Quality Control Management
Resume:
Mary Stults
Shawnee, KS 66226 ******.****@*****.***
Aerospace – Quality Control Systems – Operating & Process Improvement – Integration
Results driven professional with a progressive management career in the aviation
manufacturing industries. Skilled at optimizing operational processes utilizing lean principles to
ensure compliance to the company’s Quality System is being maintained while ensuring
resources are operating at maximum efficiency. Adept at integrating quality control processes
and directing projects of significant complexity across many functional areas both internal and
external to the company to drive continual improvement and outstanding customer ratings
while reducing product manufacturing costs and enhancing bottom-line profits. Highly
effective communicator and team leader with proven ability to build long-term relationships
with internal & external customers by establishing a high level of confidence and trust.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Six Sigma/Lean Principles Process & Technical Engineering Regulatory Agencies
AS9100/ISO9000 Corrective/Preventive Action Leadership
Communication Project/Program Management Customer Support/Service
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Honeywell International, Olathe, KS 2012- Current
SR. Management – Quality Control & Assurance
Provider of leadership & guidance to the Quality Control and Assurance organization to achieve
Divisional Operational Excellence targets managing five direct reports as well as forty three in -
directs. Management of a matrixes Quality Management System maintaining compliance to
AS9100/ISO9001 certification, FAA regulatory agencies and customer requirements. Developer
of supplier quality control programs, built in quality mythologies, and a strengthen Root Cause
Analysis system.
Developed and delivered customer communications related to quality initiatives.
Established Root Cause Corrective Action system with scoring mechanism to strengthen
responses & preventative actions.
Validated and approved RCCA results from customer quality investigations.
Managed direct reports resident at location and reported metrics results into corporate.
Enhanced supplier quality through the introduction of quality improvement plans and
testing mythologies.
Managed disclosure and recall reporting with the customer and regulatory agencies.
Mary Stults
5526 Belmont 316-***-****
Shawnee, KS 66226 ******.****@*****.***
Aircraft Systems Division, Tulsa, OK 2012- 2012
Management – Quality Control & Assurance
Establish & implement Quality Management System to achieve FAA Part Manufacturing
Authority for new aerospace organization with primary focus in the development of new
Supplemental Type Certificate product. Development and application of supplier control
processes. Product & configuration management of conformity test articles during
Qualification Testing.
Establish Quality Managements Systems in new organization inclusive of manuals,
procedures, forms and test plans.
Application of Supplier Control processes.
Performance of product conformity and first article inspections.
Implementation of 5S, Statistical Process Controls, and Visual Workplace in business
system.
NORDAM Transparency Division, Tulsa, OK 2010- 2012
Management – Quality Control & Assurance
Provider of leadership & guidance to the Quality Control and Assurance organization to achieve
Divisional Operational Excellence targets. Management of Quality Management System
maintaining compliance to AS9100/ISO9001 certification, FAA regulatory agencies and
customer requirements. Developer of supplier quality control programs. Strengthen quality
system amongst the division through leadership and training.
Direct oversight of seven stakeholders including Quality Engineering, Inspection and
Lab Technicians.
Resource allocation of departmental budget.
Enhanced root cause corrective action program reducing response & corrective action
average time by 50%.
Incorporated AS9100 Rev. C/ISO9001:2008 into Quality System obtaining certification
with one minor finding.
Established and implemented cost of poor quality performance indicators including
first pass yields, scrap and rework for work in process utilizing ERP collection methods.
Maintained FAA/EASA/CAAC Part 145 Repair Station certification and Part
Manufacturing Authority through successful completion of government auditing.
Leader of Corporate Quality Peer team responsible for the development and
prioritization of IT applications and implementation.
Developed Internal Audit program by increasing cross-functional membership by 33%
and establishment of Internal Audit Check lists in-line with AS9100 system elements
utilizing AS9101 check sheet.
Mary Stults
5526 Belmont 316-***-****
Shawnee, KS 66226 ******.****@*****.***
Senior Quality Engineer – Quality Control
Led Material Review Board in the evaluation, disposition and disposal of non -conforming
product. Maintained and revised Quality Management System procedures incorporating
AS9100 Rev. C, FAA Part 21 Revision and SAP implementation. Provided training and
knowledge distribution. Evaluated and approved supplier quality systems. M aintained and
evaluated precision and production equipment for testing, measurement and operating
accuracy.
Documented and defined key characteristics, methods and equipment establishing
Quality Control plans for new and existing products.
Established AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements and reviewed results
recording for accuracy to design requirements.
Analyzed and researched data for feasibility of product proposals.
Performed on site quality audits for initial and maintenance of vendor qualification.
Scheduled, organized and led internal quality system and product audits.
Kaman Composites, Wichita, KS 2006- 2010
Management – Continuous Improvement
Reformed Quality Management System adjusting business and operating policies, procedures
and processes to comply with government regulations, customer processing specifications and
industry standards. Established performance indicators, operat ing goals, realignment
initiatives, productivity improvements and cost reduction programs that consistently improve
product output, quality and customer satisfaction. Provided leadership & direction in the
auditing process and re-accreditation of AS9100 and NADCAP in composites.
Deployed Quality Action Teams with the integration of RCCA techniques reducting
controllable cost of poor quality by 8% resulting in $93K monthly cost avoidance in the
first four weeks of implementation.
Integrated SPC techniques to the Compression Mold shop improving process capability
from 0.93 to 1.43 within six weeks surpassing the anticipated benchmark of 1.33.
Realigned and institutionalized the Product Realization Process to achieve compliance
to AS9100/ISO9000 requirements, standardizing new product/process development,
project management elements and presentation format to peers, executive
management and customers.
Pioneered “360 Trustee Team” environment with the launching of SQDEC (Safety,
Quality, Delivery, Employee, Cost) and Kaizen boards to work centers and supporting
departments providing a neutralized communication outlet, concise action statements
and documentation of progress.
Held secretary position on the Corporate Lean Council and represented the Wichita
facility optimizing the effectiveness of continuous improvement across the enterprise
through best practices and standardization.
Mary Stults
5526 Belmont 316-***-****
Shawnee, KS 66226 ******.****@*****.***
Program Manager – 787 Tanker Interiors
Organized cross-functional team to define scope, schedule and resources for program.
Scheduled tasks and monitored project progress ensuring tasks were performed to target
milestones and budget. Identified potential project risks and re -assigned resources based on
customer expectations and internal resources. Reported program status to organizat ion at
appropriate milestones and championed resolution of challenges and action items.
Frequently communicated with internal and external customers.
Scheduled and coordinated $1.1M Boeing 767 Tanker interior program achieving 95%
on-time delivery to end customer.
Slashed production costs by 25% through streamlining production processes, aligning
skill sets and establishing standard work
o Integration of point of use inventory reducing non-value added activity
o Development of Poke-Yoke tools to eliminate human factors affecting quality
o Establishment of Kanban signals and work cell arrangement resulting in
reduced WIP and enhancement of product flow
Corresponded daily visibility of program progress, mitigation of engineering design
inconsistencies, contractual obligations and delivery status with customer establishing
a high level of confidence and trust.
Authored and delivered business reviews at executive levels both internal and external
to the company.
Reviewed and integrated new customer engineering to production systematically
without jeopardizing production rates.
Raytheon Aircraft, Wichita, KS 1990-2006
Project Engineer – Special Mission Aircraft
Directed, coordinated and exercised functional authority for planning, organization, control,
integration, and completion of engineering projects. Planned, organized and assigned project
staff according to project requirements such as technical studies, product design and testing.
Reviewed product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards,
customer contract requirements and regulatory agencies. Coordinated activities concerning
technical developments, scheduling and resolution of engineering design and test problems.
Directed integration of technical activities and products. Ev aluated and approved design
changes, specifications, test plans and drawing releases. Controlled expenditures within
limitations of project budget. Prepared and delivered interim and completion project reports.
Represented company as point of contact for two fleets of Special Mission Aircraft
operated by the United Kingdom Royal Air Force coordinating post design services
including spare part replacements, repair design, modification upgrades and technical
manual services.
Mary Stults
5526 Belmont 316-***-****
Shawnee, KS 66226 ******.****@*****.***
Organized and hosted bi-annual program reviews delivering to high-ranking military
officials receiving letter of recognition from Air Chief Marshal for exemplary customer
support performance.
Managed team of engineers prioritizing tasks in production support, in -service support
and modification upgrades for two fleets of Special Mission jets operated by the Japan
Air Self Defense Force reduction PCR backlog by 35% the first 90 days.
Compiled, verified and presented technical modifications of aircraft to customer
officials during delivery acceptance.
Frequently traveled domestically & internationally to suppliers providing technical and
testing support.
Represented Special Mission Engineering on Raytheon Jet Change Control Board.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – Southwestern College – 2003
Business Quality Management
Manufacturing Technology
Graduated with Cum Laude Honors
Associate of Arts in Business – Baker University – 2000
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