David Vitagliano

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East Haven, CT 203-***-****

ad0whk@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Hands on quality professional with 25+ years developing and implementing various quality and continuous improvement programs. Successfully managed projects totaling more than $500,000. Implemented ISO/QS programs.

SKILLS

● Product Market Review

● Corrective Actions (RCCA)

● Internal and External Audits

● MRB Review and Disposition

● Supervision Receiving Inspection

● Continuous Improvement Project

● In-process Control

● Kazien Training

● TPM Implementation

● Vendor Audits

● Nadcap criteria

● Customer Specification

● Lean Manufacturing

● ISO/QS Standards & AS9100

● PAPP

● FMEA

WORK HISTORY

October 2022 to July 2023: Feroleto Steel - Contract Manufacturer of custom rolled precision strip steel. ISO9001 Quality Manager

Conducted ISO gap analysis.

Updated existing quality procedures to reflect processes.

Implemented product testing and tracking procedures based on customer requirements.

Lead MRB activities.

Assist Suppliers as it pertains to process improvements and cost reduction.

Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis.

Review, revise and train to quality procedures.

Conduct RRCA and implement corrective actions.

Conduct training as it pertains to procedures and practices.

Review Purchase Orders and pre-production checklists.

Vendor interaction for corrective actions and continuous improvements.

Maintain KPI’s.

Ensure the products meet the company’s and customer’s quality and integrity requirements. September 2020 to September 2022: Connecticut Plastic Manufacturer of specialty devices, including high-precision components for a wide range of implants and surgical instrumentation. ISO9001 and ISO13485 Senior Quality Engineer

Develop and execute design verification protocols, process validation protocols, risk analysis.

Lead MRB activities.

Assist Suppliers as it pertains to process improvements and cost reduction.

Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis.

Review, revise and train to quality procedures.

Conduct RRCA and implement corrective actions.

Conduct training as it pertains to procedures and practices.

Review Purchase Orders and pre-production checklists.

Vendor interaction for corrective actions and continuous improvements.

Maintain KPI’s.

Ensure the products meet the company’s and customer’s quality and integrity requirements.

Manage Inspection Department.

September 2018 to September 2020: Belcan (Collins Aerospace) Supplier Quality Engineer

Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans and other QA assessments.

Assist Suppliers as it pertains to process improvements and cost reduction.

Quality Root Cause Investigations & AS9100 Audits.

Verification & validation of corrective action and mistake proofing action plans.

Review PPAP processing implementation plans including the evaluation of Process FMEA’s.

Conduct, lead and train suppliers on Manufacturing Process Reviews (MPR), Pro-Cert, Gage R&R, etc.

Lean Manufacturing Process Review.

Establish and maintain successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team, and regulatory departments.

Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action.

Assist in disposition process by involving relative prints, specifications and subsequent testing methods.

Review first article inspection reports.

Develop product verification plans.

Compile and implement quality metrics.

Work with Engineering/Manufacturing to assure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.

Evaluate and process customer issues.

June 2017 to September 2018: Sikorsky

Project Quality Engineer - Contract

Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans and other QA assessments.

Establish and maintain successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team, and regulatory departments.

Verify conformance and productivity of quality engineering through supplier audits and surveys.

Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action.

Assist in disposition process by involving relative prints, specification and subsequent testing methods.

Coordinate Supplier Corrective actions.

Review and/or recommended first article inspection reports.

Review, approve and develop product verification plans and respective test methods.

Compile and institute quality metrics.

Work with Engineering/Manufacturing to assure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.

Evaluate and process customer returns.

SAP proficient.

Supervise five QA Inspectors.

June 2016 to June 2017: Pratt & Whitney

Project Quality Engineer - Contract

Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans and other QA assessments.

Establish and maintain successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team and regulatory departments.

Verify conformance and productivity of quality engineering through supplier audits and surveys.

Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action.

Assist in disposition process by involving specification and subsequent testing.

Coordinate Supplier Corrective actions.

Review, approve and develop product verification plans and respective test methods.

Compile and institute quality metrics.

Work with Engineering/Manufacturing to assure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.

Evaluate and process customer returns.

SAP proficient.

Supervise three Quality Engineers.

June 2013 to June 2016: Sikorsky

Project Quality Engineer - Contract

Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans and other QA assessments.

Establish and maintain successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team, and regulatory departments.

Verify conformance and productivity of quality engineering through supplier audits.

Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action.

Assist in disposition process by involving relative prints, specification and subsequent testing.

Coordinate Supplier Corrective actions.

Review, approve and develop product verification plans and respective test methods.

Compile and institute quality metrics.

Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to assure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.

Evaluate and process customer return.

SAP proficient.

May 2010 to March 2013: CCL Label

Quality Manager

● Drive business metrics (quality, waste reduction, on-time delivery, cost).

● Ensure compliance with all company policies & procedures.

● Ensure compliance to existing quality standards and recommend enhancements.

● Ensure compliance of department personnel to all company policies and safety regulations.

● Interface with customers and manage the customer buy-off process.

● Manage customer quality surveys and source inspections.

● Manage the in-house audit program.

● Manage the Failure Analysis Process; work with the shop floor and engineers to identify root cause and formulate corrective action plans.

● Manage inspection equipment calibration and maintenance log.

● Manage quality compliance of material and process suppliers.

● Review and authorize purchase orders for quality requirements.

● Update and maintain the Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions and forms.

● Develop in-house test plans and sampling plans.

● Participate in design reviews. Provide innovative inputs to design process to improve quality.

● Review and approve engineering changes.

● Conduct Internal Audits and analyze data to identify trend deficiencies.

● Facilitate Customer Complaints and conduct Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).

● Member of Safety Committee.

● Conduct Supplier Quality Audits.

● Conduct and maintain GMP requirements.

Sept 2007 to 2009: Leed-Himmel Industries

Quality/Project Manager

● Established procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety.

● Verify procedures are in use, functional and efficient.

● Maintain a corrective/preventive action program, including tracking/ status of open actions.

● Maintain receiving and review responses, work with departments for timely completion and periodic reports and metrics.

● Monitor, evaluate and assign corrective actions to appropriate personnel for completion.

● Verify by auditing the effectiveness of corrective actions.

● Report ongoing activities to management and keep continuous improvement efforts on track.

● Purchase order review.

● Document vendor non-conformances.

● Perform Supplier Audits.

● Input into production design/development.

● Review Engineering Process/Quality functions

● Direct contact with customers regarding status on projects.

● Maintain gauge calibration log assuring all in house tools are calibrated.

● Chaired Management Review Board Meetings.

● Implemented Lean Manufacturing Protocols.

● Manage five QC Technicians.

Feb 2000 to 2007: Howmet Casting an Alcoa Business Quality Engineer

● Designed and implemented Process Method Sheet for production use.

● Monitor and identify non-conforming trends.

● Conducted Kazien training events.

● Customer interaction to assure product compliance and performance.

● Performed internal and external audits to assure and maintain compliance.

● Draft and approve Purchase orders.

● Evaluated and designed a system to monitor and verify incoming raw materials.

● Implemented new Platinum coating line for Rolls Royce products.

● Audit existing and new ISO procedures for compliance based on ISO requirements and audit history.

● Participated in ISO and NADCAP audits.

● Organized and lead Root-Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).

● Initiated continuous improvements projects.

● Trained Quality Technicians on inspection criteria. January 1995 to December 1999: Fiamm Technologies

Quality Assurance Manager

● Updated and revised ISO manual.

● Conducted quality audits throughout the plant.

● Member of the production and transportation planning committee.

● Chaired Management Review Board, assessing performance reports and recommendations on areas for improvements and cost saving alternatives.

Reviewed capital expenditures, including design improvements.

● Interviewed and approved vendors.

● Conducted training seminars.

● Led internal and external quality audits.

● Monitored quality processes, uncovered problems and issued corrective actions.

● Assured DEP and EPA compliance.

EDUCATION

Southern Connecticut State University A.S

CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING

TPM Training

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