Simpleque

What Simpleque does

Simpleque is a privately held, S-Corporation ISO and quality management systems (QMS) consulting firm headquartered in Tipp City, Ohio, founded in 2005 and operated by Jim Lee as President. The firm advises manufacturers and regulated-product companies on achieving and maintaining certification across ISO 9001, IATF 16949, the AS9100 series, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 13485. Its service mix spans gap analysis, internal auditing, training, document control, and ongoing certification support, with 15+ certification-body partnerships acting as referral channels into the practice. Named enterprise clients include ArgonST (a Boeing subsidiary), Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance, Gogo, Motus, Allied Motion, and Ken-tron, reflecting a roster concentrated in aerospace, automotive/mobility, and industrial electronics.

The firm's business model is project-based, quote-driven professional services with no disclosed recurring subscription or SaaS revenue. Top-of-funnel demand is generated through content marketing, free compliance tools and calculators, and premium templates, while deeper engagements are typically scoped around documentation, internal audits, and training. Simpleque holds SBA 8(a) Graduate and MBE status, maintains SAM/ORCA registration and a CAGE Code, and markets itself to U.S. federal/defense-adjacent buyers in addition to commercial manufacturers. There is no evidence of external funding, acquisitions, or meaningful headcount growth; the firm operates with a 1-10 employee band and positions itself as a founder-led boutique consultancy rather than a scaled platform.

Name

Simpleque

Legal name

SimpleQuE Inc.

Website

https://simpleque.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simpleque is a Tipp City, Ohio-based ISO and quality management systems consultancy, founded in 2005, that helps manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and regulated industries achieve and maintain ISO certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quality Management Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN), Environmental Compliance Audits & Management System Audits (EHS Audits, ISO 14001/45001 Compliance Audits) (EUAHABAF)

Keywords

• Quality management consulting
• ISO certification services
• Internal auditing services
• AS9100 aerospace consulting
• IATF 16949 automotive training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tipp City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for implementing and maintaining quality management systems including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, and other standards. Consultants provide guidance with third-party auditing and industry experience.
2. Internal Auditing Services: Outsourcing internal audits to experienced auditors, allowing clients to focus on improving their business and quality systems. Includes verification of conformity, procedure adequacy review, and evaluation of effectiveness.
3. Training Courses: Onsite customized, hands-on training for Internal Auditors, Executives, Process Owners, Problem Solvers and more. Training covers specific standards including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, and ISO 14001.
4. Premium Management System Tools: Sale of premium tools including gap assessment checklists and integrated management system manual templates for ISO standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SimpleQuE provides consulting, second-party internal auditing, and onsite customized training to help organizations implement, maintain, and improve quality management systems and achieve certification across ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100/AS9110/AS9120, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, and related standards. Engagements follow a four-step methodology — Gap Analysis, Proposal and Action Plan, Implementation, and Registration Audit Support — and are delivered by Probitas/IRCA/IATF/Exemplar Global certified auditors with prior third-party registrar experience.

Product overview

Simpleque is a Quality Management Consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of services including Internal Auditing, Consulting, and Training. The company provides consulting assistance for implementing and maintaining quality management systems across multiple standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, and others). Their services include outsourcing internal audits, gap analysis, implementation support, and registration audit assistance. They also offer training courses and free/paid resources including checklists, templates, infographics, and cost calculators. Simpleque operates a four-step approach: Gap Analysis, Proposal and Action Plan, Implementation, and Registration Audit Support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• AS9100 certification achieved one month early and 20% under budget for Gogo
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ABS-QEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body partnership providing reference to clients for third-party certification. ABS-QE is headquartered in Houston, TX and provides nationwide certifications.
• ASA/ASACBminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAviation Suppliers Association Accreditation Body for ASA-100, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, and ISO 9001 certifications. Based in Washington, DC.
• ANABminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerANSI National Accreditation Board providing accreditation for ISO 17025, ISO 17021, and DoD ELAP.
• Bureau Veritas North AmericaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and more. Serves US and Canada.
• BSIminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for IATF 16949, AS9003, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and other standards. Based in Chicago, IL with nationwide certifications.
• DEKRA CertificationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and other standards. Based in Hingham, MA with nationwide coverage.
• DQS Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManagement systems certification body for IATF 16949, AS9100 series, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and other standards. Provides nationwide certifications.
• EAGLE CertificationsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for IATF 16949, AS9100, AS9120, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and other standards. Based in Dayton, OH.
• IntertekminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120 and others. Nationwide certifications.
• NQAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for IATF 16949, AS9003, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and other standards. Nationwide coverage.
• NSF InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for IATF 16949, AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and other standards. Based in Ann Arbor, MI.
• PRI RegistrarminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Based in Warrendale, PA.
• SGS North AmericaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 45001, and more. Based in Deer Park, TX.
• Smithers Quality AssessmentsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for IATF 16949, AS9100, AS9120, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001. Based in Akron, OH.
• TÜV RheinlandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccredited certification body for AS9100, AS9120, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 50001 and IATF 16949.
• TÜV SÜD America Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification services for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, and more.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smithers Quality Assessments: Akron, Ohio-based certification body offering AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 audits plus advisory services. Geographically adjacent (a few hours from SimpleQuE's Tipp City HQ) and covering the same aerospace/automotive certification niche, making it the closest US-based direct peer.
• DEKRA Certification: Global certification body with US operations in Hingham, MA, providing IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 audits alongside pre-certification consulting. Directly comparable to SimpleQuE across the automotive and aerospace audit/preparation stack.
• DQS Inc. US arm of the DQS Group, providing IATF 16949, AS9100 series, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 management systems certification with adjacent consulting. Overlaps SimpleQuE's auto/aerospace quality certification footprint and competes for the same supplier base.
• LRQA: Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, a global certification and advisory firm offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/13485, IATF 16949, and AS9100 audits plus supply chain advisory. Comparable in service breadth and target buyer (aerospace, auto, manufacturing suppliers) to SimpleQuE.

Broad incumbents

• BSI: British Standards Institution - the originator of ISO 9001 - operating a Chicago-based US practice that issues certifications across IATF, AS, and ISO standards while offering standards-based training and consulting. Overlaps SimpleQuE's full standards portfolio as a much larger incumbent, including as a named partner.
• TÜV SÜD America: Global Testing, Inspection, Certification (TIC) firm with US presence delivering AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001/14001/45001/13485, and ISO/IEC 27001 audits and advisory. A named SimpleQuE partner and a broad incumbent whose consulting arms compete for the same QMS engagements.
• Intertek: Global TIC company providing ISO 9001/14001/13485/27001/45001, IATF 16949, AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 audits with management systems consulting. A SimpleQuE partner-certification body with overlapping aerospace, auto, and medical device QMS coverage.
• NSF International: Ann Arbor, MI-based global certification body offering IATF 16949, AS9100/9110/9120, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 audits with related advisory. Geographic and portfolio overlap with SimpleQuE and a listed partner-certification body.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC giant serving the US and Canada with IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications alongside consulting. A named SimpleQuE partner and the largest broad incumbent with comparable aerospace/automotive breadth.
• SGS: Global TIC leader with US operations delivering IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 audits and related management systems advisory. A named SimpleQuE partner and a broad incumbent spanning the same standards stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simpleque

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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