Hello, Anthony!
In short, yes I feel it is the right thing for you. Now, there are many components to this machine. There is the standard, there is (most important) management and their perspective, a consultant (if you choose one; may not be a bad idea), and to an extent, the auditor(s). Saying, the pendulum could swing quite a ways on what kind of system you have.
You utilize the standard to develop a system that works for you, your application, your people, etc. Now, to your manager- It will do little good to have one perception, while the boss has another. Management is key with an effective quality system. Your manager needs to believe that the QMS will help him/her. If they are confused/ reticent, it will involve some time communicating and clarifying what those goals are. When your management has identified those goals, you develop the QMS to achieve those goals.
Hope something here helps.
In short, yes I feel it is the right thing for you. Now, there are many components to this machine. There is the standard, there is (most important) management and their perspective, a consultant (if you choose one; may not be a bad idea), and to an extent, the auditor(s). Saying, the pendulum could swing quite a ways on what kind of system you have.
You utilize the standard to develop a system that works for you, your application, your people, etc. Now, to your manager- It will do little good to have one perception, while the boss has another. Management is key with an effective quality system. Your manager needs to believe that the QMS will help him/her. If they are confused/ reticent, it will involve some time communicating and clarifying what those goals are. When your management has identified those goals, you develop the QMS to achieve those goals.
Hope something here helps.