RESUME
ERNEST PRYOR
Orange, OH 44022
(H) 216-***-****
(C) 440-***-****
SUMMARY:
Vice President, Manufacturing & Quality Systems
I produce work product that is accurate and
reliable while supporting the president on
executive and operational decisions that are critical to the
growth of the company. I supervise the Director of
Quality in order to provide leadership
over the Lockheed Martin Space contract. My work is
thorough in order to prepare and maintain manufacturing facilities and
machining capacities. Results are
consistent within the acceptable quality
standards relevant to our customer's requirements.
Obtained 20+ years of experience in positions with increased
responsibility primarily related to Quality Control and
Manufacturing in a military contract environment. Capable of
using technical knowledge and management experience to
effectively lead businesses into increased profitability.
Formerly held Secret Clearances for DOD and DOE: L.
Accomplishments - Technical highlights:
Member of Technical Advisory Board (East Technical High School)
- Cleveland, Ohio
Worked as Team Leader on TQM problem solving committees
TRW Nuclear Division - Euclid, Ohio
Experience with Naval Nuclear Programs and Aero Space components
(Pumps, Brakes and Hydraulic Systems) manufacturing and Source
Surveillance activities -
Demonstrated expertise in test witnessing, hardware final
acceptance
customer/vendors contact and internal and external Surveillance
auditing - (ISO 9001;2000)
Demonstrated knowledge and/or use of the following:
Sophisticated Gaging Rockwell & Brinell
Micrometers Hardness Testing
Magnaflux Testing Indicators
Sine Bar Optical Comparator
Lay-Out Plate Complex Drawing/Specifications
Journeyman Machinist
MANAGEMENT:
Trained and supervised 25 technicians and Quality Control
Specialists. Responsible for assignments, training and quality
of work for inspection personnel. Interface with top
management of suppliers and vendors to insure that a commitment
to quality is maintained.
Demonstrated economic/productivity orientation by implementing
the
Statistical Process Control Systems, which resulted in major
reductions in
reworks and rejections. Coordinated and conducted training and
workload activities for Quality Controls Inspectors.
Developed Quality Control manuals that required thorough
knowledge of
MIL-Q-9858, MIL-I-45208A and MIL-C-4666 with geometric
dimension and tolerance in compliance with ansi Y.14.5.
Developed procedures and work instructions for ISO 9000
certification manual.
WORK HISTORY:
Infinity Technology, Inc - Huntsville, Al
Manufacturing subcontractor, December 1997 - 2004
Vice President Manufacturing and Quality Systems
-2004 - 2010
Nav-Tech Industries, Inc., - Macedonia, Ohio
President and C.E.O and Quality Representative and owner August
1990 - October 2002
TRW, Inc Nuclear Division - Euclid, Ohio
Quality Engineer, April 1986 - 1990
Dearborn Inc., Berea, Ohio
Quality Control Manager, April 1985 - 1986
G&W Industries, Cleveland, Ohio
Quality Control Manager, February 1982 - August 1983
Stahl Gear Manufacturing, Cleveland, Ohio
Quality Control Technician, May 1980 - February 1982
Lubriquip Company, Warrensville, Hts., Ohio
Quality Control Inspector, August 1978 - May 1980
Turret Lathe Lead, August 1976 - July 1978
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EDUCATION:
Hope Bible College - Bachelors of Bible Study
May 2006 Newbury, Ohio
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio
A.S. Arts June 1981 - Specializing in Industrial Engineering
Industrial Psychology - Minor
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
Communications - Business 1982
(Additional courses completed)
Compact II Lathe, Lakeland Community College
November 1980
Compact II NC Training, Manufacturing Data Systems, Inc.
August 1981
Data Base Concepts, Lakeland Community College
February 1981
Bookkeeping, Marketing and Purchasing, Control Data
Business Center, Inc., - Cleveland, Ohio
November 1982
ISO 9000, QS 9000 Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
September 2000
GD&T Training Crest Best Institute - Cleveland, Oh 2005
ISO 9001;2000 Lead Auditor Training (40 hours/Certificate)
Crest Best Institute (Ohio) February 2005
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Married
Military - U.S. Navy - December 1963 - December 1967
Honorable Discharge - Vietnam Veteran
REFERENCES:
Available upon request