Quality Management
Resume:
BRADLEY GIVENS
Puyallup, WA 98374
*********@*******.***
Objective: A challenging executive opportunity in Quality Engineering for a
reputable and growing company.
Summary of Qualifications:
. Energetic and highly degreed senior executive with more than 20 years
experience and expertise in implementing Quality Management Systems.
. Expertise in Product Engineering, Reliability, Assembly, Failure
Analysis, Document Control and Supplier Management.
. Demonstrated success in, product qualification, auditing, defect
analysis, international business expansion and customer relations.
. Proven ability in achieving and maintaining ISO-9001 and AS9100
certifications.
. Recognized for managing multiple functions cost effectively,
identifying critical issues, and implementing effective solutions.
. Goal-oriented professional with a proven track record of building
continual improvement programs.
. Managed departmental budgets and supervised up to 15 professionals
. Noted for successful project turnaround and startup situations.
. Extensive foreign and domestic travel.
Employment History:
OWNER and PRESIDENT
Gold Eagle Properties, Puyallup, WA
2005 - Present
DIRECTOR of QUALITY & RELIABILITY ENGINEERING
Peregrine Semiconductor, San Diego, CA (RFIC) 2001
- 2005
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) CONSULTANT
Alien Technology, Morgan Hill, CA (RFID) 2002 -
2003
QUALITY ASSURANCE & PRODUCT ENGINEERING MANAGER
Astec Power (Semiconductor Division), Milpitas, CA (Fabless)
1997 - 2001
PRODUCT ENGINEERING MANAGER
Supertex, Sunnyvale, CA 1989 - 1997
PRODUCT ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
Siliconix, Santa Clara, CA 1986 - 1989
TEST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Intel, Santa Clara, CA 1983 - 1986
Education:
MBA, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA - 1991
B.S, in Electronics Engineering Technology, Cogswell College, San
Francisco, CA - 1986
A.S, in Electronics Technology, Cogswell College, San Francisco, CA - 1984
A.S., in Digital Electronics, Foothill College, Los Altos, CA - 1983
RAB Certified Auditor
See Addendum for Additional Training, Awards and Affiliations
ADDENDUM
Career Achievements:
Spearheaded campaign to merge multinational Quality Management Systems.
Convinced senior management to fund and support; wrote corporate level
business system policies and procedures; directed international team to
drive multi-site project implementation. Results: Achieved a unified
quality system and aerospace AS9100 registration in <1 year.
Transformed manual visual to 100% automated inspection. Evaluated and
implemented conversion of manual die visual to automated inspection
systems; examined die visual screening results and assisted with
programming upgrades; expedited qualification of inspection equipment.
Results: Gained 2 large customer contracts (worth >$25M).
Launched a green package initiative. Researched environmentally friendly
mold compounds and lead-free plating techniques to meet 2006 Reduction of
Hazardous Materials Directive of European Union; implemented qualification
plans; performed environmental stress testing and analyzed data within
budget. Results: Qualified environmentally friendly products that meet or
exceed customer requirements.
Established Quality Management System for a start-up company. Consulted and
trained senior management and departmental heads; reviewed and recommended
business process improvements; assisted in development of critical quality
programs. Results: Achieved ISO-9001 certification on schedule (<1 year)
improving the company's value to customers.
Restored business with Japanese end customer. Conducted failure analysis on
product defects; convinced management to support; coordinated an on-site
visit and examined customer's assembly; identified the cause and solved the
problem. Results: Retained major product revenue indirectly through end-
customer.
Created a supplier management program. Performed quality system audits at
back-up and existing suppliers; established a supplier scorecard program;
collected data and reported supplier performance. Results: Increased
consistency of product supply and quality at a reduced cost.
Pioneered a quality customer relations program. Initiated on-site visits to
customer representatives; delivered quality presentations; communicated
customer feedback to management and initiated corrective actions. Results:
Resolved quality concerns leading to improved customer-supplier relations
and satisfaction.
Revitalized the Continual Improvement program. Calculated and monitored
internal and customer failure rates, conducted failure analysis on
reliability defects and customer returns; identified the root cause and
initiated corrective actions. Results: Reduced parts per million defect
rates from >1K to < 10ppm.
Additional Training:
Supplier Management
QC Inspection / Product Testing
Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Publisher, Power Point, etc
Semiconductor Wafer Fab Process
Manufacturing / Assembly
Lead/Internal Auditor
Electrostatic Discharge Prevention (ESD)
Personnel Training
ISO 9001 Quality Management System
AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Failure Analysis and Reliability
Project/Program Management
Leadership / Customer Relations
Awards:
2004 Peregrine Quality Excellence Award (AS9100B)
2003 Alien Technology Quality Excellence Award
2002 Peregrine Quality Excellence Award (ISO-9001:2000)
2001 Peregrine Quality Excellence Award (ISO-9001:1994)
1999 Astec Total Quality Award
1995 Supertex Total Quality Commitment Award
1994 Supertex Appreciation Award
*Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
Professional Affiliations:
AMA (American Management Association)
ASQ (American Society of Quality)
ESDA (Electrostatic Discharge) Association
EDFAS (Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society)
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Professional references provided upon establishment of mutual interest.
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