Engineer Quality

J. TODD STEWART

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Charlotte, NC 28277-4086

704-***-**** (Home)

704-***-**** (Mobile)

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SUMMARY:

Experienced Quality Manager/Engineer with proven record of success implementing quality and process improvements in the aerospace/defense, medical device and data/telecommunications markets. Strong background in research & development, new product introduction and manufacturing operations.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, AS9003).

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA, RCCA, RCA, 8D, 5Y, etc.).

Incoming/in-process/final inspection & test.

Dispositioning nonconforming material (MRB).

Advanced Quality Tools (FMEA, Control Plans, Statistical Sampling Plans, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc.).

Database development, implementation and administration.

Data mining and statistical data analysis (SPC, DOE, Cpk, GR&R, ANOVA, hypothesis testing, Pareto analysis, etc.).

New product research, development and commercialization.

Direct supervision of technical personnel (engineers, supervisors, technicians, inspectors, auditors, etc.).

Quality Assurance department/laboratory management.

Supplier quality assurance system development, implementation and administration.

Supplier improvement, development and management.

Internal/external audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).

Technical writing (Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions, forms, test methods, test protocols/reports, failure investigations, corrective action reports, audit checklists/plans/reports, laboratory reports, first article inspection reports, etc.).

Medical device industry requirements (FDA regulations/guidelines, 21 CFR Part 820, CE Mark, 510(k) Submissions, Shelf Life/Accelerated Aging Studies, Design Control, Design Verification and Validation, etc.).

Training (SPC, applied statistics, manufacturing process controls, sampling plans, internal auditing, etc.).

Excellent computer skills (MS Office Professional, MS Project, Visio, Minitab, Statgraphics, SAP, Oracle, BaaN, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

HUBER+SUHNER, Incorporated, Charlotte, NC

Senior Quality Engineer (2014 – present)

Manufacturing of Radio Frequency, Low Frequency and Fiber Optic connectors and cable assemblies for the aerospace/defense, medical device, telecommunications, transportation and industrial markets.

Chemring Detection Systems (formerly General Dynamics ATP), Charlotte, NC

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (2004 – 2014)

Prime defense contractor specializing in research, development and manufacturing of Radio Frequency jammers and chemical/biological/explosives detection systems.

Kings Electronics Company, Rock Hill, SC

Quality Assurance Manager (2004)

Research, development and manufacturing of Radio Frequency connectors and cable assemblies for the aerospace/defense and data/telecommunications markets.

Volex, Incorporated, Conover, NC

Quality Manager (2002 – 2004)

Manufacturing of cable assemblies and wiring harnesses for the medical device and data/telecommunications markets.

Alcatel, Claremont, NC

Characterization Manager (2000 – 2002)

Manufacturing of single mode optical fiber for the data/telecommunications markets.

C. R. Bard, Incorporated, Covington, GA

Quality Engineer (1996 – 2000)

Research, development and manufacturing of medical devices for the urological specialty market.

Sara Lee Corporation, Playtex Apparel, Newnan, GA

Quality Assurance Manager (1995 – 1996)

Manufacturing of women’s undergarments.

Wellman Incorporated, Marion, SC

Development Engineer/Statistical Process Control Coordinator (1992 – 1994)

Research, development and manufacturing of polyester staple fiber for the apparel and highway construction markets.

Amoco Fabrics & Fibers Company, R&D Center, Atlanta, GA

Physical Testing Lab Supervisor/Research Engineer (1988 – 1992)

Research, development and manufacturing of polypropylene fabrics, yarns and fibers primarily for use in the carpet industry.

Amoco Fabrics & Fibers Company, Color Products Plant, Bainbridge, GA

Quality Engineer/Statistical Process Control Coordinator (1986 – 1988)

Manufacturing of polypropylene color concentrates primarily for use in the carpet industry.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree, University of South Carolina, December 1985

Major: Chemical Engineering

HONORS/AWARDS:

HUBER+SUHNER Above and Beyond Award (2015)

GDATP Spotlight Achievement Award for Teamwork and Continuous Improvement Initiatives (2010)

GDATP Spotlight Achievement Award for Quality and Cost Savings Initiatives (2010)

General Dynamics Corporation Supply Chain Management Excellence Award (2010)

GDATP President’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and Business Achievement (2007)

GDATP Spotlight Achievement Award for Teamwork and Quality Initiatives (2006)

C. R. Bard Employee Excellence/Extra Effort Award (2000)

United Nations International Committee for the Environment Award for Technical Achievement (1994)

Amoco Chemical Company Prism Award for Technical Achievement (1992)

Amoco Fabrics & Fibers Color Products Plant Employee of the Quarter (1987)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Senior Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)

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