Michael L. Mabon
Quality Manager
**********@*****.***
I am a U.S. Citizen.
LinkedIn Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-l-mabon/7/248/948
Summary
I am an energetic, self-motivated Quality professional looking for a
challenging position or consulting opportunities.
Experienced in streamlining and improving production and quality processes
for a variety of manufacturing organizations, including computer
manufacturing, contract manufacturing, aerospace, and non-profit
industries.
Skilled problem-solver, technical writer, researcher, and organizer with a
solid background in implementing and auditing Quality Management Systems
based on ISO 9000, AS9100, and AS9120.
Experienced in Lean 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5-S, Capability Maturity
Model (CMM), Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies, and Statistical
Process Control (SPC)
Experience
Quality Manager at LTD Material, Austin, Texas
October 17, 2013 to March 28, 2014
LTD Material is a manufacturer of quality quartzware for the semiconductor
industry and offers repair and refurbishment services to companies like
Freescale, Samsung, and Maxim. I manage a department of three inspectors
and an acid cleaning area and report to the VP of Operations
Quality Manager at Mico Machine. La Grange, TX
September 2012 to October 16, 2013
Mico Machine manufactures machined, plated, and painted components for the
aerospace industry for all the major aircraft manufacturers, including
Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Northrop-Grumman, Triumph-Vought, and others.
Managed the AS9100 QMS, performed internal audits, FAIs in Net-Inspect, and
inspected outside processing of aluminum, titanium, steel, and stainless
steel components. I managed a staff of one admin and five inspectors on two
shifts.
Consultant / Trainer at Quality in Austin
May 2011 - September 2012
Quality in Austin provides management consulting services, customized on-
site training solutions, and training seminar programs
Accomplishments:
-Developed 'How to Write Effective Procedures' training seminar
-Developed 'How to Write Effective Job Descriptions' training seminar
-Developed 'Working on the Right Side of the Pareto Chart' seminar
Quality Manager at Scientific Machine & Welding
March 2011 -April 2011 (2 months)
SM&W is a manufacturer of build to print, precision, machined components
and turn key assemblies
Quality Manager -hired to prepare company for AS9100:2009 certification
Accomplishments:
-After a two months at Scientific Machine & Welding, the project to prepare
them for AS9100 certification was canceled because they were not prepared
for the magnitude of the work required
Quality Manager at RSI Inc.
September 2006 -August 2010 (4 years)
RSI-CRI, Inc. is an aerospace and military contract electronic manufacturer
Quality Manager, including Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer
Experienced with AS9102 First Article Inspection procedures
Accomplishments:
-Achieved a difficult AS9100B/ISO 9001:2000 recertification two weeks after
starting with the company (10/2006)
-Achieved AS9120 certification for the Pflugerville Distribution Facility
(11/2008)
-Improved document control system by adopting the KnowledgeTree open source
software application.
-Improved the Corrective Action system by contracting with a web-based
services provider located in Ft. Worth, TX
-Implemented an improved binocular optical inspection system for cable
harness inspections (Vision Engineering)
-Developed a project management system to meet all of the AS9100, section
7.0 requirements for product realization
-Developed 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, and Risk Management programs (including
spreadsheet risk management)
Quality Manager at San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
June 2004 -September 2006 (2 years 4 months)
SALB is part of the nonprofit National Industries for the Blind, which
secures government contracts for military clothing, office supplies, and
other goods
Quality Manager, including Quality Engineering and Manufacturing
Engineering
Accomplishments:
-Planned, developed, and achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification for a non-
profit light-assembly and sewing facility that employs a 75% visually
impaired workforce in just six months with no findings.
-Improved reporting and analysis of quality inspection data over several
product lines
-Improved a major customer's satisfaction and confidence in our ability to
meet their quality and production goals and objectives which resulted in
additional contract opportunities with other customers
-Developed Production Planning tools to track daily performance
Certifications
ISO 9000 & AS9120 Comprehension (including AS9100B)
ISOmetrix February 2008
Certificate of Award; ISO 9000 Internal Auditor
Perry Johnson, Inc. October 1995
Certificate for Effective Quality Auditing
Richard Kleckner and Clyde Brewer August 1988
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Achievement in the Implementation of ISO 9001:2000
San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
December 2004
Presented to me in recognition for achieving ISO 9000 certification for
them within 6 months of my hire date (June 14, 2004 to December 17, 2004).
Education
Iowa Western Community College
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1975 -1976
Activities and Societies: IEEE
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Quality Engineering, 1975 -1975
Radio Engineering Institute
Associate's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1972 -1974
Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA
High School diploma, College Prep, 1969 -1971