Executive Summary
Twenty five years of Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, and
Operational/Logistical services executive/leadership experience with
Fortune 500 and Mid-Size companies. By utilizing FMEA, six-sigma
applications, Value Stream Engineering with a focus on reduction in Cost of
Quality, I have the ability to effectively communicate and lead at all
levels, ensuring that the customer expectations are clearly comprehended,
while improving a stronger ROI.
Areas of Expertise
Cost of Quality Supply Chain Development Microsoft
Project
Operational Cost Reduction Customer Satisfaction and Enhancement Visio
Process Improvement Operational Planning,
Financial Management Asset Team Building. APPQ
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE &
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Wood Group PSO Global Supply Chain / Quality Manager Zurich,
Switzerland 2012-Present
> Lead and Developed Global Quality Supplier development and monitoring
program.
> Participated with Engineering and Operations in identifying key
supplier actions to support Business cost reduction operating plans
> Build rapport and foster proactive communications with global
suppliers and product/project management teams.
> Coordinated all auditor training efforts in North American and Europe,
including ll third party surveillance audits.
> Lead process improvement teams as defined by developing and
implementing key process metrics, including setting company quality
objectives, communicate objectives and measure success.
> Reporting directly to Global PSO Director the quality and business
goals, including leading efforts to reduce CONC by 50%.
> Set and manage APM Switzerland staff annual quality department budget
of$1.2 M, including oversight for training budget.
> 85% travel to supplier locations, international and domestic.
Rockwell Collins/ Senior Design Quality Engineer Cedar
Rapids, IA 2011-2012
> Part of team in preparation of technical proposals for products and
services for Government Systems, by evaluating Rockwell Collins
supplier products and processes for best application.
> Provided technical leadership with other CEH (Complex Electronic
Hardware) design quality engineers. Provided guidance and assistance
to Rockwell Collins supply chain, and support functions to assure
product and process quality requirements are correctly flow down.
> Part of team in the preparation of DQE bids based upon established
engineering bids/design plans for its validity. .
> Black Belt facilitator toward analyzing root causes of deficiencies
and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented, in efforts to
reduce COQ yearly goal of $145M.
> Assisted in efforts toward improving First Pass Yield for GS
Transition averaging 40% improvement.
Hawker/Beechcraft/Operations Wichita, Ks
2008-2011
> Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, ensuring second and third tier
subcontracts quality and terms and conditions are adhered to.
> Conducted Supplier Audit surveillance on vendor and sub-contract
vendor, utilizing APPQ.
> Conducted vendor transition of operational and product assembly for
supplier outsourcing.
> Manufacturing Engineer identifying, eliminating constraints, while
providing operational support.
> Identified and established products for Supplier Outsourcing.
> Overseeing 45 operational personnel consisting of 60% percent business
unit.
> Produced Cost of Quality reductions in leading reduction of production
hours.
Electromech Technologies/ Director of Quality Assurance Wichita, KS
2007-2008
> Directed all Quality Assurance Programs and Inspection for $45 M
aerospace FAA repair station and Production Company; Maintaining AS-
9100, ISO 9002, and EASA Certifications.
> Directed and monitored Supply Chain Quality initiates, third-party
audits, and supplier approval program.
> Performed Contract Reviews to ensure Voice of the Customer (VOC) was
captured.
> Oversaw $1million dollar budget, 22 personnel staff, including
management, Quality Engineers, and hourly personnel.
Raytheon Aircraft Center / Hawker/Beechcraft
Wichita, KS 2005-2007
> Project Lead and directed 8 Mechanical Engineers with $1million dollar
budget.
> Certified Six Sigma Expert/Blackbelt, leading Kaizen events and other
Lean initiatives. Projects improved risk litigation of $3.5 million
dollar over a two year period.
> Quality Team Leader created and managing Juran Root Cause, gauge R & R
and other Control Plan Process for Hawker 4000 transition to
production, producing sustainable improvement results in 60 day
achievement.
> Lead Auditor for ensuring compliance to ISO9002/2000, AS-9100 and
other FAA Regulatory compliances. Audited second and third-tier
supplier performance.
LabOne Medical / Quality Assurance Administrator Lenexa, Kansas
2003-2005
> Directed and reviewed Second and Third-tier Supplier Quality Vendor
performance audits and vendor performance program, ensuring compliance
to HIPPA and FDA regulations.
> Directed and performed Cost of Quality utilizing Gap Analysis and
Operational Process Flow,.
> Documented and implemented improved process projects for
pharmaceutical logistics.
> Responsible for analyzing vendor and operational performance utilizing
SPC, and other quality statistical tools.
> Developed process and procedures toward ISO 9002 certification.
Metals USA / Quality Regional Director Kansas City,
MO 2001-2003
> Directed and implemented ISO 9002 as Regional Quality Director
covering three states for distribution/production facilities.
> Lead implemented Cost of Quality and business development for six
facilities.
> Led audits with two RAB certified outside vendor audit groups.
> Created scrap and rework metrics, reducing cost by tonnage at $10,000
a week.
Reliance Metal Center/Quality Manager Wichita, KS
1997-2001
> Implemented procedures, including work instructions for aerospace
operations firm, leading to AS-9100 and ISO 9002 Certifications.
> Developed scrap cost elimination by 45-50%.
> Directed and reviewed Second and Third-tier Supply Chain Quality
Vendor performance program
> Documented and created quality guidelines as Third-Tier Supplier for
$21million dollar contract between Wichita, KS aerospace distributor
and Bell Helicopter Dallas, TX.
Boeing Aerospace/Business Wichita, KS 1988-
1997
> Facilitated training for Boeing Aerospace Commercial Business Unit.
> Performed needs analysis, curriculum development, implementation of
unit director objectives, evaluation of process and results.
EDUCATION
BS; Human Resource Management: Friends University; Wichita KS
1998
Master Business Administration: MBA Friends University; Wichita, KS
2010
Hawker beech Craft Black Belt DMAIC; Completion
2007
Raytheon Six Sigma Expert/Blackbelt; Certified
2007
ISO 9002/2000 Lead Auditor Certified; RAB Certification
2001
United States Army Officer Candidate School
2005
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