on a regular basis.
The result of these assessments verifies the high process quality which is also reflected in the results of ISO 26262 safety assessments.
Vector has established a certified Cybersecurity Management System (following ISO/PAS 5112). Moreover, ISO/SAE 21434 certification has officially been granted to the embedded software products MICROSAR HSM and MICROSAR Classic. This certification demonstrates Vector's commitment to providing cybersecurity solutions that meet the highest international standards.
ISO 26262 is the international standard automotive manufacturers require for the development of safety-related electrical and electronic systems in vehicles. The standard defines a structured process model covering activities, work products, and applicable methods.
MICROSAR Safe – Vector's safety-relevant AUTOSAR basic software – is developed in full compliance with ISO 26262, qualified for use up to ASIL D. This has been confirmed by independent institutes. IPREEvision – Vector's tool for model-based E/E development – enables the design of safety-relevant architectures fully aligned with ISO 26262.
More information about the Vector Solution for Functional Safety / ISO 26262
On behalf of the VDA, the ENX Association promotes the mutual recognition of information security assessments in the automotive industry through TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange). TISAX assessments are conducted by qualified auditors. TISAX and TISAX results are not intended for the general public.
At Vector Informatik GmbH, the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information are core priorities. We have implemented comprehensive measures to protect confidential information. Accordingly, we comply with the information security requirements of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA ISA 5.1), which is based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series.
The Assessment was performed by the approved TISAX testing service provider DEKRA at the Stuttgart, Regensburg, Karlsruhe and Munich locations. We will be pleased to make the positive result of Assessment Level 3 available to you on request via the ENX portal if you can demonstrate a legitimate interest. Please contact us: vgciso(at)vector.com
The basic information about our Assessment is as follows:
- Scope-ID: S4RXT9
- Participation-ID: P96MWR
- Assessment-ID: AC5LWK-1
- Objectives: Information with Very High Protection Needs, Very High Availability
Vector has held ISO 9001 certification since 1998 – and has since passed every annual ISO audit across all locations with zero non-conformances. Furthermore, we have been developing embedded software using maturity models required by the automotive industry for a long time.
Since 2013, Vector Informatik GmbH has held official approval as a known consignor, granted by the Federal Office of Aviation. Vector complies with the requirements of EU Regulation (EC) 300/2008.
With this approval, Vector is recognized as a known consignor and is listed in the EG database of the regulated representatives and known consignors under the approval number DE/KC/01589-01.
Vector does not import, produce or process any chemical substances or preparations.
The company markets products for which there is no intentional release of the materials they contain in normal and foreseeable use. Therefore, Vector is not required to issue any safety data sheets per 91/155/EEC or 67/548/EEC.
Vector sources printed circuit boards and electronic devices exclusively from qualified, trusted suppliers. In close collaboration with its suppliers and through regular audits, Vector ensures full compliance with the REACH Regulation – and verifies REACH conformity throughout the entire supply chain where required.
We maintain close contacts with our suppliers and monitor, within the framework of supplier audits, whether they observe the REACH-Directive and we also can verify the REACH-conformity of our sub suppliers.