Quality Engineer Manager

David Rodriguez

Fort Worth, TX *****

E-mail: ********@*****.***

Phone: 214-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY: I am a Quality Manufacturing Engineering Management Professional who has accomplished work in the following positions: Quality Manager, Liaison Engineer, Quality Engineer, and Supplier Quality Engineer. I have a vast number of years in the Aerospace Industry and have worked for some of the most distinguished iconic corporations listed on the Top Fortune 500 list. I look forward in sharing the knowledge and expertise gained through those years in the Manufacturing/Production Aerospace Industry. Below you will find a short synopsis of my experiences attained through the years in the Aerospace/Defense/Commercial Industry.

SKILLS:

•Coordination of Quality Process with other operating units such as: Production, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Material, and Management.

•Update the existing Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9120 and relevant Government and Industry Quality Assurance standards.

•Edit, proofread and release QMS documents (e.g. procedures, work instructions, forms, etc.)

•Manage the implementation of the QA Program across all functions, including contracts, document control, CAD programs and standards, procurement, Health and Safety.

•Self-Starter with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with staff in a broad range of technical and administrative responsibilities.

•Bilingual with proficiency in English & Spanish.

•In-depth knowledge of industry and AS9100/AS9120/ISO 9001/NADCAP QA standards.

•Material Review Board (MRB) processing (including complete knowledge of QA role in MRB), flow down of quality requirements to subcontractors and suppliers, and evaluating the root cause of problems and ensuring effective corrective action plans are generated and implemented.

•Demonstrated team player with excellent written and oral communication skills.

•Support activities may include conducting 5s audits, conducting Environmental, Health & Safety audits, assisting project leads in data collection and documentation process, in addition, performing validation process audits.

•Proven ability to witness and verify First Article Inspection/Test to ensure production capability of conforming product.

•Self-directed, self-motivated and able to prioritize and resolve competing priorities.

•Proven to have excellent communication skills at all organizational levels.

•Demonstrated experience with production operations and manufacturing process such as: Calibration, Machining, General Fabrication Techniques, and Assembly of Components.

•NDT, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.

•Manufacturing, workmanship, inspection, integration, and test methods.

•Monitor supplier performance data to identify trends and risks, analyze for opportunities for continuous improvement and implement supplier improvement actions.

•Perform supplier product/process verification and validation assessments.

•Be the voice of the Customer, as a liaison, consultant, and spokesman for the organization on Supply Chain matters relating to customer mission.

•Perform requirements derivation and flow down requirements to suppliers.

•Participate in problem resolution of supplier technical issues.

•Design and implement supplier quality methods and metrics.

•Plan, maintain, and execute an overall program supplier assessment schedule.

EDUCATION:

1/2011 Devry University Irving, TX

•BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

•Some College Coursework Completed

2004 – 2005 Devry University Irving, TX

•BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

•Some College Coursework Completed

1992 – 1994 Devry University Irving, TX

•ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

•Some College Coursework Completed

10/1998 Penn Foster College Scranton, PA

ASSOCIATE IN SPECIALIZED APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE

•Some College Correspondence Coursework Completed

EXPERIENCE:

4/3/17 – Present Lockheed Martin Aeronautics – Contract Supplier Management Fort Worth, TX

Part-Time Contract Supplier Quality Engineer (Verify Inc.)

• Perform Q & MS Program Supplier Quality Engineering support tasks as assigned by

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics - CSM for the F-35(JSF), F-22, F-16, F-2, C130, C5, and P3 Programs

• Utilize quality science techniques to effect continuous performance improvement at assigned suppliers;

• Review, analyze, and report on quality discrepancies related to process, assembly, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or electro-mechanical systems;

• Ensure that performance and quality of products conform to established company and regulatory standards;

• Use surveillance and auditing techniques to identify opportunities for process and product improvement;

• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, supplier, and procurement (as appropriate) to ensure requirements / expectations are satisfied;

• Facilitate development of supplier recovery plans;

• Monitor and evaluate supplier process for compliance to purchase order and engineering requirements;

• Collaborate with supplier to investigate root cause and corrective actions when process or product deficiencies are detected;

• Identify, plan, and facilitate cross-functional improvement activities;

• Deploy variation management tools and techniques at select suppliers to mitigate risk

6/15/15 – 10/17/16 TJ Machine & Tool LTD. Azle, TX

Quality Assurance Manager 817-***-****

• Provide overall direction and leadership of the Quality Department with 3 direct reports

• Oversee the effective documentation, procedures, work instructions and implementation of the ISO 9001:2008 & AS9120 Quality Management Systems (QMS) and to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements

• Manage internal and external (3rd party) ISO 9001 & AS9120 audits

• Supervise all improvement actions, training and communication associated with quality

• Coordinate necessary plant personnel for internal, customer and third party quality system audits

• Monitor supplier’s quality to ensure desired levels of performance

• Review nonconforming products; implement corrective actions, preventive actions and apply root cause problem solving techniques using 5-Why, 8-D’s and like approaches

• Ensure corrective action processes are comprehensive, fast, and effective

• Strive for continuous improvements and quality targets throughout the organization providing Cpk, FMEA, Gage R&R data

• Use the latest version of Epicor’s E10 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software

• Promoted the implementation and certification of AS9100

• Supplier to the following Customers: FMC Technologies – Subsea Houston & Fluid Division of Stephenville, Gardner Denver, Baker Hughes, Weir Oil & Gas and Atlas Copco, in addition, supplier of perishable tools to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics – Ft. Worth, Marietta

9/30/14 – 2/11/15 GE Transportation Locomotive Division Fort Worth, TX

Contact Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract through Adecco) 817-***-****

• Provide leadership to drive growth in business cooperation between GE and supplier base

• Act as the technical focal point for supplier activities directed toward process control and quality assurance of business components

• Establish a structured approach for consistency and adherence to quality procedures and requirements of ISO

• Work closely with various divisions of Infrastructure businesses to conduct First Piece Qualification (FPQ), quality surveillance, and capacity audits • Work and track PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) reviews, and determine and assign the appropriate resources, providing Cpk, FMEA, Gage R&R data

• Assist in the supplier approval process including manufacturing, technology, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) risk analysis

• Track and work on Request For Quotation (RFQ's) and new business opportunities

• Drive continuous improvement of supplier’s quality, cycle, and delivery performance through Six Sigma • Monitor supplier non-conformance performance and drive root-cause analyses, corrective actions, and process improvements to reduce the Number of Defects and Cost of Quality

• Work closely with Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Engineering to eliminate roadblocks and communication barriers that may affect quality and delivery requirements for BNSF, Union Pacific, just to list a few of our customers

9/10/12 – 6/16/14 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Division (F-35 JSF Program) Fort Worth, TX

Liaison Engineer 817-***-****

Coordinate activities to evaluate and resolve engineering-related production problems encountered in the F-35 (JSF) Final Assembly Program at the manufacturing facility. Support 30 mechanics in the J850 Dept. and J830 as needed. Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to maintain current knowledge of manufacturing methods, processes, and activities. Confer with quality control, materials, manufacturing, and other departments to provide technical support on the Manufacturing, Avionics, Software, Hydraulics, and Power-up systems. Interpret engineering drawings and facilitate correction of errors on drawings and document identified during manufacturing operations, and ITAR certified. Investigate reports of defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems to determine nature and scope of problem. Examine, measure, inspect or test defective parts for conformance to engineering design drawings or blueprints. The knowledge and proficient use of software programs such as: the Product Data Manager (PDM), SFM, QADS, SAP/ERP/MRP, VAS, JDL, EWI, CAPP, CATIA V5 and JEDI.

6/16/08 – 3/16/12 Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division Grand Prairie, TX

Quality Assurance Engineer (2nd Shift) 972-***-****

Review of product designs with concurrent interrogation of product and tooling drawings and CATIA V5, CAD models, development of product measurement plans, inspection plans, as well as, planning for Tool and Gage and periodic inspection plans for the Boeing 747-400, 767 and the 747-8. Additional duties include developing methods for product acceptance, implementing methods and procedures for evaluating the precision and accuracy of products, statistical analysis that maximize product quality and cost objectives. The involvement in Green Belt team projects with the initiative to accomplish continuous improvements. Full Quality MRB authority for the products and programs listed in the Vought MRB Plan, utilizing existing MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). Thorough knowledge of supply chain systems and processes, SAP, MES, MEDS, and other tools is critical to support efforts in defining commodity statement of works, project plans, etc. required for implementation of specific procurement strategies. Delegated Source Acceptance Representative (DSAR) at Triumph Aerostructures authorized to inspect, accept, and release product in lieu of the Boeing’s source acceptance representative while adhering to customer provisions and requirements. I accomplished internal audits with respect to safety. Involve in the review of Supplier First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) per AS9100/9102 acceptance/rejection criteria utilizing the Net Inspect database.

1/2011 – 7/2011 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Division Fort Worth, TX

Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract through Verify Inc.)(1st Shift) 949-***-****

Perform Q & MS Program Supplier Quality Engineering support tasks as assigned by

Lockheed Martin - Supply Chain Services. (F-35/JSF Program) Coordinate with Lockheed personnel and suppliers related quality issues and information flow. Excellent supplier management skills and understanding, in addition, working knowledge of Procurement Quality Network(PQN) and Supplier Quality Management (SQM). Review of Supplier First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), planning for appropriate inspection points and accuracy. Perform source inspection at supplier location. Evaluate & audit critical manufacturing & inspection processes, policies and procedures to ensure that a supplier performance and quality standard conforms to established requirements. Perform other related duties and assignments as required for 19 suppliers in the Dallas-Ft. Worth location.

3/19/07 – 1/31/08 Triumph Fabrications (Contract through PDS Technical) Fort Worth, TX

Quality Engineer 214-***-****

Assist with developing and managing Corrective Action Programs, internal audits and NADCAP audit compliance issues. This entailed procedures to meet new AS9100/NADCAP requirements. Maintain all in-house databases of all corrective actions and internal audits. Issue CARs and SCARs as appropriate. As Audit Coordinator overlook and manage the audit team. AS9100: 2004 Certified Internal Auditor with the Plexus AS9100 Training System. Support in the fabrication of composites - fiberglass, graphite epoxy, and aramid lay-ups in climate controlled clean rooms; in addition, metal-to-metal and metal-to-core bonding. Ten month contract assignment at Triumph Fabrications – Fort Worth, Inc. a Triumph Group Company. Some of the customers I dealt with were Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Vought and Boeing.

10/2/06 – 3/16/07 Hampson Aerospace Inc. Grand Prairie, TX

Quality Engineer 214-***-****

Perform MRB review, analysis, and disposition of non-conforming material. Maintain all segregation of non-conforming material. Initiate documentation for CARs, NCRs, and give bulletin status as needed. Prepare ODAR documentation and maintain in-house database for all calibrated tools, and ensure all calibration requirements were met. Laser tracking of main jig assemblies with FARO Arm and engineering support on issues with airframe structure of Vertical & Horizontal Stabilizers of the tail section for the new Eclipse 500(VLJ). Obtain certification to perform as the Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representative (ODAR).

1/2006 – 9/2006 H & S Manufacturing Co. Rowlett, TX

Quality Engineer 972-***-****

Manage the quality system, procedures, and resources to ensure continual improvements in meeting compliance with all ISO and RoHS requirements. Perform as the customer quality liaison, some training coordination, and responsibility for vendor/supplier audits and qualifications. Maintain review of drawing changes, processing of RMAs, initiated preventive and corrective actions. The following is a list of our customers: Hewlett Packard, National Instruments, Siemens, Solectron, and Raytheon.

8/2001 – 1/2006 Rheaco Incorporated (A Control Products Company) Grand Prairie, TX

Quality Control Manager 972-***-****

Oversee the effective documentation and implementation of the ISO 9001 & AS9100 quality management systems and to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Provide overall direction and leadership of the quality control department with 8 direct reports. Perform contract reviews, reviewing of purchase orders, writing procedures as well as any quality issues. Track and work on Request For Quotation (RFQ's) and new business opportunities. Review supplier documentation for accuracy and consistency of certifications. The following list of customers: Lockheed Martin's F-16, F-22, F-35 (JSF), C-130, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Vought, Sikorsky and Bell Helicopter Textron. Perform internal audits to ensure we were in compliance with our customers. Updated and maintained calibration record logs as well as discrepancies, rejections, and corrective actions. Developed automated and manual calibration procedures. Perform Supplier control/Approvals through surveys and quality ratings. Work closely with various departments to conduct First Piece Qualification (FPQ), quality surveillance, capacity audits, and providing Cpk, FMEA, Gage R&R data. Perform PPAP qualification process of new parts, and interacted with government and Lockheed source inspectors with communication and support to their quality requirements. Achieve my ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Certification.

10/1999 - 7/2001 GE Energy Services Dallas, TX

Electromechanical Technician (Winder) 972-***-****

Perform simple operations such as wind, repair, and strip, connect, etc. on equipment such as random wound and single phase stators, small AC and DC armatures, rotors, etc. Perform related duties as assigned and assist in the more difficult operations both inside and outside of the shop. I learned a lot of procedures and techniques on working on these power generators.

10/1994 - 3/1999 Dana Corp. Mobile Fluid Products Div. Lancaster, TX

CNC Machinist / Lead person 972-***-****

As a CNC Machinist I set-up and ran parts to meet ISO 9000 standards, according to blueprint drawings. I machined rods, pistons, glands, barrels for cylinders - air & hydraulic to blueprint specifications. As a lead person I was in charge of 17 individuals making sure they had their paperwork and a good schedule to go by. My duties were to go into the database and pull orders and schedule accordingly.

2/1992 - 9/1994 Arlington Automatics Grand Prairie, TX

CNC Machinist 972-***-****

Set-up and ran CNC Machines for hydraulic components such as: pistons, glands, rods, and barrels to specified dimensions on blueprint. In addition, I also manufactured DOD components on CNC machines (Mazak, Fadal, and Mori Seiki).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS

•ANSI/NSCL Z540-1 – TOOLING CALIBRATION

•ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 – LOT SAMPLE INSPECTION

•ASME Y14.5 DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING

•CATIA V5

•ISO 9001 – INTERNAL AUDITOR CERTIFICATION

•AS9100 –INTERNAL AUDITOR CERTIFICATION

•FAA – ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGNATED AIRWORTHINESS REPRESENTATIVE (ODAR)

•SAP EXPERIENCE

•ORACLE EXPERIENCE

•MRP/ERP SYSTEMS

•BILINGUAL – SPANISH, ENGLISH

•MIL-STD-6866/ASTM-E-1417 PENETRANT INSPECTION

•MIL-A-8625, TYPE I CHROMIC ACID ANODIZE

•MIL-A-8625, TYPE II SULFURIC ACID ANODIZE

•MIL-C-5541 CHEM. FILM

•MIL-F-18264 PRIME AND PAINT

•MIL-C-27725/AMS-C-27725 FUEL TANK COATING

•MIL-STD-2219 FUSION

•MIL-W-6858 SEAM

•AMS-2770 ALUMINUM

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