Quality Engineer Management

DAVID SLEEMAN

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Excellent problem solving and coordination of project related activities.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong negotiation and meeting facilitation skills.

Knowledge of MS Project, MPM, Lean Methodologies, Lean principles and Lean facilitation, change management, CPM, Pareto analysis.

Experienced using standard project management processes.

Aeronautical, Military and Electro-Mechanical diagnostic area knowledge.

Management of complex projects with ambitious milestones in high pressure circumstances.

Experienced with validations, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA’s as well as ISO and FDA quality regulations.

In-Depth knowledge of Gauge R&R, MRB reviews, PPAP, FMEA, FAI’s, IQ, PQ, and OQ test reports whilst ensuring all NCR’s and CAPA’s are dealt with swiftly to ensure customer satisfaction.

ENGINEERING, EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS

Ensured full compliance with governmental regulatory laws pertaining to aviation industry.

Inspected and repaired airframes and aero-engines using latest technologies.

Analyzed data and provided recommendations which resulted in adoption of new cost-saving equipment.

Qualified British military engineering instructor.

Reduced CAPA’s by 20% in FY17 by implementing continuous improvements.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Designed a customized training package for a newly introduced aircraft into the British Royal Air Force, in conjunction with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Military Aviation Authority (MAA), and managed its implementation ensuring goals and training objectives were achieved.

Liaised and negotiated with agencies worldwide to deliver the latest equipment and training related to project delivery and project quality. Attained Defense Instructor Techniques certification to deliver initial courses to ensure CAA part 147 standards were attained in an MAA setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

05/2016 to Present Quality Engineer-Carclo Technical Plastics-Tucson, AZ

Currently employed as the Quality Engineer, ensuring 100% of quality matters are dealt with and maintained.

Fully automated the inspection processes with In-Spec software using Micro-Vu CMM’s. The information gathered automatically populates into SPC software, giving real time views of engineering processes and inspection standards, which has resulted in a 20% reduction in customer complaints in FY17 and an increased visual inspection time for the inspector.

Experienced with validations, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA’s as well as ISO and FDA quality regulations.

Controls all Gauge R&R, MRB reviews, FAI’s, IQ, PQ, and OQ test reports whilst ensuring all NCR’s and CAPA’s are dealt with swiftly to ensure customer satisfaction.

Designs test methods to ensure repeatability and conformance to customer’s specifications.

04/2000 to 10/2014-Military Career-Royal Air Force-Lincoln, England

Project management role during the primary phases of the introduction of King Air 300 series aircraft into British military service.

Directed the implementation of the CAA Part 147 training courses needed to ensure all engineers were trained to regulatory standards. Engineers passing courses raised 35% per year until 120 personnel limit reached.

Formulated an online database for engineers to remotely view certification dates and certificates whilst in austere locations around the globe which drastically reduced the amount of lapsed or expired engineers in theater.

Attained NATO SECRET security clearances.

Ensured all aspects of engineering were planned and targets achieved to deliver serviceable aircraft to a demanding operational helicopter squadron supporting operations in Afghanistan.

Implemented documentation management regarding the maintenance certification to ensure that Military Aviation Authority regulations were observed.

Experience managing a lean production line.

Supervised repairs on complex hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and environmental systems to ensure above 90% serviceability rate and mission readiness.

Manufactured bespoke complex components from carbon fiber and carried out ad hoc repairs.

Selected as the sole person under the rank of Sergeant in the RAF to undertake an ‘In Service Demonstration’ to inspect components using latest technologies such as Non Destructive Testing methods such as Eddy Current, Dye Penetrants and Magnetic Particle Detection.

Promoted to management level in 2008. Gained invaluable insight into Lean principles and Lean facilitation, change management, CPM, Pareto analysis.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2017 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -The Management and Strategy Institute-Online

2016 B.S. (Honors)-Engineering Management -University of Lincoln-Lincoln, England

2014 A.A.-Management and Leadership -Somerset College-Somerset, England

2001 A.S.-Aeronautical Engineering –Royal Air Force-Birmingham, England

1998 A.S.-Mechanical and Electrical Systems -Cornwall College-Cornwall, England

1995 General-UK High School Education -Hayle Community School-Cornwall, England

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