Engineer Quality Assurance

Frank C. Slockbower Cell Phone: 480-***-****

White Pine, TN 37890 Email: ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary:

25+ years of extensive experience in Quality Assurance/Engineering, supervision and management in the aerospace/defense, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive and chemical industries. Areas of expertise include AS9100, ISO9001 and QS9000 quality systems, supplier management, auditing, customer interaction, RCCA, safety/environmental, regulatory compliance and chemical/physical testing. I’ve recently relocated to White Pine, TN but continue to work remotely for my current employer in AZ. My goal is to begin working locally in a position that makes optimal use of my diverse background and talents.

Work History:

2004-Present: Senior Principal Quality Assurance Engineer (Propulsion, Ordnance, Pneumatics and Composites Group Lead Engineer) - Orbital ATK Launch Vehicles Division; Chandler, AZ

Supplier management of solid motor procurements for DOD and NASA rocket programs.

Leads all hardware buyoffs, quality/process audits and requirements flow down.

Leadership role in propulsion contract negotiations.

Recognized by Boeing, the US DOD and NASA for outstanding performance.

Promoted three times.

1998-2003: Quality & Laboratory Services Manager - Analyze, Inc. and VB Cosmetics; Chandler, AZ

Responsible for quality and environmental compliance for two companies.

Developed and implemented a quality system conforming to ISO9001 and ISO Guide 25

Created and instructed all company quality training classes.

Implemented a system to legally dispose of and eliminate backlog of all hazardous waste.

Certified in DOT hazardous material transportation.

1992-1998: Senior QA Chemical Laboratory Supervisor - TRW Vehicle Safety Systems; Mesa, AZ

Supervised chemical test laboratories covering 3 shifts at two sites.

Designed and oversaw construction of a new test laboratory.

Department ISO9001 and QS9000 implementation team leader – first site in North America to achieve QS9000 certification.

Chemical Hygiene Officer for 3 chemistry groups, member of site HAZMAT committee.

Submitted and implemented over $2 million in cost reduction proposals.

Technical advisor to SAE Airbag Toxicity Task Force.

Promoted twice, winner of multiple performance awards.

EPA-certified test laboratory, no findings in any annual audits.

1989-1991: Quality Assurance Chemical Laboratory Supervisor - Hercules Aerospace; Kenvil, NJ

Responsible for quality testing, MIL-STD and regulatory compliance for the manufacture of military weapon systems and commercial gun powder.

Site Chemical Hygiene Officer, Industrial Hygienist, and NRC Radiation Safety Officer

NRC safety audit perfect score resulted in an invitation to join a US delegation to Russia.

EPA-certified test laboratory, no findings in any annual audits

1987-1989: Analytical Research Chemist - BASF Knoll Pharmaceuticals Division; Whippany, NJ

Developed and validated analytical methodology for analgesics and heart medications.

Experienced in GMP, GLP, USP-NF and FDA guidelines.

Member of the site HAZMAT emergency response team and safety committee.

Education: Bachelors Degree (Cum Laude) Biology (Chemistry minor)

Franklin Pierce University; Rindge, NH

Professional Memberships: ACS, AIC, AAAS

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