HERB CABRERA

**** ***** ****** * ** Monte, CA *1731 n Cell 909-***-**** n ac0iko@r.postjobfree.com

Specializing in

Quality, Operations, Program & Compliance Management

for Global Manufacturing Operations

Quality and Operations management expert with diverse background and demonstrated strengths across a broad spectrum of manufacturing disciplines (e.g. supply chain management, engineering, production control, auditing, quality management systems, field operations, alongside an excellent background in Machine Shop Technology and Inspection Methods). Proven bilingual professional, process analyzer, problem solver, and solutions implementer.

MRB Chairman / FRB Mission Assurance, participation roles in CAB, CCB, CAB, PCA/FCA, Risk Mitigation Management.

- Represented MA extensively in FRB processes

- Championed CA Process MRB, SCAR, CAR, Waivers & Deviation

- Obtained AS9100 Certification

- Obtained ISO 9000:2008 Certification

- Developer of custom QA Mgmt sys.

- Quality Program Management

Respected builder and leader of cross-functional teams and turnaround/continuous improvement efforts, with expertise in functions including operations, project management, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, material requirements, quality management systems, training, forecasting, bids & proposal generation, process definition and implementation, contractual and design review/compliance, developing of Quality Plans and flow-down requirements. Interface with Program Management, suppliers, internal / external customers. Adept in regulatory compliance issues for Federal / State government mandates, including ISO9000:2015 & AS9100 C / D. Continued secondary education received a BS in Business Administration (Management), Executive Masters in Business Administration and working on a BS in Applied Mathematics.

Proficiency Areas

Regulatory Compliance (Government/ISO/AS)

Complex Analysis (Process, Financial, Root Cause)

Auditing, Forecasting & Estimating

Customer & Vendor Relationship Management

Contract Review & Compliance/ Flow-down Requirements

Program Quality Management

Team Building, Training & Labor Relations

Productivity & Efficiency Enhancement

Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Engineering

Statistical Process Controls & Modeling

Professional Experience

AIRBORNE SYSTEMS – Santa Ana, Ca

Manufacturer of Parachute Systems

Manager, Quality Assurance - 4/11/16 to 12/01/16 (Position Eliminated) (Active SSBI Secret Clearance)

Responsibilities:

Managed and mentored a staff of (9) Quality engineers and (15) Inspectors on AS9100C: 2009 & Rev D alongside ISO 9001:2008. Reviewed all audits internal and external. Dealt with customer complaints, RCCA processes, Contract & SSOW Review, approved QA Plans, Participated in Engineering ERB’s, Data-pack verifications, developed inspection methods, maintained SPC and Lean processes. Reviewed Program Test Plans for specific engineering requirements.

Key Accomplishments: created a cohesive team of QE’s.

AEROJET ROCKETDYNE CO.- Sacramento, Ca

Manufacturer of Propulsion Systems

PROGRAM MANAGER 4/10/12 to 4/07/16 (Relocated to Southern Cal) (Active SSBI Secret Clearance)

Responsibilities:

This position supports the Director of Programs in the leadership of integrated product teams to support production efforts on the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) Divert and Attitude Controls (DACS) program within Aerojet's Missile Defense organization. This position will interact with several integrated product teams and comprised of members from engineering, quality, procurement, contract, pricing & estimating, manufacturing, and test. Manage a cross functional team. As PMO, Involvement in all MRB, RCCA, ERB, FRB, CCB, and engineering analysis is a must. Led the team through Product Design Review (PDR), preparing for Critical Design Review (CDR), and will follow up with Production Readiness Review (PRR) on highly improved design on an Alternate Propellant Tank for the EKV Missile. Key Accomplishments:

Headed an IPT Team through development of a new propulsion tank. These three years have culminated on qualification of a new designed tank with easier reproducibility, greater performance, at a reduced price.

AEROJET CO.- Sacramento, Ca

Manufacturer of Propulsion Systems

QA Ops. Specialist IV, 5/10/10 to 4/9/12

Responsibilities:

Provided quality engineering oversight and input to Defense System Programs. Requirements interpretation. Ensure operators and inspectors have the correct understanding of engineering drawing implementation through manufacturing planning instructions. Planning review and approval. Independently review manufacturing planning to ensure appropriate design engineering requirements implementation, material traceability maintenance, quality record maintenance and operator and inspector sign-offs. PFMEA involvement. Process expert. Actively participates in improvement teams to reduce risk through the application of mistake proofing principles. Implement and monitor new or existing inspection methods to ensure products meet stated engineering requirements. Independently conduct process audits to ensure processes are following manufacturing planning, program requirements and enterprise level command media. Aid in control of nonconforming hardware to preclude inadvertent processing, disposition nonconforming hardware, preparing for and conducting board meetings, and implementing disposition decisions. Compile data for metrics. Drive corrective and preventive action to ensure continual improvement. Investigates and determines root causes of problems. Develop and implements corrective and preventive actions. Manage other projects as assigned. Provide imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of quality engineering disciplines and tools. Key Accomplishments:

Aided in the support of the EKV Program with QE responsibilities extending through plant operations. Developed Lean Cell for BLU129 Armament 500-Pound Bomb. Developed tooling concepts, Rapid Prototype Fixture Development, Inspection Technique Development.

BTL MACHINE- Corona, CA. An international manufacturer of Aerospace Hardware specializing in commercial and defense application.

Director of Quality Assurance, 9/07 to 8/08 (Voluntary Lay Off)

Responsibilities: Manage the Quality Management System / by being part of the VSM of Lean Manufacturing Structure. Eleven direct reports; responsible for the daily flow and throughput process through quality control and quality assurance. Maintain company’s technical level at the pace of expansion. Development of the supply chain base in support of an expeditious Quality product and improved supplier performance. Reviewed all contracts, initiated engineering & QA flow down requirements.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed a Training program for Manufacturing with Lean Six Sigma through the Lockheed General Dynamics System requirements. Created a successful Green Belt training for Management and personnel. Elevated Supplier Quality Assurance to the level of constructing Key Supplier Process. Led in various 5S case studies and participated in multiple Kaizen events to improve Receiving-Shipping Process, manufacturing flow, and metric implementation.

TRIUMPH STRUCTURES of LOS ANGELES (TSLA) – Walnut, Ca.

An international manufacturer of Aerospace Hardware specializing in commercial and defense application.

Director of Quality Assurance, 03/06 to 9/06. (Left for a better benefit package)

Responsibilities: Manage the internal Quality Assurance Department, which comprised of thirty-two direct reports. Responsible for Quality Assurance Operating Systems including Quality Engineering, Inspection, SQA, and Configuration Management deployment. Chaired the MRB Team to guide and mentor in Root Cause Analysis/ Corrective Action implementation plans for two facilities. Champion the practical application of SPC concepts that would facilitate in the reduction of Rework on the shop. Apply Lean Manufacturing processes as member of the Lean Initiative. AIRBUS Lean Academy Principles implemented through the two divisions. Key Accomplishments:

Worked with Airbus Black Belts to reproduce DOE’s that were established at their plant in Bristol, England. Realigned the Data Control System. Implemented SPC including assigning Keys to develop machine capabilities, determine spindle-to-spindle variance, and monitor tool degradation. Held Supplier Symposium for introduction purposes and to inform supplier base of the benefits of partnering with our corporation.

BALL AEROSPACE INC. – BOULDER, CO.

An international manufacturer of Satellite Systems specializing in commercial and defense application.

Sr. Quality Engineer IV / Lead Program Engineer Quality Assurance, 10/03 to 3/06 (Relocated to California)

Responsibilities: Maintained Quality operations for Mission success. Achieve engineering understanding in complex scenarios to make sound judgment for Mission Assurance. Worked along with IPT Leads in multiple functions to create solutions from an electrical engineering perspective solving complex problems in Operations and Quality. Key Accomplishments:

Developed efficient processes and maintained hardware integrity. Planned with Quality staff on how to effectively guarantee the Mission Assurance of Program development with Program Quality. Process definition from PCB boards to full STE, to complex satellite assemblies. Participating in testing processes of control systems for satellite operations.

Education

B.S in Business Administration / Management, Walden University.

Executive MBA, California State University, Monterey Bay.

B.S. in Applied Mathematics, In Progress-Indiana University.

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