Quality Assurance Manager

Daniel Fulcher

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ******* **

City: Park Forest

State: IL

Zip: 60466

Country: USA

Phone: 708-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 72

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Daniel Fulcher

362 Waverly St. * Park Forest, IL 60466 * 708-***-**** * *********@********.***

ENGINEERING/MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Maintenance Professional of the Year

Meticulous, organized, and tech-savvy veteran of maintenance management and engineering. Extensive federal experience tasked with strategizing maintenance procedures, programs, trainings, and safety assurance for hundreds of millions of dollars in complex and mission-essential aerospace technology. Incredibly-accomplished and influential professional with a proven ability to uncover and resolve complex mechanical issues which drive major savings, preserve project integrity, and improve processes across the board.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management Lifecycles

Maintenance & Repair Manager

Functional Testing & Analysis Production & Manufacturing

Supply & Inventory Control

Budget Administration Process Improvements

Safety/Standards Compliance

Training & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Air Force Diverse Domestic and Abroad Locations

Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman 1997-2012

Perform full spectrum of intermediate jet engine maintenance/systems checks on 132 F100-PW-220E jet engines for 48 F-15C model aircraft ($422M); 63 TF34-GE-100A engines for 27 A-10 aircraft ($80M); 21 F110-GE-100 jet engines for 21 F-16CG/DG model aircraft ($255M); direct maintenance for $16.8M F-108 engines/components, two $1.2M TF-33 spare engines. Support and maintain $195M WC-135 aircraft. Procure and maintain special tools and implements; test special equipment for F100 engines ($3.2M). Conduct corrosion control inspections, lubrication and maintenance of assigned equipment valued over $1.1M. Manage $400K equipment accounts.

* Information, workgroup, records and training manager for 153 propulsion flight personnel

* Align with training requirements; manage sponsorship programs; report to senior staff

* Prepare engine for block testing; assist test cell personnel w/loading, kitting and uploading after engine test run

* Manage integrated maintenance data system and complete qualification/contingency training

* Manage and maintain tool accountability system -- inspect and track 44 consolidated tool kits, house-keeping requirements, and disposal of recyclable material

* Attend/contribute to logistics readiness supply meetings to resolve acquisition issues affecting engine production

Selected Accomplishments

* Collaborated to develop an alternate install procedure for the compressor bleed cylinder on F100-PW 220 E engines--reduced core module install time to other modules by 6 hours and saved $7.9M in assets

* Detected foreign object in augmenter; averted catastrophic engine damage and saved $3.2M

* Successfully directed 600 periodic inspections for a $4M equipment account; 2 straight years of no fault findings by audit agency

* Manufactured 17 TF34-100 engine for FY 2010--spare engines peaked at 175% operational efficiency

* Revamped 9 production programs; fixed 100+ problems areas, elevating the unit to Above Average compliance

* Corrected 128 discrepancies during 7-level inspection, achieving a 100% quality assurance pass rating

* Lead technician for evacuation unit--successfully deployed aircraft, 13k lbs. of support equipment and 14 personnel ensuring uninterrupted operation for critical operations

Engine Start System Manager 2003-2012

Lead, trained, and mentored 22 technicians for engine test facility in support of wing command and flying squadron flying program. Conduct operational testing/ troubleshooting of 214 installed/un-installed F100/TF-34 engines ($535M). Direct and Plan intermediate-level maintenance on Engine Start System unit supporting 34 F-15C/D aircraft. Perform diligent periodic inspections; ensure proper maintenance and meet service requirements for two A/M37-10 hush house.

Selected Accomplishments

* Coordinated fire panel repair; averted safety mishap and preserved test capability/operability of $3.2M engine

* Pinpointed elusive engine anti-ice malfunction; discovered/repaired anti-ice wiring and prevented $2.3M in ice damage

* Earned a 97% quality assurance rating when guiding element through 380 point inspection

* Troubleshot jet fuel starter no-start condition; found/repaired bad actuator leads and saved $234k starter change

Quality Assurance Inspector 2010-2012

Manage and direct Foreign Object Damage Program, Quality Assurance Program; perform personnel evaluation and quality verification inspection of on and off equipment maintenance tasks. Lead special inspections, investigate incidents, verify technical data/systems, and inform maintenance managers of trends and potential vulnerabilities.

* Ensure compliance with all maintenance directives as defined by Air Force, Major Command, local maintenance

* Perform in-depth analysis of trends and key aircraft maintenance indicators; report to maintenance supervision

* Implement QA program for flight-line and back-shop personnel within the maintenance community

Selected Accomplishments

* Performed over 800 inspections; verified quality of maintenance for 95 technicians

* Discovered/replaced bad start control valve; returned aircraft to operational status and saved critical mission

* Reduced initial training times by 30 days through self-created training program for future inspectors

* Designed a proficiency evaluation projection board which was adopted as standard and reduced overdue evaluation to 0

* Identified a damaged booster fan blade on a condemned aircraft engine, prevented possible catastrophic failure

Facility Manager/Programs Manager 1997-2005

Manage and direct environmental and safety occupational health compliance/safety/security programs for 140 active duty personnel. Direct flight security, force protection facility management and safety programs. Track and report on flight feedbacks, trainings, and maintenance management across 8 facilities ($800M in assets). Administer activities in support of USAFE`s and NATO`s only f100 centralized repair facility.

Selected Accomplishments

* Successfully managed a $900k construction project, adding 4 mobile crane units and increasing maintenance production by 25%

* Concurrently managed 5 programs during military down-sizing; received -Excellent- rating on Self-Assessment visit

* Sourced $245,000 linked contract of 260 light elements in a 93,000 sq. ft. hanger facility; cutting energy cost

* Assumed training manager duties for 139 personnel; revamped 10 flight trainings, producing a 92% inspection passing rate

* Coordinated propulsion hanger roof sealing project; prevented further corrosion of $1.1M roof

* Discovered/revamped outdated training program, facilitating proper training and compliance for 110 personnel

* Directed flight-line personnel duty schedule; rotated personnel every 3 weeks; eliminated complacency for $21M expeditionary civil engineer squadron projects

* Attended USAF manpower and ethics professional development course; strengthened supervisory knowledge

* Won USAFE Installation Excellence Award for skillfully maintaining flight facilities; coordinating 15 civil engineering with work-orders in excess of $1M

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

Aerospace Engineer (Aerospace Propulsion) Air Force Technical School - 1998 (GPA 3.9)

Information Technology (Information Systems) Cittone Institute Cherry Hill, NJ - 2007 (GPA 3.8)

7 Level Craftsmen School - 2005 (GPA 3.9)

Airman Leadership School - 2003 (GPA 3.8)

Air Force Basic Training - 1998

Trainings and Development Courses - Human Relations, Information Protection, Corrosion Prevention, Hazards Material Handling and Prevention, Hazards Communication, Maintenance Resource Management Training, Aircraft Forms Training, Professional Development

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