James D. Sparks Home:

661-***-****

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abtlw3@r.postjobfree.com

Tempe, AZ 85282

Summary of Qualifications

Extensive hands on experience, sound judgment and diversified experience in

all aspects of Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Management and

Operations.

Extremely proficient at interpreting and applying engineering blueprints,

quality standard, specifications, flight directives, IPC 610/NHB 5300

Standards and MIL- SPEC/STDS.

Extensive experience with Qualification, Maintenance and Implementation of

ISO9001:2008, AS 9100 Rev C, ISO13485 (Medical), ISO14001 (Environmental)

and FAR 145 Procedures and Standards and ITAR Compliance Requirements.

Trained in the methods of Six Sigma (not certified). ASQC certified

CQE/CQM.

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering,

Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. 1996

Associates of Applied Science, Electronics Technology.

Community College of the Air Force. 1984

Military Experience:

US Air Force

F-16 Crew Chief

Honorable discharge, 1984

Experience:

Quality Engineering Manager, Benchmark Electronics

Tempe, AZ (Current)

Benchmark Electronics is a cutting edge contract manufacturer. My

responsibilities include the start-up of a mirror division on the island of

Penang Malaysia and Guaymas Mexico to support our Medical Manufacturing

Contracts as well as prototype machining of plastic, metals, and complete

assemblies for the Semiconductor Industry. Involved in all aspects of New

Prototype Introduction from design to delivery, this includes Rapid

Prototype Machine Center. Responsible SQE for 17 Class "A" Suppliers

requiring extensive on-site audits.

Quality Assurance Manager, Applied Companies.

28020 Ave Stanford

Valencia, CA 91355 (5/08 to 3/11)

Applied Companies manufactures ECU's, Chillers and Generators for the use

in military defense systems. Current programs include JLENS, THAAD, L3

Phoenix and HELDT among others. Responsibilities include direct interface

with our prime contractors and Direct Government employees. Responsible

for training Prime Contractors as well as military personnel the operation

and maintenance of high technology equipment

Required to create, verify and implement required quality system documents

as well as technical and training manuals for Customers and the Government.

Created an internal audits system in accordance with ISO / AS Standards and

trained four internal auditors. Report on all Quality Issues and Trends.

Perform all root cause analysis both internal and external. Implement and

maintain an accurate Supplier Database.

Quality Assurance Manager, Da-Pro Rubber/Plastics, Inc.

28635 N. Braxton Ave.

Valencia, CA, 3/02 to 5/08 (Company relocated)

Manage all aspects of the quality system for a High Quality Rubber/Plastic

Part Manufacturing facility. Responsible for GMP, UL, FDA, ITAR compliance

and ISO 9001:2000 and ISO13485 qualification and certifications. Completed

initial ISO Compliance audit for Da-Pro with zero findings. Promptly handle

all customer issues and complaints. Implement zero defect plans and quality

improvement plans. Established and maintain internal and external audit

system. Manage all training requirements. Managed 35 employees including

two engineers and a full management support for a Plastics injection

facility in Newburyport, MA.

Director of Quality, Triumph Components Group

Phoenix, AZ. 7/96 to 3/02 (Division closed Phoenix operations)

FAA Repair Station # -S7FR500J, JAA Q02R116L,

Responsible for all aspects of the quality system including engineering,

P.O. Review, Internal audits, MRB teams, Supplier Surveillance and multiple

system improvements.

Team leader for the Implementation of ISO procedures and audits.

Supervise 4 Quality Managers, twelve Dimensional Inspectors, and two NDT

Inspectors.

Responsible for the divisions of heat treat, metal spray, machine shop,

hydorform and FAA repair station for Rolls Royce, Pratt-Whitney, Bell

Helicopters.

Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all NADCAP

certifications.

Initiator and team member on a multitude process improvement plans in

effect.

Maintain the ISO 9002, AS9000 and D1-9000 Quality Ratings.

Senior Quality Engineer, Honeywell Space Station Systems Division,

(Contractor)

Glendale, AZ. 2/94 to 7/96

Perform detail audits of plans and procedures to assure compliance of

customer and divisional requirements. Team member responsible for

qualifying Honeywell for McDonald Douglas Green Audit. Perform detail

level inspections of Printed Wire Boards and Circuit Card Assemblies, as

well as incoming and receiving inspections. Responsible for compliance with

all ESD requirements. Certified to NHB 5300. Member of Material Review

Board.

Quality Assurance, Lead Inspector, Northrop Grumman B-2 Division

Palmdale, CA. 1990 to 1994

Conducted and documented dimensional, Pre/Post flight, visual and corrosion

inspections as well as functional and operational to support final assembly

and flightline checkout of the B-2 Bomber. Ensure strict compliance with

specifications, quality standards and manufacturing plans. Member of

Material Review Board for disposition and repair of non-conforming

articles. Performed installation and testing of all flight controls, fuel

systems, egress and powerplants.

Heavy Structure Mechanic, Northrop Advanced Systems Division

Pico Rivera, CA. 1987 to 1990

Responsible for Research and Development on all structures and systems

relating to the forward center section on the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Certified

in structure, pnuedraulic and electrical systems. Proficient in the

manufacturing and assembly of composite flight controls.

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