Quality Engineer

Derwayne Anthony Davis

434-***-**** ● H **** Cornel Circle, McDonough, GA 30253 ● * **********@*******.***

~ Experienced Quality Manufacturing Engineer ~

Offering hands-on background and expertise in

Manufacturing and Process Engineering

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Statistical Process Control

Quality and Safety Management

Electronics Manufacturing and Avionics Electronic

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Communication and Coordination

Data Trend and Component Level Analysis

Problem Solving and Analysis

Training & Development

Organization Development

Leadership Skills

Profile Overview

Highly skilled quality manufacturing engineer with more than thirteen years of experience in Leadership, improving quality, profitability and processes within the electronics, product development/design, and manufacturing industries.

Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturability and implement quality standards.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as completing reverse engineering investigations, threat analysis, and vulnerability assessments for electromechanical products and processes.

Exceptionally detailed, organized, and focused professional with a unique ability to successfully manage multiple quality projects simultaneously, utilizing proficiency in handling complex tasks that require mechanical aptitude and technical skills.

Established record of accomplishment for coming up with practical improvement initiatives to enhance company’s overall effectiveness and harnesses the latent potential of workers.

Oversaw and guided the development and implementation of strategies, which resulted in improved efficiency and accelerated growth and profitability – resulting in $1.1 million in a quarter by designing and training personnel.

Gained a full understanding of quality programs with the proven ability to implement 5S and Kaizen methodologies.

Experienced in operating, maintaining, and repairing specialized processing equipment in a clean room.

Relevant Experience

Quality Manufacturing Engineer ● NCR Virginia

2016 - Present

Performed quality engineering activities to ensure a high level of process and product quality.

Collect and analyze complaints to assess trending quality issues; propose/participate in the implementation of corrective action.

Analyze quality problems and discrepant material to identify root causes to propose corrective action. Manage daily activities regarding quality issues arising from supplier non-conforming materials, internally fabricated parts and assemblies.

Work with the supply chain team to ensure the quality of raw materials, components, or sub-assemblies meets quality standards.

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering in the development of quality assurance methodologies for new and existing products and processes. Provide organizational leadership in application of advanced quality tools, such as: process capability studies, gauge repeatability, design of experiments, statistical analysis to foster continuous process improvement.

Develop/initiate procedures and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Assist in performing internal and supplier audits.

Devise sampling methods and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting of product quality and reliability data.

Quality Manufacturing Engineer ● NCR Georgia

2014 - 2016

Supervised, managed and trained a team of 30 at NCR PTC LAB. Perform detailed analysis and improve key quality processes that drove higher customer satisfaction and lower cost to the NCR business. Analyzed information to drive process improvements.

Designed and developed test procedures while assisting in the evaluation of test equipment required to perform quality checks.

Constructed test fixtures and completed reverse engineering investigations, threat analysis, and vulnerability assessments for electromechanical products and processes. Led in implementation of a nonconformance analysis and corrective action.

Researched and developed new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer products, processes, and support systems.

Analyzed performance metrics to ensure service processes and products support business objectives with highest quality.

Evaluated best practices on failure analysis and root cause corrective actions to ensure consistent and quality customer service.

Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) across a wide range of NCR product lines.

Trained team members and suppliers to perform effective RCA and CAPA while developing/refining problem solving and process improvement methods and toolkit. Was responsible for creating Quality documentation outlining procedures and methodologies.

Participated and facilitated cross-functional teams on process control and optimization projects to stabilize and improve first passed yield. Led in a wide array of other continuous improvement projects – Technician Intelligence Qualification.

Manufacturing Tech ● Intel

2011 - 2014

Spearheaded equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of semiconductor for wafer production.

Oversaw technical manuals, specifications, drawings/diagrams, and schematics, written and verbal instructions in utilizing variety of tools, test equipment, problem solving techniques and communication skills to work in a clean room environment.

Managed data collection for online adjustment and defect reduction to support Fab objectives.

Was fully responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing specialized processing equipment in a clean room.

Led in production operations, flow management, and integrated-circuit fab (lithography, diffusion, thin films, etch, metalization).

Manufacturing Engineer ● GSYUASA, Inc.

2010 - 2011

Oversaw the crimping and manufacturing of wire harness to NASA standards.

Collected data, populated spreadsheets, and issued reports; read mechanical drawings and electrical schematic diagrams.

Operated calipers, dial gauges, torque wrenches, compressed gas nozzles; assembled electro-chemical cells in a clean room setting.

Support Engineer ● E.G.O. North America, Inc.

2007 - 2009

Resolved technical issues, daily technical communication on project status, and potential issues to internal and external clients. Assisted in document preparation for accounts. Provided support to GE, Electrolux, and BOSH in Germany, Spain and Mexico.

Led leadership and training to operations personnel, handled warranty claims collection, and performed the failure analysis.

Developed final report with full description of the root cause and corrective actions for the complete closure.

Performed routine visits to customers that helped resolved technical and processing issues.

Process Quality Engineer ● Panasonic

2001 - 2007

Closely managed and trained up to 20 people (1st and 2nd shifts for sorts at Honda, GM and Toyota). Supervised Quality Auditors.

Provided quality system and technical support in electronics manufacturing in accordance with standards set by PASA.

Was accountable for analysis of process documentation to identify quality improvement and efficiency, statistical data, and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality/reliability expectancy of finished products.

Inspected quality and stratified data that helped improve decision-making using Pareto Analysis. Developed in-process inspection criteria and procedures in the production cycle and ensured product consistently met quality control standards.

Implemented improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization.

Generated quality alert, re-work instructions and ISO/QS9000/TS16949.Handled printing of Circuit Board Assembly, DVD/CD, Head Units, and Amplifiers to meet customer requirement.

Previous Experience

Avionics Radar Technician ● United States Army 1992 to 2001

Supervised and commanded squad in US ARMY to ensure Regulation where being follow to completed missions

Handled circuit-troubleshooting, repairs, tests on diagnostic equipment; diagnosed problems of avionic radar equipment.

Was accountable for the maintenance of Avionic Airborne Radar equipment including Terrain-following Avoidance radars, Doppler Navigation radars, Weather radars, radar altimeters, radar transponders, navigational distance and bearing equipment.

Education and Credentials

Associate in Science – Business Administration (2010) ● Everest University

Electronics ● US Army Advanced Electronic School, Ft. Gordon, GA

Hazardous Materials Transportation Training Certification - GS Yuasa Lithium Power (2011)

NASA – STA 8737 Certification (2010)

NASA – STA 8739.1 GS Yuasa Lithium Power (2010)

NASA – STA 8739.4 GS Yuasa Lithium Power (2010)

US Army Special Electronic Certification

FCC Licensed

Industry Writing Training

ISO/TS 1649:2002 Management Training (2008)

ISO/TS Core Tool Training

Leadership Training (2005)

Core Tool Training Class (2004)

Green Belt 6 Sigma Training (2004)

Special Electronics Equipment Repair (1994)

Basic Combat Training Basic Training (1993)

Avionic Radar Repairer Avionics Special Equipment Repair (1993)

Secret Security Clearance

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