Quality Engineer

RUDDIE McDONALD

Maryland 240-***-**** ********.******@*****.***

QUALITY ENGINEERING ASSURANCE LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS PLANNING QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

SENIOR QUALITY MANAGER

Quality-driven leader with in-depth expertise in the management and delivery of quality programs, training, and auditing. A recognized expert on all facets of compliance with QMS requirement, offering an extensive knowledge in data analysis, cost methodology, quality audit concepts and principles, engineering and lean manufacturing processes.

Proven success leading and establishing programs, policies, and procedures that evaluate precision, accuracy, and capability of processes, products, production equipment/testing, measurement, and analytical equipment facilities. Able to communicate technical concepts to key stakeholders and C-level executives.

A strong leader, able to build teams that optimize resources and deliver cost-effective results. Analytical and resourceful, with and attention to detail.

BENCHMARK AVHIEVEMENTS IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Led team that successfully integrated 3 business units’ (BU’s) quality systems into one Quality Management System (QMS) to realize ISO 9001 certification.

Developed and deployed a key training program to support ISO compliance and quality methodologies that enhanced lean manufacturing processes. Delivered 50+ internal training classes based on ISO and quality engineering principles.

Spearheaded and maintained Alcore’s QMS, which included quality manual, quality procedure, standards, and specifications to secure AS9100C certification and NADCAP composite accreditation.

Saved a $500,000 yearly over program lifecycle, and increased on-time delivery (OTD) to 95% through the introduction of applied total productive maintenance (TPM) planning and the implementation of statistical process control (SPC).

CAREER NARRATIVE

Meggitt Baltimore Inc. (Formerly Cobham Advanced Electronics Solutions) – Baltimore, MD – 2014 to Present

SENIOR QULAITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

Brought on board to establish and maintain company quality procedures, standards, and specifications that meet international, national, and customer requirements. Develop, plan, and implement improvements to the quality system to support all departments through teaching, training, and deploying quality tools, concepts, practices, and methods for process improvements. Apply internal/external customer specifications and enhance systems to ensure consistent compliance. Oversee development, implementation, and verification of product and processes for internal/external quality requirements.

Served as subject matter expert (SME), utilizing statistical analysis and problem-solving tools/techniques to improve Randome programs OTD by 50%.

Integrated 5S philosophy into Randome composite cleanroom to decrease workplace distractions which, amplified process viability, improved safety and worker performance, decreased defects and increased cleanroom throughput by 25%.

Developed solutions that improved overall operational efficiency by 45% utilizing capability studies to identify problems.

Performed quality engineering reviews of design documentation to guarantee 100% compliance of stated requirements, including customer quality requirement and applicable regulatory/statutory regulations.

Led a highly integrated product line team that improved manufacturing process for composite radomes by reducing rework and scrap rate by 60%.

Alcore – Edgewood, MD – 2013 to 2014

QUALITY SYSTEM ENGINEER / AUDITOR

Engineered and executed business system improvement utilizing statistical analysis and methodologies to identify opportunities, plan improvements, influence key plans, and provide follow up. Acted as in-house consultant to all departments and led quality improvement activities. Warranted the applicability of current quality policies, procedures, and objectives. Reviewed supplier-manufacturing processes, and collaborated with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement

RUDDIE McDONALD

Maryland 240-***-**** ********.******@*****.***

opportunities. Communicated with engineering, quality engineering, and supply chain to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements.

Developed and managed a system for demonstrating compliance to national standards and customer requirements.

Partnered with supplier to evaluate supplier quality data and identified process improvement opportunities within the supply chain; designed corrective action plans to address process failures, which reduced receiving inspection cycle by 20%, and increased the percentage of certified suppliers from 80% to 90%, and established a supplier rating system.

Supported the development and maintenance of the Customer Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plan, internal non-conformance, and Alcoe’s corporate QMS.

Trained process owners on corrective and preventive action plans and root cause analysis tools; authored training material and conducted 12+ training sessions with approximately 20 participants in each session.

Instructed 5 internal auditors engaging in 10+ audits within AS9100C QMS processes; trained all quality and production staff on the basics of AS9100C and QMS documentation and auditing.

Successfully recertified the corporation’s QMS to AS9100C certification, and integrated the organization’s QMS into a McGill corporate quality structure.

AirBoss-Defence Inc., - Landover, MD – 2008 to 2013

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR (2011 to 2013)

Promoted to analyze key performance indicators (KPI) and support the management review process. Directed initiatives within quality improvement projects, generating targets for optimal evolution of metrics, and driving action to exceed targets. Partnered with cross-functional teams to design and implement procedures to manufacturer products and services to meet customer requirements, monitor results, engage in root-cause analysis, and implement corrective action.

Collaborated with Defense Contract Management Agency quality assurance representatives in support of First Article Inspection, internal audits of QMS, product and process audits, and correction action requests.

Designed an ISO 9001 internal auditor training program, and created a Material Review Board (MRB) to oversee the disposition of non-conforming material.

Launched procedures to ensure products, processes, and the measurement and reporting of key suppliers’ metrics to achieve a 100% ISO compliance.

Designed root cause analysis (RCA) tools and methodologies for managers and supervisors fostering continual improvement (CI), which reduced defects and failure rates by 25% and improved delivery performance from 80% to 90%.

QUALITY ENGINEERING MANAGER (2008 to 2011)

Verified product tolerance and quality requirements critical to product production aligning with customer specifications and collaborated with product development, engineering, and production staff to implement procedures and designs to safeguard quality. Maximized machine uptime and utilization.

Developed comprehensive quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, flowcharts, forms, templates, checklists, and worksheets to improve process compliance.

Maintained compliance with IT data policies and procedures.

Chaired the MRB accountable for reviewing, evaluating, and disposing of nonconforming materials.

Previous Employment

SENIOR QUALITY SPECIALIST – Sulzer Metco – Westbury, NY – 2003 to 2008

APPLICATION ENGINEER TRAINER – ASML – Ridgefield, CT – 2000 to 2001

APPLICATION ENGINEER – RVSI Electronics – Hauppauge, NY – 2000

PROJECT ENGINEER - Pall Corporation – Cortland, NY – 1997 to 1999

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica/Rome, NY

ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence 2013

MoreStream University Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification 2015

ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt 2006

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor 2004

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer 2002

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