Mechanical Quality

Richard Little

Supplier Quality Assurance

***** ****** ** - ********, ** 17244 email: ***.*.******@*****.*** Phone: 717-***-****

Offering a prospective employer, skills, talents and abilities regarding electronics & mechanical production and inspection support from a Quality Assurance prospective in the manufacturing / production or services industries involving the electronics and communications sectors with both civilian and government contractors.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Supplier Quality Assurance Inspector - Vendor Control Service - June 2013 to Present

Responsibilities: To inspect and ensure a quality product as well as complete and accurate accompanying documentation is in compliance with customer Purchase Order requirements and is ready for shipment to the customer.

Accomplishments: I assure to the customer that a product is built and conforms to all requirements set forth by any relevant customer supplied documentation. My electronics production and inspection background will ensure that the customer will always receive a quality built product. Qualifications include but are not limited to IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600H (CIT), J-STD-001, MIL-STD2000, LEAN training as well as ESD training and awareness.

Systems Integrator - Mid-Level Engineering Technician Wyle - CAS Inc. - Chambersburg, PA - January 2011 to March 2013

Formerly employed at the LEAD (Letterkenny Army Depot) as an integral member of an asset recertification team. Successfully trained and certified for this process. Mechanical and electrical verification per documentation. Follows written procedures while working in the facility. Disassembles and re-assembles electronic and mechanical components and sub-assemblies which include connecting test equipment to insure asset complies with all documented specifications. Worked alongside product engineers to analyze data in an effort to resolve test failures. Work experience in this position entails mechanical assembly and disassembly of electronics components for testing and rework, verification and disposition. Certified in using a forklift to move containerized assets from the storage area to the canning/de-canning and assembly/disassembly area as well as test area for further processing. Other experience included complete disassembly, identification and packaging of reclamation/salvage parts. Solder certified per IPC-A-610, J-STD-001c and MIL-STD2000. POSITION ENDED ON 02/28/2013 DUE TO GOVERNMENTAL FISCAL UNCERTAINTIES.

Unemployed Un-employed - June 2009 to January 2011

Aerospace Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer / PWB Specialist - Orbital Sciences Corporation - Dulles, VA - October 2004 to June 2009

Monitored, analyzed and graded supplier performance. Supported mission critical flight component hardware source inspections at supplier facilities. Performed and applied tech writing of QMS procedures. Conducted both internal and external Quality Audits and Surveys. Other inspection types include populated circuit card assemblies, electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies, PWB bare board source inspections and quality surveys. IPC A 600G Certified. Inspected to IPC 6012B Class3 acceptance of printed wiring boards. Create and analyze micro-sections from vendor supplied coupons. Use of SEM. Mechanical Inspection of Aerospace hardware including PWB using common inspection equipment i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, bore & thread gauges, height testers, go/no go gauges & gauge blocks, hardness gauges as well as visual assist devices per standard GD&T practices. Generate nonconformance reports and SCARs. Maintain supplier performance database. Lead PMRB & FRB to determine root cause and corrective action. Corresponded with suppliers to follow up on corrective actions. Review new drawings. Assisted purchasing with quote selections. Assisted company Safety Representative.

Receiving QA & Auditor - Cornet Technology, Inc. - Springfield, VA - February 2004 to October 2004 Inspected incoming electronics hardware and bare PWBs. Performed in-process inspections for solder quality and assembly / polarity accuracy, as well as conducted Quality Audits. Mechanical Inspection utilizing common inspection equipment i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, bore & thread gauges, height testers, go/no go gauges & gauge blocks, hardness gauges as trained.

Assembler & Solder Tech - Colonial Assembly & Design - Fredericksburg, VA - August 1998 to January 2004

Electronics assembly, populating and soldering to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 under microscope and Mantis. Worked with wave solder machine, pick and place, inspection, re-flow oven and performed BGA placement. Tested and repaired components. Worked with product engineers to resolve process/functional and quality issues. Reworked or touchup wave-solder and re-flow solder. Repaired trace and lifted pads. Use of jumpers. Worked with semi-rigid and flex circuits. Conducted in-process and final inspections, assisted in re-flow and placement equipment operations. Built cable assemblies, routed wiring in electronic sub-assemblies, checked continuity, polarity, accurate placement and parts identification.

Electronics Assembler & Solder Tech - Communications Applied Technology - Sterling, VA - September 1997 to August 1998

Assembled and Soldered headsets and related wiring. Assembled and soldered electronic components in RF amplifiers. Assembled and completed breadboard work for Engineers. Assemble small antennas. Assist Engineers with testing.

CATV Cable TV Contractor / Installer - in Fairfax County, VA - August 1993 to August 1997

VA Self Employed as CATV Cable TV Contractor / Installer

Sub-contractor for cable companies, and installed CATV in residential and business locations. Located the service drop, connected cable to the recipient by installing CATV cable, crimped, spliced and installed connectors, as well as CATV receiver units. Instructed customer on proper usage of the CATV system. Provided customer with supporting documentation and brochures.

Technical Operator - Atlantic Research Corporation - Gainesville, VA - November 1983 to June 1993

A Production of rocket motor assemblies. Assembled mechanical and electrical components of rocket motors and rocket motor assemblies. Worked in team environments as well as independently. Regularly attended classes and substantial ESD training on proper handling, grounding and storage of solid rocket motors and propellant, as well as ignition / igniter materials and other hazardous and unstable materials. Solder operations and re-certification to MIL-STD 2000 solder specs. Produced cable assemblies, assembled small hardware for igniter assemblies and performed various specific electronic, atmospheric and pressure testing. Mechanical verifications using common inspection equipment i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, bore & thread gauges, height testers, go/no go gauges & gauge blocks, hardness gauges as well as visual assist devices. Designated Departmental Safety Representative to ensure adherence to company safety policies and review MSDS. Ensure and maintain all hazardous waste areas comply with OSHA regulations regarding the safe transfer, handling and storage of hazardous materials. Conducted unannounced Safety audits & inspections supporting interdepartmental Safety operations. Generated nonconformance reports of safety policy violations. Ensure immediate remedy of all safety nonconformance issues. Conduct Safety policy meetings to review nonconformance findings for the implementation of safety nonconformance corrective actions.

EDUCATION HS Diploma Brentsville Dist. HS - Nokesville, VA 1977

SPECIAL TRAINING:

IPC-A-600H CIT (Certified Trainer) Acceptability of Printed Boards Certified IPC Trainer Serial No. 600-T 4559.

LEAN Certified to the Principles of Lean Enterprise Training with Live Simulation & Value Stream Mapping.

IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies Certified to the Worker Proficiency Training Course.

J-STD-001 issued by IPC Certified to the IPC Training and Certification Program. Operator Proficiency Training Course. Certified in Wires & Terminals, Through Hole Technology, Surface Mount Technology and Inspection.

MIL-STD-2000 issued by Atlantic Research Corporation. Certified to MIL-STD-2000 solder technology as category E Operator. ESD trained & Certified

Truck Driving School – CDL – Doubles/Triples – Hazmat – Tankers - Forklift Certified

SALIENT SKILLS:

Over 20 years of technical experience, including electronic component / PWB assembly and inspections.

More than 5 years Source Inspections and Pre Cap inspection experience.

Inspection experience includes: Through-Hole, Surface-Mount (hand soldering), Wave Soldering & BGA placement.

Some X-ray experience. Certified to Mil Standard 2000, J-Standard-001C, IPC-A-610C, ESD-S-20.20 and IPC-A-600

utilizing IPC-6012B Class 3A acceptability. Mechanical inspection using common tools i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, bore & thread gauges, height testers, go/no go gauges & gauge blocks, hardness gauges as well as visual assist devices per standard GD&T.

Over 2 years’ experience in Receiving Inspection of Flight hardware.

Over 2 years’ experience as Supplier Quality Assurance Associate Engineer, supporting cause and corrective actions,

leading PMRBs, performing source inspection and process receiving printed wiring boards, including creating micro

sections from coupons and DPAs.

Other related experiences include wiring chassis assemblies, populating and soldering PCB's, wire prep such as

stripping, crimping and tinning as well as routing wire and cable assemblies.

Five years of installing CATV. Many years of experience building personal computers.

Electronics troubleshooting experience to modify or repair per drawings and documentation.

Windows literate - MS Office Word, XL etc. Proficient in reading and comprehension of schematics & drawings, SOP,

special procedures and other written and verbal instructions.

Quality Management software proficiency such as Deltek CostPoint, WDS, TipQA and others.

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