Paul D. Ethridge

817-***-****

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Professional Summary

AS9100C and ISO9000 QA Procedure Development Process Improvements Team Leadership TQM DMAIC Methodology Training/Development IPC-A-610

Project Management Proposal Preparation Planning CPAR/SCAR RCCA Team Facilitation ESDS Customer Service FAA/DMIR Auditing

Professional Experience

Aircommcorp

Addison, Texas. 2014 – Present

Quality Site Lead

Provide QA leadership for Production, Supply Chain and Customer Service.

Lead RCCA efforts to increase production, decrease non-conformances and improve Production as well as Shipping/Handling procedures.

Provide QA support for multiple third-party audits.

Perform internal EASA audits on Repair Station.

Perform external “vendor” audits, (SQE).

Provide QA reporting at all Production Meetings.

Provide training for AS9100, FOD and Safety.

Manage and supervise multiple QA inspectors.

Manage site Calibration procedure.

Routinely perform Conformities as company “agent”

Selected Accomplishments

Designed, implemented and maintained FPY database.

Designed, implemented and maintained the site MRB/Isolation cage.

Designed and maintained KPI for QA.

Wrote multiple System Level Procedures.

Wrote multiple Level III Work Instructions.

Wrote and maintained SCARs, (supplier) as well as CPAR, (internal) documents.

DMIR trained and certified.

United Copper Industries

Denton, Texas. 2013 – 2014

Quality Engineer

Created and provided Standard Work instructions for QA lab techs.

Identified a need for and aided implementation of pictorial references.

Translated data to Process Flow Maps used in multiple processes.

Revised work processes in efforts to increase production and improve quality.

Photo-Etch

Fort Worth, Texas. 2012 – 2013

Quality Engineer

Provided continuous improvement initiatives for multiple fabrication cells.

Implemented 6-S initiatives to streamline work flow.

Identified a need for and aided implementation of pictorial references.

Assured operators were provided with the proper tools, engineering, planning and programming.

Designed, implemented and posted graphics for display.

Created multiple flow charts depicting process flow.

Designed, fabricated and implemented storage units for machining tools.

Initiated writing of Material Handling handbook.

Provided internal and external customers with RCCA.

Selected Accomplishments

Wrote and provided training for FOD prevention program.

Created and provided training for ESDS program.

Implemented daily, plant-wide communications for all employees.

Initiated and implemented daily “Gemba Walks”.

Facilitated multiple process improvement initiatives.

Aided Manufacturing Engineers implementing Standard Work.

Trained and certified in IPC-A-610 technologies.

Trained and certified in handling ESDS products and materials.

Zodiac Aircraft

Gainesville, Texas. 2011 - 2012

Manufacturing Engineer

Supported multiple assembly lines and production areas within assembly.

Provided tools, equipment and engineering specifications to floor workers.

Initiated and wrote Foreign Object Debris/Damage, (FOD), prevention program.

Initiated Standard Work processing for Tourist Class Seating assembly line.

Addressed multiple “8-D‘s” with RCCA.

Provided pictorial guide to assure Standard Work sustainment.

Facilitated Lean Manufacturing Processes by using 6-S techniques.

Translated data to Process Flow Maps used in multiple assembly areas.

Selected Accomplishments

Assisted floor operators/managers with implementation of Standard Work

Created laser targeting system for label installation

Facilitated multiple process improvements based on pictorial evidence

Created/provided presentations describing issue, cause(s), recommendations, cost analyses, and timeline.

Revised work processes in efforts to increase production and improve quality.

Designed and implemented laser targeting system for pneumatic labeler.

Lockheed Martin Aerospace

Fort Worth, Texas. 2002 - 2011

Quality Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer Staff

Supported / functioned in tubing / welding, electrical harnesses, composite structures, metallic machining processes, and shipping and handling areas.

Reviewed daily Quality reports to identify non-conforming issues.

Performed trend analysis for daily Quality reports.

Created teams from 2 - 20 members to identify costly failures within processes.

Reviewed drawings and specs to determine best method for problem resolution.

Performed RCA to assist in resolving issues.

Created presentations for audiences from floor-level to upper management.

Facilitated Kaizen events for high-level problem resolution.

Selected Accomplishments

Acquired LM21 Green Belt certification to affect problem resolution.

Submitted request for patents on 3 tools invented.

Changed handling procedures from warehouse, reducing damages by 85% at cost reduction / avoidance exceeding $200,000 per year.

Managed zero backlogs within work queue.

Created spreadsheets and documentation guidelines for Prod-Ops.

Military Service

U.S. Navy. 3 years of service. Medically discharged.

Education and Professional Development

Coursework in Business Management. Tarrant County College. Hurst, Texas.

Six Sigma. Green Belt Certification. LM21 Six Sigma. Fort Worth, Texas.

Six Sigma. White Belt Certification. LM21 Six Sigma. Fort Worth, Texas.

Member North Texas Society of Manufacturing Engineers

DMIR Trained and Certified. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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