Richard T. Murphy

Burleson, TX 817-***-****

ac1v60@r.postjobfree.com

Senior-Level Quality Assurance Engineer

Aviation Reliability Systems Engineer Project Management

Over 28 years of progressive growth in a verity of aerospace positions with increasing responsibility. Proven management experience leading organizations in strategic planning, development and deployment of best practices and system strategies. Ability to form and sustain high performing teams and to formulate practical action plans and resolve issues with attention to detail. Proven team player with experience in aerospace structures, engineering design, research and development, project management, system development, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. Recognized for innovative ideas, strong work ethic, customer focus and excellent analytical, technical and communication skills.

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Program Management

Aerospace Industry

Operations Management

Six Sigma

Earned Value Management

Quality Control

Lean Manufacturing

Supplier Management

Data Collection & Analysis

Leadership & Training

Professional Experience

Bombardier, Red Oak, TX

Quality Engineer, 2017-present

On site at Triumph Aerostructures Texas in support of Bombardier Global 7000/8000 Business Express Aircraft as well as on site in Toronto, Ontario.

Within aircraft production, validated, analyzed, assisted, and supported workshare, insured a quality Condition of Supply and Engineering Configuration Documents.

Documented, reported, and tracked workshare, planning requirements, change management and shipping authorization process.

Developed Key Performance Indications for shipping process, Quality Corrective escapes and tracked progressive configuration of new product. Supported Quality System and track and audit As Design as Plan as built process.

Provided inter-departmental support in QA related activities (i.e., Audit follow-up, training / coordination follow-up, Supplier Quality follow-up and coordination)

Proficient in policy / procedure writing methods, including maintenance of New project development programs, benchmarking, and documentation mapping.

Proficient in regulatory Quality Systems (FAA, etc.) and Quality Assurance interpretation methodology and techniques.

Lockheed Martin, Ft. Worth, TX

Multi-Function Quality Associate Manager, 2015 – 2016

Developed, reviewed and maintained procurement quality assurance procedures, and control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities to ensure compliance with customer imposed quality requirements and federal requirements.

Coordinated with cross-functional teams that included Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, Production Engineering, Leadership, and Process Control to prioritize and accomplish all quality requirements.

Led 13 hourly and four salaried employees and prioritized work on demand. Trained direct reports on all supplier quality-related activities to assure procurements met or exceeded requirements.

Performed audits on third party manufacturers and suppliers and deviation investigations of quality issues to enable improved decision making in vendor selection.

Lockheed Martin, Ft. Worth, TX

Multi-Function Manufacturing Supervisor, 2003 – 2015

Oversaw Aircraft Final Finishes and F-35 Low Observable Coatings specialists and painters responsible for small detail finishes, component final finishes, and aircraft final finishes.

Utilized earned value management tools to manage cost and performance to meet and exceed departmental targets.

Trained and directed 25 hourly employees on quality, safety and environmental policies and procedures, and prioritized tasks and projects.

Liaised with multi-disciplined cross functional teams included Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, Production Engineering, Leadership, and Process Control to resolve problems or issues involving final finish processes and materials, and finalize tasks.

DynCorp Technical Services, Ft. Worth, TX

Quality Assurance Inspector

Ensured conformance to established manufacturing standards through testing and repairing of electrical, mechanical, structural, electromechanical and measuring.

Performed initial receiving inspections of aircraft parts and assemblies to determine specifications in accordance with inspection criteria set forth in FAR Part 145.

Liaised between project planning and line management by evaluating performance of products and equipment, producing analyzed test results analyzed test results to provide quality assurance data to project managers and customers.

Assisted engineers in the design, and development of new products to include processes to ensure project progress and recommended product improvements and modifications to mitigate risk.

Additional Experience

Composite Technology Inc., Grand Prairie, TX

Production Manager

DynCorp Technical Services, Ft. Worth, TX

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Raytheon Aircraft Systems, Waco, TX

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

United States Army

Inspector / Maintenance Supervisor (Retired, Honorable Discharge – Disabled Veteran)

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL.

Licensures & Certifications

Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic (Certificate # 420906613)

White Belt Training Certification

LM 21 Leadership Training

Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance

HAZMAT and Safety Training and Certification

US ARMY Aircraft Mechanic Repair Course

US ARMY Aircraft Mechanic Repair Course

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