Dimitri A. Kontos
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Cell: 708-***-****
E-mail: *********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
Dedicated, committed, and creative individual seeking an opportunity to
utilize the experience and knowledge already obtained in the Aerospace
Industry. Strengths: Quality systems experience, internal/external
auditing, managing suppliers, written and verbal communication, leadership,
writing and organizational skills, problem solving, creative input,
willingness to learn, and being a team player.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Northstar Aerospace March 2013 - present
Supplier Quality Engineer
* Responsible for conducting on-site supplier Quality Systems audits per
AS9100C requirements
* Responsible for coordinating supplier Program Management Reviews
* Internal auditor trained with certificate
* Lead auditor trained with certificate
* Conducting internal audits relating to processes and procedures
* Participating in monthly CAB meeting with customer with emphasis on
supplier performance
* Responsible for reviewing supplier corrective actions, and performing
follow-up verifications
* Tracked supplier performance based on quality and on-time delivery
(Supplier Scorecard)
* Conducting weekly shop walk audits
* Issuing of internal and external corrective actions
* Working with department personnel to resolve any supplier related non-
conformances
* Flowing down any customer related corrective actions to suppliers
* Scheduling corrective action meetings for internal and customer related
issues
* Skilled in working with Outlook, SharePoint, AS400, Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint Programs
Chicago Magnesium Casting Company January 2002 - March 2013
Quality Engineer/Designated Quality Representative (DQR)
* Hamilton Sundstrand and Sikorsky DQR certified
* International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) trained with certificate
* Responsible for investigations and RCCA for Non-Conformances and QN's,
for customers
* Working with our Quality Systems team to update/revise internal Quality
Control Procedures (QCP) and operator Work Instructions
* Involved with continuous Quality Inspection improvement
* Skilled in working with Outlook, Job Boss, Unipoint, Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint Programs
* Dimensional and visual verification on product with the use of dial and
digital
indicators, calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and height gauge measuring
devices
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Business Administration,
2000
Carl Sandburg High School - Orland Park, IL
High School Degree, 1995