I (we)have to define quality in my(our) own terms first. I have to see an end result change or dissatisfaction, to justify my tag of bad quality. endlessly chasing better, without a quantifiable result is foolish. Where do you stop, how do you know you are on the right track. I could care less if the steel is not twice as good as it needs to be if there is no benefit to the use of that material. But, Im an engineer, I have to make trade offs - and there always is a trade off.
One of my favorite signs on the wall - Cost, Timely, Quality - choose 2 and pay with the other.
But, no, I dont have any specifics regarding any companies specifications they design to. Perhaps, my possesion or intent to use such would be unethical at the least.