SUMMARY:

Seeking a position to lead strategic improvements within an organization through data - driven analysis and implementations of effective and sustainable systemic solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Brighton, CO

Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and resolves systemic and isolated production challenges using a variety of Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, leverages problem-solving tools (Minitab/SixSigma/DMAIC/, FMEA and Apollo RCA) in the Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA) process.
• Manages and trains Quality Assurance Inspectors, directing focus in-line with continuous improvement targets.
• Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, and company quality records.
• Creates and maintains focused metrics (Key Performance Measurements/Indicators KPMs/KPIs ) to identify processes/functions contributing to the successes and deficiencies in specific production cycles Standardized metrics across the business for easy cross-functional comparison.
• Evaluates defects and outlines repairs/solutions, meeting visual and structural needs, based on engineering drawings
• Initiates audits to ensure process and quality compliance; identifies non-compliance and initiates resolution through effective CAPAs.
• Manages Customer Quality relations, Investigates and reviews escapes (on and off-site); Develops, implements and validates CAPA.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Created, oversaw and approved First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, identifying and demonstrating contractual and technical compliance.
• Directed and approved the development of manufacturing planning with a focus on human-factors, shared best-practices that accurately conveyed contractual and technical requirements Resulting in over 40% reduction in production defects and a yield of a 20% increase in productivity rate.
• Led supply-chain teams in the development and implementation of internal strategies, policies and procedures to demonstrate ongoing compliance to regulatory standards (i.e. AS9100, ISO9001).
• Scheduled and performed technical competency reviews administered appropriate training/certification (decertification & recertification) ensuring qualification of operators for specialized production tasks
• Served as Corrective Action Board (CAB), and Material Review Board (MRB) Lead
• Issued Corrective Action Requests (CARs) upon nonconformance discovery (with written recommendations for resolution) and validated the implementation of corrective actions for identified internal and supplier systemic/product non-compliances, driving a 65% decline in Cost of Quality(CoQ).
• Facilitated tasks among process and functional owners to accomplish project goals
• Performed various Quality Management System analysis (i.e. CoQ, delivery schedule) to determine current-state restrictions and prompt actions for improvements.
• Served as QA representative on the Configuration Change Board(CCB), reviewed/approved engineering changes (ECRs/ECOs) and managed implementation of requirements to production (and Supplier) teams, guaranteeing deliverables were revision-current.

Confidential, Elkridge, MD

Quality Assurance Inspector

Responsibilities:

• Initiated written recommendations to align work instructions with contract requirements, specifications and industry standards (ISO9001).
• Supported supplier quality systems Purchase Order (PO) review to accurately identify requirements and ensure compliance in manufacturing planning.
• Performed electrical testing on circuit boards and cable systems to identify defects and prompt appropriate rework.
• Monitored, controlled, and processed nonconforming material including rework and scrap.
• Implemented advanced inspection and measurement techniques that lead to increased organization identified defects.

Confidential, Newburgh, NY

Training and Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed project directives upon assignment, adopted alternative and compliant systems operations for systems proficiency in quality, safety, and cost/waste reduction.
• Scheduled and administered employee training, and audited for effectiveness Maintained a running status of personnel database to guarantee timely completion of all required training.
• Liaised with executives and counterparts to communicate progress and concerns Engaged in sharing of best practices.
• Managed a training and education budget ($500k$800k), recommended and approved advanced training opportunities for qualified candidates, supporting the sustenance and progress of key organizational functions.
• Performed Personnel Management functions in team assigned production activities, planning and counseling which provided a felicitous and functional work environment.

Confidential, Jacksonville, NC

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Trained and certified quality inspectors in maintenance and quality applications (precision measurement, product and quality standards, etc.) to sustain continuity in shop proficiency.
• Managed Airframes and Powerplant systems overhaul and repair in a high-tempo supply-chain environment, supporting combat operations and maintaining a 92% First Time Yield (FTY) rate.
• Supervised and streamlined work-center and flightline operations using lean six-sigma methodologies, promoting a 40% increase in productivity rate.
• Prompted and performed timely periodic component inspection in accordance with industry standards.
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) compliant to industry standards (i.e. ISO, AS, NAMP).
• Maintained quality systems database, generated metrics, analyzed negative trends to identify deficiencies, and implemented system improvements to reverse identified risks.
• Managed maintenance related programs (FOD, safety, hazardous materials, document management) to support required health and safety standards (i.e. OSHA, EPA, NAVOSH, and NAMP), effectiveness and awareness among employees.
• Facilitated continuous product, process, and tooling improvements, with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs) and lean six sigma methodologies, which drove changes to industry standards and practices. This resulted in product improvements and reduction in cost.