Joseph (Joe) Parsons
La Habra, CA 90631
******@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA May 2011
BS, Mechanical Engineering
EIT Certified: December, 2011
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Change agent in quality organization with experience in independent and team-oriented roles with hands-on attitude in dynamic environments. Track record includes reducing overall cost by reducing variation.
CORE SKILLS & DISCIPLINES
6σ: Black Belt Candidate, Trained by SSC, Inc
Root Cause & CAPA: DDRA, C/E Diagram
Process Documentation: PFMEA, PCP, PFD
Process Efficiency: TOC, Lean, TPS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Applications: Multiple CAD & ERP software, CATIA V5 experience, MS Office, Minitab 17
Programming: VBA, MATLAB, LabVIEW
QSM: AS9100, TS 16949, A2LA / ISO 17025
WORK EXPERIENCE
SCQE at UTAS, Chula Vista, CA $3B+ Aerospace Structures 11/2016– 9/2017
oReduced escapes by 40% by guiding RCCA activities with robust detection and systemic improvements
oLed producibility projects to decrease escapes by 90% and an increase capacity for increased rate
oLed numerous Control Builds and DIVEs for parts with high-pain escapes, leading to a 80% decrease
oDeveloped standard work in developing role including SOW’s and forms, reducing on-boarding by 60%
oReviewed PFMEA’s per product after high-pain escapes, leading to detection system improvements
oEnsured PPAP requirements were met by supplier according to program flowdowns
Ops/ME at AIC –PCC, Garden Grove, CA $220M+ Aerospace Fasteners 3/2015 – 11/2016
oImproved Heat Treat operation to process 40% more weight per day
oEnhanced Batch Cleaning and Surface Preparation processes with 6S project, leading to $5k/month savings
oEliminated major defects from Finishing with 6S project, leading to $19k/month savings
oReduced in-process testing leading to savings of over $30k/QTR from Thread Roll and Lab
QE/SCQE at ATK, Commerce, CA $50M+ Space Assemblies 12/2013 – 3/2015
oLed Machine Shop table top reviews, reviewed rework planning, process audits, RCCA, PFMEA reviews
oAwarded for improved Calibration Outsource by ensuring compliance, trained new Calibration Technician
oSource Inspection as a process witness including cert package review and supplier PFMEA reviews; processes included COPV, HLT, Precision Clean, Proof Test, & Solution and Vacuum Age HT
oProduce weekly and monthly CoPQ & FPY reports
QE at Firth Rixson, Alcoa Rings, Fontana, CA $50M+ Machining Center 2/2013 – 9/2013
oReduced CAR TAT from 3 weeks to 1 week
oDeveloped training materials to increase process reliability while expanding workforce
oPartnered with topic experts to craft compelling and precise instructions and notices
QE/SCQE at Prime Wheel, CA and MX $300M+ Tier I Wheel Supplier 9/2011 – 1/2013
oSuccessfully trained 4 suppliers in visual inspection to customer standards, reducing rework by 80%
oDeveloped PFD/PCP/PFMEA for production testing (In-line Balance / Runout & Helium Leak Test)
oRemedied customer quality issues from >1000 to <100 PPM, saving $5K a month on scrap and rework