Electrical Quality Assurance

Jeffrey Kelley

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Altoona, PA *****

Cellular 814-***-****, abmsnb@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Quality Engineering Manager/Test Engineer/Supervisor with 19 years

experience providing QA and technical support for manufacturing environment

with emphasis on electrical/mechanical applications. Recognized for

attention to detail, adherence to standards, and expert technical

background. Proven history of successful management and production quality

control. Expert at streamlining operations, increasing efficiency, and

improving overall product quality.

INDUSTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE

Quality Manager 6/2008 - Present

Argon ST Smithfield, PA

Reports to the Director of Quality and assures that activities are in

compliance with Quality Management System requirements, ISO 9001:2008 and

AS9100 and other quality requirements as specified by contract, and direct

QA scope for major contracts, serves as client interface, and integrates

Argon ST plans and procedures with client requirements.

Collaborate with operations to ensure quality assurance and engineering

methods drive the highest quality products and processes from development

through manufacturing in accordance with applicable requirements, conduct

appropriate quality trending analyses and report to management as required,

streamline processes to improve productivity and client satisfaction,

communicate changes in QA policies and systems and develop and conduct

education and training programs, and implement quality system improvements

to ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements.

Conducts complaint investigations and provide corrective actions based on

sound engineering analysis and review, provide effective solutions that

will drive continuous and measurable improvements, manage and conduct

returned product analysis and failure investigation activities for

manufactured products, train and monitor the use of process control

methods, and responsible for performing the quality evaluation of material

or parts requiring MRB action and disposition of nonconforming material.

Perform 1st article inspections as well as provide back-up for receiving,

in-process and final inspection as needed, conduct validations of

engineering bench testing, inspection processes as required, conduct audits

of critical component and service providers, and assist and coordinate

conduct of internal quality systems audits.

Have strong oral and written communication skills, Supplier Quality

experience, working knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100, general

knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and

excellent organizational skills with focus on detail. Experience working

with small projects, and experience with risk management activities.

ISO9001.2008 and AS9100 compliant

Posses DOD security clearance

J-STD-0001D Certification

Member of ESD Association

DCMA Liaison

ESD Instructor and POC

FOD instructor and POC

Test Department Supervisor 6/2005 - 6/2008

CCA Manufacturing Supervisor 1/2007 - 6/2008

Fiber Optics Assembly Supervisor 3/2008 - 6/2008

ArgonST Smithfield, PA

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in test/CCA/Fiber Optic

department: Interviews job applicants and evaluates worker performance to

recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer

or dismissal of workers. Assigns duties to workers and schedules break

periods, work hours, and vacations. Resolves problems, prepares schedules,

and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work. Coordinates

activities of department with related activities of other departments to

ensure efficiency Trains workers on company policies, department

procedures, and job duties. Order supplies and test equipment. Evaluates

current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to

develop and implement improved procedures and practices. Prepare test

plans, test procedures, conduct tests, evaluate results and prepare

technical reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance

specifications. Confer with engineering personnel and prepare design

modifications as required. Recommend and implement changes in electrical or

mechanical drawings to simplify assembly and maintenance. Check electrical

and mechanical drawings for accuracy and completeness.

RF Integration Technician 10/2003 - 6/2005

ArgonST Smithfield, PA

Integration, Troubleshooting, Vibration and Thermal (MILSTD810) testing of

US NAVY defense programs; LAMPS RF Data Link (AN/SRQ4), Transmitter console

(AN/SLQ-25A), Acoustic towed body projector (TB14A) and Delay Element

(MK21).

Maintain automated and manual test fixtures in support of the SRQ4/25A/MK21

production test environment.

Vibration testing with multi axis vibration systems.

Product Reliability Acceptance Testing (PRAT), Quality Control Testing,

Temp Cycle Testing.

Other areas of test: Radar Scan Conversion, Power amps,

receivers/transmitters, waveguides and antenna VSWR test.

Required to maintain Vibe Table, Temp Chambers and test environment

equipment.

Quality Assurance for production area. Cable harness build up

Elec/Mech Installation Coordinator 1/2002 - 5/2003

Thomson Multimedia Inc, Mexicali, MX

Performed work in designing, planning, construction, installation,

operation and maintenance of electrical components and machinery used in

the automation process of CRT production. Support on projects for field

installation of electrical applications for production facility. Updated

documentation of specialized CRT equipment (pre-project) Supervised various

electrical installations, then debugged and assisted with start up of

specialized CRT equipment.

Checked out, and then supervised the electrical installation of conveyor

systems.

Started up and modified conveyor pack out system.

Designed a troubleshooting manual for high voltage testers and provided

maintenance training for technicians. Programming, installation and

repairing wiring of equipment, fixtures and additional electrical devices

for production.

Teamed with engineering to solve issues relating to maintenance and the

operation of equipment.

Acquired knowledge of equipment manufacturer's specifications for training

and troubleshooting procedures.

Maintain operating conditions, upgrades and repairs of computers.

Equipment Development Technician 10/2000 - 1/2002

Thomson Multimedia Inc, Lancaster, PA

Responsible for all aspects of a specialized CRT alignment carousel.

Responsibilities as follows:

Electrical: Design, build and installation of custom cables for CRT

production facility. Installation of PLC modules and controller links.

Setup of specialized camera and camera interface units for CRT visual

inspection. Assemble industrial rack components and coordinating racks.

Design layout and assembly of specialized industrial computers for CRT

environment. Troubleshoot pc boards to board level for onsite repair.

Perform electrical tests and documentation for engineering development

projects.

Mechanical:

Assembly of electrical distribution panels (elec/mech) Assembly of PLC

panels and internal wiring. Assist in mechanical design of mounting

structures (various assemblies) Mechanical assembly and disassembly of

engineering projects (mezzanines, conveyer systems, CRT carousel assembly,

RF field coils, etc.) Purchase and track equipment for various projects.

Responsible for shipping of products to foreign countries.

Engineering Lab Tech 4/2000 - 10/2000

Sony Technology Center CRT division, Pittsburgh, PA

Maintain and repair test equipment. Implement new design ideas for

automated test stations. Mechanical assembly of automated test fixtures.

Assemble Engineering black box projects. Assist Eng. in R&D for automated

test stations and test equipment. Written analysis of lab results for R&D

projects. Cost and purchase test equipment, components and needed supplies.

Inventory and maintain overall CRT lab.

Advanced Test Technician 6/1991 - 1/2000

C-COR.net, Tipton, PA

To train and oversee the training of new employee's for various

departments. Evaluate the daily performance of fellow employee's.

Responsible for all non conforming material and the daily assessment of

failure reasons. Alignment of various Cable Line extenders, from 550MHZ to

986MHZ. Maintain test equipment and onsite repair of test stations.

Effectively work with engineering to implement new designs and provide

direct feedback. Test and troubleshoot crystal oscillators.

EDUCATION

Technical Certificate in Electro-Mechanical Technology 1991

Six Sigma Lean Certificate

A.A. Electrical Engineering 1995

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate

A.A. Mechanical Engineering 1999

Villanova University

Penn State University

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