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Quality Assurance Engineer

Location:
Chula Vista, CA
Salary:
Open
Posted:
February 28, 2017

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Functional Skills

Quality Management

Project Management

AS9100 (EN9100), ISO 9001 / ISO9001-2015 Internal Auditor, Spirit AeroSystems, Advance Plastics, Quality Requirements, PCC Aerostructures – Exacta Inc. Auditor and Trainer.

Team / Schedule Management, Understand Risks and Barriers, Identify and Manage Requirements

Prime Contractor Management

Management and Evaluation, Skills, Documentation, Capacity, Production Process Verification, Line of Balance, Technical Requirements, Compliance

Project Leadership

Safety Engineer

Personnel / Skill Management. Lead by Example, Agent of Change, Company Resource

Developed safety programs to minimize losses due to injuries and property damage.

Cal-OSHA and Workstation Ergonomics Certified Trainer.

Technical Skills

Standards

Applications / Tools

AS 9100 (EN 9100), ISO 9001-2015, various MIL, ASTM, AMS, BAC, ABS, 80-T, AIPI, AITM, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, specs as related to materials testing, mfg engineering

Six Sigma, 8D Methodology (Pareto, 5 Why, 4-Box, A-3), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Minitab, SharePoint

Certifications/Accreditations

2016

2014

2014

2013

2009

Cal-OSHA / Workstation Ergonomic Trainer

GRAMS/GRESS Training (Airbus)

IPCA + Training (Airbus)

Lean Manufacturing Master Coach Certification (Spirit AeroSystems)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Languages

English

Spanish

Native

Fluent

Sector-Specific Skills

Sectors

Aeronautic

Domains

Manufacturing / Operations / Inspection / Quality Engineering

Quality Systems and Supplier Surveillance / Project Management

Training Experience: Experienced Trainer in Lean Manufacturing Tools and Methodology; Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Corrective Action, 5S + Safety, Standard Work, and Bias for Quality. Trained internal personnel on Spirit Production Systems, Quality, Blueprints, etc.

Significant Professional Experiences

Advance Plastics

National City, CA.

2016->Present

ETIQ International,

Wichita, KS.

Arlington, TX.

Chula Vista, CA.

2014->2016

Director of Quality Assurance / Safety Engineer

Established quality and reliability standards through collaboration with management, production operators, technicians, and engineers

Established in-process product inspection standards by studying manufacturing methods; devising testing methods and procedures

Established product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures

Maintained product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures and government requirements

Maintain quality assurance staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops

Supply Chain and Quality Engineer (Airbus/PAG)

PCC Aerostructures (Exacta Aerospace / Progressive Aerospace) UTC Aerospace

Developed Qualification Plans and worked directly with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to bring projects to full development

Conducted training / pre-audits in preparation for Airbus Special Process Audit and Qualification requirements

Managed Product Development Team (PDT), Created Manufacturing Engineering / Plans with the collaboration efforts of Quality Assurance, Machining, and Programming departments. Utilized Six Sigma tools and processes; FMEA, Process Maps, SIPOC, Control Plans, etc.

Development of a site quality system to reach Airbus GRAMS/GRESS requirements

Train site personnel on specific requirements and coach on how to meet the requirements.

Support in technical qualification (FAI, Special Processes) and logistics

Deployment of LEAN or associated methodologies such as FMEA, TPM, Delay and NC analysis, Kaizen, 5S, 8D, Visual Management, and Skills Management

Responsible for delivery performances and to daily non-conformity management

Monitor and evaluate capacity constraints, schedule adherence, and contractual obligations

Provide support for sub-tier supplier development

Spirit AeroSystems,

Wichita, Ks.

2007-> 2013

Manufacturing Solutions,

Newton, Ks.

2005-> 2007

ME, Quality Process Specialist / Lean Strategist

Mfg Engineering support on the 747, 767, and 777 Propulsion-Systems and Wing-Systems

Process Improvement initiatives in the Propulsion-Systems/Wing-Systems, Pylon, Struts, and Nacelles for 747, 767, and 777, A320 and A380 to include Root Cause Corrective Action and Quality Improvement initiatives. Implemented Lean tools to assist with on time delivery.

Analyzed drawings and specifications to develop First Article Inspection plans (FAI) for the application of quality disciplines to processes, software, and hardware.

Applied Lean Manufacturing methodology to provide integrated decision support regarding project cost, schedule, and Quality. Ability to formulate and recommend corrective action measures. Lean Manufacturing methodology instructor.

Manufacturing Engineer

Collaborated with a Manufacturing Leadership Team, scheduled workflow, and operations according to established manufacturing sequence. Builds of Materials.

Conducted Process Improvement audits to create action items to improve overall efficiency of the supply chain.

Lockheed Martin

Fort Worth, TX.

2003->2005

Raytheon Aircraft

Wichita, Ks.

1996->2003

Manufacturing Engineer

Worked in collaboration with Propulsion Technical Engineers to create and develop manufacturing work instructions for the F-16 and Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programs.

Create and develop aerospace manufacturing work instructions, processes, and sequences required in the completion, delivery, maintenance, and modification of aircraft and their components. Builds of Materials.

Manufacturing Planner / CNC Machinist

Coordinated and expedited the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules.

Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards, SPC, 6-Sigma, etc.

Education

Trainings

2014

2013

2009

Grams / Gress Training (Airbus)

Lean Manufacturing Master Coach Certification (Spirit AeroSystems)

Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certification (Southwestern College)

Degrees

2011

2009

2003

Masters of Leadership and Management

Friends University, Wichita, KS

Business Quality Management (BA)

Operations Management (BA)

Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

Associate of Computer Science

Butler County Community College

El Dorado, KS

Sphere of Interest

Leisure activities:

I am a very active person. I enjoy activities such as Mountain Biking, Running, Fishing, Kayaking, Hiking, Swimming, Weight-Lifting, and Coaching. I enjoy volunteering in my community; Habitat for Humanity, Judge for Young Engineering and Science Competition and River Run volunteer.

Awards:

Friends University Alumni Advisory Board member, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Dean’s List Honors for my Masters, Bachelors, and Associates Programs, and was an Honor Roll Student in High School.



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