KEN D. WALSTON

Ontario, California *****

Email: acvxn6@r.postjobfree.com

Fone: 858-***-****

Professional Qualifications

Quality Management Consulting and Small Business Modeling Improvement Architecture Expert.

Intimate knowledge and Hands-On application with AS9100 and QMS implementation, which includes issuance, implementation and maintenance of Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions and their respective Auditing Process.

Extensive "Hands-On" knowledge and experience with Business Unit Management Leadership responsibilities in a variety of business settings. Quality Management Professional holding positions from Middle to Executive Management in Major Aerospace Corporations.

Multi-Site Management and Facilitator experience with personnel supervision and staff management of inter-functional disciplines, with as many as 54 individuals, from Quality Engineers, In-Process and Final Inspectors, Receiving Inspection, Manufacturing personnel, Statistical Analysts, Programmers, Test and Document Control and Clerical personnel.

Expert knowledge and experience in establishing, supporting and managing a Quality Assurance Department and Business Team in diverse Production Manufacturing Environments.

Hands-on and extensive experience managing and conducting Supplier Quality Supply Chain functions.

Approval authority and maintaining of the Approved Supplier List.

Hands-On experience in establishing and supporting a Software Quality Assurance Department and Business Team in a Design & Development Prototype Environment (DO-178B, CMMi Level 4).

Interface as primary liaison with government agencies (DCMA-QAR, AFPRO, FAA-DAR, DoD ACO-PCO).

Hands-on experience with FDA GMP Standards, QSR Regulation, ISO 13485, ISO 9001/AS9100

Hands on experience with FAA Regulatory protocols (CFR 14 Part 21 and 145) and aircraft manufacturing requirements

Managed and maintained Configuration Management, Configuration Control, Library Control Center, E.O./ECR Release and Status Reviews, Change Control Board, Tracking and Archiving of CM History, Software C.M. Activities (S/W Builds and Revisions).

Intimate knowledge and application experience with AS 9100 Rev C, Six Sigma, 6S LEAN, AS9102 (FAI) J-Std-001/IPC 610 (Soldering).

Extensive CAPA experience (developing and implementing a CAPA System), MRB and CAB Chairperson and Metric Reporting associated with Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and application of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).

Statistical Process Controls and Metrics Reporting, Job Performance and "Value Added" Resource Allocation, Quality Improvement Process Models.

Applied applications for Key Characteristics, Special characteristics and Critical Design Characteristics.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (UCLA) – Boeing

Six Sigma R6s Specialist Certified (twice) - Raytheon

Education

NYU Regents College - Albany, New York

(Bachelor of Science Degree)

Publications

Author of the book:

“Quality is Everything!” ©2011

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Employment History

Meggitt Sensor Systems - Irvine, Ca.

Quality Engineering Manager - May 2014 - Present

Aerospace Electronics Manufacture of Aircraft Sensor Systems and Medical Device Electronics

Quality Engineering Department Manager for the Aerospace and Test & Measurement

Quality Manager responsible for Medical Device Value Stream Product-lines

Supplier Quality / Supply Chain interfacing

Chairperson for the CAPA and MRB / Corrective and Preventative Action Plans

QMS Coordinator, responsible for managing QSR/ ISO regulations and GMP applicable standards

Customer Coordinator for RCCA

Gear Technology, Inc. – Rancho Cucamonga, Ca.

Quality Management Representative– June 2013 – June 2014

Aerospace Manufacture of Precision Gear Parts and Assemblies

Consultant and Member of Executive Management

Quality Administrator and QMR (Manage and direct the Quality Assurance functions, activities, policy and procedures for all Project and Program Activities on-Site)

Architect and redesign of the Quality Management System (QMS) and all Procedures (Level I Quality Manual, Level II Procedures and Level III Work Instructions), Quality Metrics, Training, Risk Management and Auditing.

Responsible for Supply Chain activities and interfacing of Supplier Improvement. Approval authority and maintaining of the Approved Supplier List.

Implemented: New Quality Metrics (Full Range), War Room/Customer Center, Quality Awareness Program, Quality Improvement Processes, Corrective and Preventative Improvement Processes, Quality Engineering Protocols, Site Training Programs, Leadership Mentoring.

Customer Interface with all Quality related issues and RCCA.

MRB Chairperson, CAPA Coordinator

Primary Leadership Role in Continuous Improvement Programs, Corrective/Preventative Improvement Planning and Quality Awareness Program

Administrative Lead responsible for maintaining Registrar coherence with ISO 9001:2008/AS9100 Rev C.

CDI Contracting (Quality Aerospace Contractor/Consultant) – Parker Aerospace – Irvine, Ca.

Program Quality Engineering (Contractor)– December 2012 – April 2013

Aerospace/Aircraft Pneumatics and Fluid Control Systems

Supported the Quality Engineering Function for two Programs (Bombardier and Boeing 787), Material Review Board (MRB) and Corrective Action Board.

Triumph Structures-Los Angeles – TSLA (Triumph Group Company) – (Chatsworth / Walnut / City of Industry, Ca)

Vice President of Quality – September 2010 – June 2012

Reporting to the President of TSLA (Sr. Executive Management Position)

Structural Aerospace and Commercial Aviation Manufacture

Member of Executive Sr. Management Staff.

Multi-Site Quality Management Executive and Facilitator for three (3) Sites with 54 individuals reporting within the QA Organization

Quality Management Representative (QMR) and Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)

Administrator for TSLA Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality and Document Control / Configuration Management functions.

NADCAP Special Processes (NDT, CP-Chemical Processing, CT-Coatings, HT-Heat Treating, SE-Surface Enhancement) and Auditing Support and Special Process Suppliers.

Administrative Lead responsible for maintaining Registrar coherence with ISO 9001:2000,AS9100

Process ownership of and disposition and movement of all non-conforming material. Chairperson of MRB and primary disposition signature authority.

Responsible for Supply Chain activities and interfacing of Supplier Improvement. Approval authority and maintaining of the Approved Supplier List.

Primary Leadership Role in Continuous Improvement Programs and Corrective/Preventative Improvement Planning.

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Timco Aerospace - Brice Manufacturing (Los Angeles, Ca)

Quality Assurance Director – May 2009 – September 2010

Reporting to the Corporate Vice President of Regulatory Compliance/QA (Sr. Executive Management Position)

Commercial Aviation Manufacture

Member of Executive Sr. Management Staff.

Manage and direct the Quality Assurance functions, activities, policy and procedures for all Project and Program Activities on-Site.

Manage Quality Control and Quality Engineering functions.

Function as the company liaison and interface for all Quality issues with Customers, FAA compliance and Auditors.

Non Destructive Testing and Special Processing in Welding and NADCAP Suppliers.

Administrative Lead responsible for maintaining Registrar coherence with ISO 9001:2000,AS9100

Process ownership of and disposition and movement of all non-conforming material. Chairperson of MRB and primary disposition signature authority.

Responsible for Supply Chain activities and interfacing of Supplier Improvement. Approval authority and maintaining of the Approved Supplier List.

Primary Leadership Role in Continuous Improvement Programs and Corrective/Preventative Improvement Planning.

L-3 Communications– Randtron Antenna Systems (Menlo Park, Ca)

Quality Management Consultant (Contracting Position) – June 2008 – Feb 2009)

Reporting to Site President (Sr. Management Level Position)

Defense / Commercial Contractor manufacturing Microwave Aircraft Antenna’s

Member of Executive Sr. Management Staff.

Manage and direct the Quality Assurance functions, activities, policy and procedures.

Manage Quality Control and Quality Engineering functions.

Function as the company liaison and interface for all Quality issues with Customers, Government Representatives (DCMA QAR, etc) and Auditors.

Administrative Lead responsible for maintaining Registrar coherence with ISO 9001:2000,AS9100

Process ownership of and disposition and movement of all non-conforming material. Chairperson of MRB and primary disposition signature authority.

Participates in the Leadership Management Reviews, budget and cost reviews, proposals and RFP/RFQs to contribute quality assurance requirements and considerations.

BAE Systems – Ground Systems Division (Santa Clara, Ca)

Product Assurance Manager (QA) for Future Combat Systems (FCS)- April 2006 – June 2008

Quality Assurance / Configuration Management Manager for MRAP Program – Dec 2006 – Dec 2007

Reporting to Division Program Director (Sr. Management Level Position)

Defense Contractor manufacturing Army Combat Armored Vehicle Systems and Transport Carriers (Lean Manufacture)

Part of the Sr. Program Management Leadership Team

Manage a Quality Engineering section which supports Systems Design and Development (SDD) environment with Manufacturing Prototyping with Two Program Organizational Activities and support to 11 IPT Program Functional Activities.

Cost Account Manager and department WBS Manager, responsible for QA Cost and Budget related activities commanding a $12.3M QA Budget on FCS and $25.4M on MRAP.

Administrative Lead responsible for maintaining Registrar coherence with ISO 9001:2000, AS9100, and CMMI (Level 5).

Matrix Supervision with Software Quality (SQA) activities and interfacing with S/W Design, Development and

System Test and Integration implementing CMMI (Level 5) requirements.

Chairperson of MRB and primary disposition signature authority.

Primary interface with Program Office, Customer Liaison and Subcontractor interface for all Quality

issues (Interfacing with LSI, Subcontractors QA Management regarding Quality issues and final closure of outstanding corrective actions). DCMA QA Liaison and primary interface.

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Raytheon – Integrated Defense Systems (San Diego, Ca)

Program Manager for Performance Excellence/QA- May 2003 – April 2006

Reporting to Corporate Director

Defense Contractor manufacturing Naval Warship Command Systems (Six Sigma Manufacture)

Responsible for PE/QA Administrative and Program Management Level and daily personnel activities

(including QE functional support at Naval Shipyard in Gulf Coast Region)

Cost Account Manager, responsible for PE/QA Cost and Budget related activities commanding a $5.2M QA/PE Budget.

Administrative Lead responsible for maintaining Registrar coherence with ISO 9001:2000, AS9100, and CMMI (Level 3)

Manager of the Software Quality (SQA) activities and interfacing with S/W Design, Development and System Test and Integration implementing CMMI (Level 3) requirements.

Primary interface with Program Office, Customer Liaison and Subcontractor interface for all Quality issues (Interfacing with Navy, DCMA and Subcontractors QA Management regarding Quality issues and final closure of outstanding corrective actions).

Responsible for Quality Engineering (Hardware and Software), In-Process and Final Inspection, Engineering Design Reviews, Correction Action Board activities and Interface the transition of R&D Prototypes to Manufacturing Production Cycle.

Chairperson of MRB and primary disposition signature approval.

Primary interface with Program Office, Customer Liaison and Subcontractor interface for all Quality issues (Interfacing with Subcontractors QA Management regarding Quality issues and final closure of outstanding corrective actions). DCMA QA Liaison and primary interface.

Primary notification and approval of all delegations (In-House or Off-Site)

Six Sigma R6s Specialist Certified – 2003 (Juran Institute)

Perkin Elmer - Bioscience Division (Torrance, Ca)

Quality Management Consultant (Contracting Position) – June 2002 – May 2003

Reporting to Site General Manager

Manufacture of Bioscience Medical Equipment and Devices

Member of Sr. Management Staff.

Manage and direct the Quality Assurance functions, activities, policy and procedures.

Manage Quality Control and Quality Engineering functions.

Function as the company liaison and interface for all Quality issues with Customers.

Administrative Lead responsible for coordinating activities with QSR/ISO 9001:2000, GMP Standards

Process ownership of and disposition and movement of all non-conforming material. Chairperson of MRB and primary disposition signature authority.

CAPA Chairperson, Corrective and Preventative Action Plans

Boeing - Satellite Systems Group (El Segundo, Ca)

Quality Function Manager- November 2000 – May 2002

Manager of the Power Systems Group Quality Assurance, Reporting to the Director of Q.A. Manufacturing of Satellite Systems and Sub-Systems (Six Sigma Manufacture)

Responsible for the Quality Assurance support and manpower of the Power Systems and RF Electronics Group Involved in ALL aspects of Manufacturing Assembly, Test, and Integration Processes.

Responsible for Quality Engineering (Hardware and Software), In-Process and Final Inspection, Engineering Design Reviews, Correction Action Board activities and Interface the transition of R&D Prototypes to Manufacturing Production Cycle.

Statistical Process Controls and Metrics Reporting, Time Motion Studies, Job Performance, In- Process Reject & Defect Rates, Cost of Quality.

Manage a Quality Engineering section which supports Engineering Design & Development

Designated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Liaison.

Administrative Team Leadership for ISO 9001:2000 and BQMS implementation

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - 2001 (UCLA – John E. Anderson School of Management)

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Rogerson Aircraft Corporation - Kratos Division (Pasadena, Ca – Irvine, Ca)

Vice President of Quality Assurance, June 1995 – November 2000

Administrator of the Quality Policies and Standards, Reporting to the President

Commercial Aviation Electronics Manufacturer

Facility Administrator for ISO9001 Boeing D1-9000A and AS9100 Certification.

FAA Liaison for acquiring Part Manufacture Authority (PMA) and Technical Standard Orders (TSO)

Senior Engineering Level Support for Quality/Product Assurance with emphasis on the Digital Side of the House.

Interface the transition of R&D Prototypes to Manufacturing Production Cycle.

Managed and maintained Configuration Management, Configuration Control, Library Document Control Center, E.O./ECR Release and Status Reviews, Change Control Board, Tracking and Archiving of CM History, Software C.M. Activities (S/W Builds and Revisions).

Responsible for Quality Engineering (Hardware and Software QA): Receiving Inspection, Document Control Center, In-Process and Final Inspection, Cal Lab/Metrology, Customer Facility and Source Audits.

Responsible for Supply Chain activities and interfacing of Supplier Improvement. Approval authority and maintaining of the Approved Supplier List.

Involved in ALL aspects of Manufacturing Assembly/Test/Engineering and Software Engineering Processes.

Introduced and implemented documented procedures for Software Quality Assurance, Procedures and Policies Standards for Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Process Controls, a Continuous Quality Improvement, Data Acquisition and Trend Analysis System, and Reliability Assurance Team.

Implemented and maintained a full-scale Software Quality Assurance Program. Teamed with S/W Engineering in the introduction of SEI S/W-CMM and the 5-Phase Elements of the IDEAL Model.

Point of Contact and interface for FAA Product Conformity and Certification.

EG&G Power Systems (Covina, Ca)

Quality Systems Manager- July 1990 – June 1995

Reporting to the President

Manufacturer of Power Supplies and Power Systems

Managed a Team comprising of Quality Engineers, Reliability Engineer and Data Entry personnel to support Manufacturing Operations and Assembly.

Supervised the Manufacturing Aspects of an SMT Circuit Card Assembly Area.

Developed a FRACAS and Data Acquisition System to gather and report on Reliability and SPC.

Experience with ISO-9001 / AS9100

The detail of experience with ISO-9001 has been through hands-on implementation in Eight (8) business settings.

EG&G in 1994 devising and implementing ISO:1994

Rogerson Aircraft (Kratos Division) Implement and registrar ISO9001:2000

Boeing (BSS) in El Segundo, Ca. Administrator for ISO9001:2000

Raytheon IDS (San Diego) full ISO9001:2000 and AS9100 registered, as well as CMMI (Level 4).

BAE Systems (Santa Clara) full ISO9001:2000 and CMMI (Level 5).

TIMCO Aerospace (Pacomia) Responsible Management Representative for the facility ISO/AS9100 Registrar compliance.

Triumph Structures, Management Representative for the facility ISO/AS9100 Registrar.

Gear Technology (Rancho Cucamonga,Ca.) total revamping and complete Architectural redesign of the Quality Management System (QMS).

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