EDUCATION

B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, 1992

B.S. Aviation Technology, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri, 1988

SUMMARY

19+ years of hands on experience in Aerospace Composites and Metal Aircraft Manufacturing which include Hand Lay-up, Autoclave Cure, Compression Molding, and Tape Wrap along with Sheet Metal and Machined Parts CNC Machining, Anodizing, Chem Film, Cad Plating and Primer/Paint Application.

6+ yrs of experience in supervision as Manufacturing Planning Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager

Working knowledge of supplier performance metrics, scorecards and use of statistical analysis and problem solving techniques to determine product quality, to evaluate process capabilities and drive continual improvement.

EXPERIENCE

Arrowhead Products – Los Alamitos, CA. Composites and Metal Ducts for Aircraft & Propulsion Lines

Quality Engineer Liaison Source Inspection (Completed 6-Month Contract) 02/2016 to 08/2016

Working on behalf of Liebherr Aerospace France at Arrowhead Products as Resident QE Liaison

Responsible for Source Inspection, Monitoring Supplier Development and Performance, and On Time delivery.

Interfaced with Customer’s Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production to reduce rejects and scraps.

Aerospace Mfg Group – AMG Torrance, CA. Machine Shop for Cam Latch, Seat Track, Rod Ends

Manufacturing Engineer (Completed 6-Month Contract Term) 02/2015 to 10/1/15

Developed and maintained Engineering & Manufacturing Bill of Materials in MRP/ERP data base for preparing Manufacturing Work Instructions.

Directly responsible for Estimating/Bidding, Work Instructions, Project Schedules, Production Issue resolution and Customer Interface.

Transited products from Engineering to Manufacturing, Shop Floor, and Customer acceptance.

AstroSpar Inc. Inc. – City of Industry, CA. Machine Shop for Spars and Stringers for Boeing airplanes

Supplier Quality Engineer 09/2010 to 08/2014

Performed inspections from small detail parts to assemblies, installations, and final products for conformity.

Provided technical support and quality oversight of machined parts and machining processes to suppliers.

Developed and deployed continuous improvement initiatives to support supplier development & performance goals. Performed supplier capability evaluations for initial approvals,

Performed Supplier’s audit for certification and surveillance purposes by travelling to their facilities.

Supplier Liaison for Quality issues and performed Source Inspection at Suppliers.

Prepared First Article Inspection Reports and submitted thru Net Inspect internet based software.

Interfaced with customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues regarding production and deliveries.

Responded Customer issued CAPA (Corrective & Preventative Actions) and issued CAPAs to Suppliers.

Presented sound, data-based arguments to Senior Executives to implement and drive change in the Supplier Quality Department

TL Machine Inc. – Garden Grove, CA. Precision Machine Shop for Aerospace and Medical Industries

QA/Mfg Manager (Temp to Perm. Did not go Perm due to 2008 Recession) 10/2008 to 01/2010

Responsible for certification and implementation of AS9100 standards for the company.

Reviewed company and customer drawings, inspection reports, P/O. and QA manuals to ensure quality requirements are met.

Interfaced with customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues regarding production.

Ducommun AeroStructures – Monrovia, CA. Manufacturer of Composite Winglets, Rotors, & Spoilers Manufacturing Process/Estimating Engineer (Massive Lay Off) 03/2007 to 10/2008

Communicated with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Shop Floor, Production Control for deliveries & deadlines

Developed and maintained Engineering & Manufacturing Bill of Materials in product data base for preparing Manufacturing Work Instructions.

Directly responsible for Estimating/Bidding, Work Instructions, Project Schedules, Production Issue resolution and Customer Interface.

Attended and led few Kaizen events in support of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvements.

Reinhold Industries – Santa Fe Springs, CA. Manufacturer of Composites Parts for Rockets and Missiles Aerospace MFG Project Engineer (New Owners/Investors reorganized staff) 07/2003 to 01/2007

Reporting to the Engineering Manager responsible for “womb to tomb” manufacturing processes for building Composite Nozzles and related parts for rockets and missiles

Directly responsible for Estimating/Bidding, Work Instructions, Project Schedules, Production Issue resolution and Customer Interface

Focus effort was for On-Time delivery and scrap reduction through Lean Manufacturing principles.

Customer supplied spec calling for an obsolete metal. Researched new sources and re-wrote spec for customer approval to include new metal to be bonded with composite material.

Analyzed Engineering Change (ECN/ECO) and prepared documentation for floor, tooling, and work instructions.

Communicated with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Shop Floor, Production Control for deliveries & deadlines

Developed, wrote, & implemented engineering specs and manufacturing operating procedures & polices.

ADAM AIRCRAFT – Denver, Colorado. Composites commuter aircraft design and manufacturer Quality Engineer 05/2000 to 03/2003

Responsible for vendor certification/selection, disposition of discrepant materials through MRB, provided leadership to QA Inspectors/Technicians

Conducted in-line inspection of assemblies, installations and final products for this start up manufacturer of light weight “Composite” single engine airplanes.

Planned, promoted and coordinated compliance of ISO9000/AS9100 Quality Standards.

Achieved FAA Type Certification for company’s design of this all composite twin engine aircraft.

CIRRUS DESIGN – Duluth, Minnesota. Composites commuter aircraft design and manufacturer Supervisor, Manufacturing & Production Control 03/1997 to 05/2000

Responsible for managing a team of 6 staff in Manufacturing Planning, Material Planning, Production Planning and Shipping/Receiving for this manufacture of light weight Composite single engine airplanes.

Performed inspections from small detail parts to assemblies, installations, and final products for conformity.

Analyzed results from FAA audits and made recommendations for corrective actions in achieving Type Certificate.

Planned, promoted, and coordinated compliance of ISO 9000 / ASO 9100 Quality Standards.

LEARJET AIRCRAFT Wichita, Kansas 01/1996 to 02/1997

Manufacturing Engineer

Transited products from Engineering to Manufacturing, Shop Floor, and Customer acceptance for M45 model Learjet airplane.

Communicated with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Shop Floor, Prod Control for deliveries & deadlines.

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