Secondary structural components sourcing in Mexico
Secondary structural components support or attach to primary structure but are not flight-critical primes. Arzen sources them from verified shops in Querétaro and Nuevo León and manages the first order.
- Scope: secondary structural components — not flight-critical primes.
- Customers: aerospace OEM and Tier 1/2, defense programs, aviation MRO, space systems.
- Where: Querétaro and Nuevo León.
- Honest fit check: if your part needs a long certification cycle, we'll tell you on the first call.
What counts as secondary structural
For our purposes, these are structural components that are not flight-critical primes — for example brackets, supports and ground-support structures. Your engineering and quality teams decide how a given part is classified. If you are unsure, bring the drawing to the first call and we will tell you honestly whether it fits our focus.
What is outside our focus
Flight-critical prime components that require a 12–24 month certification cycle are outside what we do. Saying so early saves both sides time.
How sourcing works
- Diagnosis. A short call on your part, tolerances, certifications and volume.
- Matched shops. Pre-verified shops in Querétaro and Nuevo León that fit your spec.
- Quote and sample. A formal quote and a physical sample part before you commit to a production run.
- First order. Managed end to end so the handoff to your supply chain is clean.
Problems this solves
- Finding a shop that can hold tolerance on structural geometry without trusting a self-reported listing.
- Reducing tariff exposure and freight time compared with sourcing from Asia.
- Having one accountable point of contact through the first purchase order.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as primary structure?
No. We focus on secondary structural components. Primary and flight-critical structure typically involves certification and approvals outside what we do.
What if I'm not sure my part is secondary?
Bring the drawing to the first call. If it isn't a fit, we'll tell you and, where possible, point you somewhere better.
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Nearshoring (USMCA)
Move a part from an Asian supplier to a Mexican shop, with USMCA questions raised early.
Tell us what you're sourcing.
A short call is the fastest way to find out whether a verified shop fits your part. We reply within 1 business day.
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