Profile
A skilled and experienced quality engineer with expertise in competitive technical and team management. In-depth experience of regulatory compliance, quality supplier management, test and validation and strategic planning. Looking for a challenging position to utilize my strengths and abilities in the mentioned field.
Skill Summary
Solid background in quality assurance, continuous improvement and internal oversight of regulatory compliance.
Twenty-nine years experience in quality assurance testing environments.
Ability to quickly, efficiently and accurately test and identify root causes for test abnormalities.
Solid technical manager and mentor committed to uphold and ensure the highest standard of quality, safety, service, compliance and ethics.
Proven track record to meet internal and client demands, expectations and deadlines.
Professional Experience
2015 – Present / Quality Engineer / Manitowoc / Cleveland, OH.
2014 – 2015 / Quality Engineer / Flambeau Inc. / Sharon Center, OH.
Continuous Improvement.
Support quality inspectors and testers for ISO 9001 and the corporate QMS.
Supplier Relationship Management
Root cause analysis and corrective actions / 8D / APQP.
Prepare and maintain documents and procedures for the QMS.
Manage the overall activities of technicians and auditors.
Customer relations
ISO / TS 16949
2012-2013 / Quality Engineering Associate Alcoa Engineered Products and Solutions, Cleveland, OH.
Created and maintained electronic data base for Q.A. certifications
Review and approve / reject vendor material certifications
Assisted Quality Manager with daily responsibilities
Interfaced with metallurgist for quality and product release criteria
Performed special projects as requested
Continuous Improvement
Alcoa Aerospace internal auditing
2009-2012 Manager / Ballistic Performance / Protective Products
Impact Ballistic Testing, Cleveland, OH
Implemented in house ballistic capability for testing of high velocity impact of armor products which resulted in a significant R.O.I.
Provided ballistic performance test and evaluation during the phases of product development and process engineering.
Increased Industry Relations / Technical Representative / Product Development Evaluation
Business Development
Personal Protection Impact Evaluation
Quality Assurance / Contract Compliance
Continuous Improvement
Managed 5 direct report personnel / Personal Performance Management
2007-2009 Ballistics Test Engineer / Test Coordinator International Cert., Brunswick, OH
Experienced in NIJ, Stanag, EN, FBI and UL testing protocols.
Instrumental in admittance and successful accreditation to NVLAP, ISO 17025, A2LA, NIJ and NLECTC.
Managed 4 direct report personnel / Personal Performance Management
2004-2007
Independent Consultants: For small and intermediate caliber ammunition ballistics, including ballistic range set-up and design.
1986-2004
Ballistician / Ammunition Product Testing / Test Coordinator
Advanced Senior Lead Technician (2002-2004) General Dynamics, St. Marks, FL
Promoted for sound technical knowledge to manage the military test group for small and medium caliber ammunition for quality assurance purposes.
Involved with all aspects of project testing from initial design and development through production with areas of focus including engineering support, quality control, testing phase and final lot acceptance of products.
Responsible for 10 direct reports / Personal Performance Management
Testing:
Ensured conformance and compliance, supervised repairs, interfaced with engineering regarding failure analysis and conducted necessary re-inspections.
Interfaced with research and development with small and medium caliber propellant test systems.
Quality Assurance:
Maintained current, detailed and accurate documentation.
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