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Daniel Ruse

Senior Manager with more than 25 years experience in Quality and Manufacturing, ISO9001/16949 and AS9100 standards, Process Optimization and Cost Reduction, seeking a senior position in Operations.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in all aspects of quality requirements in a world class manufacturing environment as well as satisfying customer demands 100% on time. A proactive team member and leader with a record of developing people to reach their full potential. Unique problem solving abilities through knowledge of statistics, quality tools, planning and implementation that provide a positive improvement on processes. Ability to develop and implement Continual Improvement systems, organizational and process change management, and quality assurance to ISO 9001, ISO 16949, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9131, AS9145, EASA Part 21 and Part 145 MRO, ISO 14000 and Nadcap special processes.

Consistently able to understand and perform any type of quality audits (i.e. first, second, and third party audits) in compliance to ISO and AS requirements.

Able to create, plan, document, and maintain all quality system documentation, such as procedures, quality and manaufacturing plans, and quality manuals for a quality system and work instructions.

Able to use technology, instruments, tools, and information systems effectively (i.e. documentation, tools and equipment for dimensional measuring), and various basic methods of APQP, SPC, 5S, 8D, MSA, FTA, FMEA, GD&T, Shingijutsu Kaizen Events and Lean Manufacturing.

Process improvement specialist for troubleshooting and problem solving.

Consistently able to understand, document, execute organization’s quality system policies and procedures, and contributing to the organization’s goals.

Able to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solves problems, and makes decisions.

Work well under pressure, alone or in a team, in various environments, such as quality audit teams and any project/ department teams.

A positive attitude toward learning, spiritual growth, and change.

Computer Software: MiniTab, FTA, FMEA, and MS Office.

Spoken languages: English, French and Romanian.

EXPERIENCE

2011 – Present Strata Manufacturing, Al Ain, UAE

Head of Operations and Product Quality Assurance, EASA Part 21, MRO Part 145, NDT, Suppliers Development, Lab & Metrology

Responsible for leading the Quality Engineering and Inspection Team at the facility in developing and maintaining a system to ensure all products supplied by the organization meet customer specifications and achieve superior quality and reliability levels.

Responsible for all quality personnel staffing requirements, planning and coordination of work flow throughout the quality department.

Implemented a production program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products meet company’s quality standards.

Incorporated statistical control programs and report quality performance trends to the management team including major issues which could affect business performance (KPI);

Met with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required;

Prepare all necessary reports as required by customers and internal personnel;

Ongoing management of the quality system in accordance with ISO9001, AS9100 and Nadcap requirements (NDT, Composites, Heat Treatment and Chemical processes);

Ensure customer and supplier quality requirements are achieved;

Effective management of the quality department’s resources;

Training and develop personnel in problem solving and quality related techniques and promoting a culture of teamwork;

Promote and develop continuous improvement techniques.

2007 – 2011 Diamond Aircraft Ind. London, On

Head of Quality, Airworthiness and MRO

Oversees all aspects of the organization’s quality assurance (manufacturing and maintenance), and improvement efforts, such as developing and administering quality systems, training and coaching employees, and facilitating change throughout the organization.

Responsible for establishing strategic plans, policies and procedures at all levels to ensure quality improvement efforts will meet or exceed customer expectations.

Responsible for dealing with customers and suppliers on quality or performance issues; including leading audit activities on quality systems, processes and products. Acts as champion for quality. Established the direction and administration of the company’s quality system integration.

Lead and facilitate the evolution of the organization’s quality control systems to Lean Enterprise systems.

Direct supervision of Quality Engineers, Quality Control Analysts/Technicians and AMO mechanics (AMEs).

Management representative for AS9100 Quality Operating System (QOS), CAR 521 Certification programs, CAR 561 and CAR 571, EASA & FAA Part 21, Part 23 and Part 145.

Implemented and maintained AS9100, TCCA CAR 561 and CAR 571, Part 21, Part 23 and Part 145.

Established and administed training programs related to quality and maintenance programs and Human Factors.

2002 - 2007 Avcorp Industries Inc. Vancouver, BC

Manager Quality and Continual Improvement

Responsible for providing technical direction to quality and manufacturing engineers in the areas of Design Review, Specification Review, Discrepancy reporting, Cause and Corrective Action 8D Process, Process improvement, Test planning, First Article Inspection, FMEAs, Control plans, Sampling inspection plans, Process Capability and Statistical process control applications in a GD&T environment, Variation Management of Key Characteristics and Special processes.

Senior Quality Engineer – Nadcap Coordinator

Provided leadership with implementation of AS9100 and Nadcap Chemical Processing, NDT, Shot Peening, Metal Bonding and Heat Treat requirements.

2001-2002 Ballard Power Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC

Quality Assurance Engineer - Measurement System Analysis

Evaluated data and recommended revisions to specifications where required.

Conducted product and process audits.

Performed FMEA, PPAP/ APQP and hazard/risk analysis during the product development and change processes. Coordinates repetability and reproducibility studies (MSA and Gauge R&R)and maintain related records.

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1998-2001 MEP Technologies Inc. Laval, QC

Quality Assurance Manager

Responsible for developing, coordinating and facilitating the Total Quality Process (TQM), developing and overseeing implementation of quality assurance system, related training. Implemented the quality system conforms to the standards ISO 9001 and W47.1 CWB (welding process).

1991–1998 Control Informatic Brossard, QC

Control Informatic introduced the world to the very first medical cables tester processor ever produced.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Adequacy of procured component and assembly specifications.

Provided assistance and support to all functional management in helping them determine the FDA/ISO compliance needs, assisted in the development and implementation of processes. Attended various product meetings with Engineering, Sales, Support, Marketing, and a customer to address product requirements, customer requirements and training issues.

1985–1991 Vulcan SRL. Bucharest, RO

Quality Engineer

Responsible to manage Quality Operating Systems

Maintained documented systems, which include Quality System, control plans and work instructions to meet ISO9001 requirements and ensured specified requirements to meet the new products releases by reviewing layouts, and internal audit results..

EDUCATION

2006-2010 Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Global Operations

1993-1997 Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBA)

Major : Quality, Minor : Operation Management

1980-1985 Bachelor Degree in Science (BEng)

Engineer Diploma in Materials

Major: Materials Minor: Composites

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Member of the American Society for Quality - CQA

Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen by Shingijutsu in Japan

HOBIES AND INTEREST: Tennis, ski and music.

References available upon request

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