Rick Riffel

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Burleson, Texas 76028 912-***-**** Cell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-riffel-mba-ma-24604217

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

I am committed to driving a business culture that focuses on quality and continuous improvement through strong, team focused, collaboration. I excel working as part of a team to adapt to a multi-dimensional and fast paced work environment, where communication and problem solving are vital to the success of the team and the company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bell Flight Contract Fort Worth, Texas December 2022 – Current

•Supply Chain Specialist, Military Development Programs

Contract specialist, supporting Army development aircraft (FARA) through subcontracting proposal support in anticipation of the Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI) for the Program of Record (POR). Coordinating with program managers and all the matrixed organizations to ensure subcontract requirements are fulfilled. Developing, negotiating, and administering assigned NDAs, TAAs, Subcontracts and other related agreements associated with procurement. Coordinating between suppliers and relevant internal stakeholders IPT’s and engineering to assess the statement of work, cost, scheduling, NRE, and terms and conditions. Ensuring proposal adequacy and submittal to support an aggressive timeline. Serving as a liaison between the internal program team, IPT, and supplier regarding contracting issues while escalating potential issues to reach quick resolution. Bell 407, 412, 427, 429, 430.

Collins Aerospace (Raytheon) Fort Worth, Texas September 2019 – December 2022

•Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality and Development

Manages over 50 suppliers vital to the production of all Military Landing Gears. Leading continuous improvement at the supplier. Managed all purchase orders from the Quality objectives. Implementing the Zero-Defect Plan (ZDP) with the supply base. Reviewing PPAP paperwork. Issuing RCCA’s for all nonconformance and driving to closure. Collins Management System (CMS) SmarTeam, CATIA v5, ENOVIA, Solumina, SAP.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Grand Prairie, Texas January 2017 – June 2019

•Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Held a secret DOD security clearance

Performed supplier quality function for Programs. Lead Get to Excellence/Return to Green initiatives at suppliers. Point of contact for Supplier Quality Field Engineers (SQFE’s) and suppliers. Conducted supplier audits, ensured effective Root Cause/Corrective Actions (RCCA). Provided support of scheduled product source inspections, first articles, and product line validations as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards. Provided guidance, direction and assistance for day-to-day operations of Supplier Quality personnel. Supported process development/improvement activities, controlled Purchase Order Text Notes/Quality Clause creation in accordance with the current contracts, reviewed and revised. SAP, P2P, PowerBI, Enovia, Catia.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

•Supplier Quality Field Engineer February 2016 – January 2017

Support supplier quality functions, supplier verifications, product line validation, corrective actions follow up, source inspections, AS9102 FAI verifications. Verified parts to contract and Purchase Order requirements.

Vermillion Inc. Wichita, Ks.

•Sr. Quality/Purchasing Manager August 2014- November 2015

ISO9001/AS9100d System management of a wire and cable manufacturer. Managed (15 People)

Wrote, revised and reviewed contracts. Processed purchase orders. Revised processes for continuous improvements planning and/or procedures to ensure established quality standards were met throughout the entire production process. Improved the Corrective Action process, reduced closure time. Represented the Company on all quality issues in all customer and government inspections. Managed the J-Std-001, IPC610 and IPC620 certification process for the site. Maintained statistics and generated reports on the Company’s quality progress. Coordinated safety activities and conducted employee safety training. Overseen facility security and worked with security service provider. Provided daily supervision and support to Quality Department staff. Conducted performance evaluations and recommended pay adjustments for Quality Department staff. Participated as a member of senior management and the Quality Council. Supported corporate strategic goals. SAP, Enovia, Catia.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Savannah, Ga. August 2010 – July 2014

• Sr Procurement/Quality Engineer,

Supplier Quality Advanced Aircraft Programs, New Product Development. Reviewed new Procurement Contracts. Methods/Planning reviews. Material Review MRB authority, Audit performance, Supplier Development/Approval, Responsible for over 150+ suppliers, Verification and review of AS9102 FAI’s, Ensured Conformity is met. SmarTeam, CATIA v5, ENOVIA, Solumina, SAP.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation; Formerly Raytheon Aircraft Company, Wichita, Ks May 2004 –October 2009

•Quality Assurance Engineer

Supplier and Production Quality Assurance Engineer Piston Products and King Air Flight Control Surfaces.

- Supplier Quality Engineer.

Managed Daily activities for Quality Assurance Inspection for Piston Products and King Air Flight Control Surfaces. Type Design Audits, Supplier Performance Audits, Perform Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions, Investigate Field Condition Reports and active member of Field Corrective Action Team. Participated in Product Improvement and Flight Reduction to Certification Efforts. Reviewed Methods and planning and provided input. Facilitated Production Corrective Action Team for Piston Products and King Air Flight Control Surfaces.

Wichita Executive Aircraft Corporation, Wichita Ks. January 2001 - February 2003

• Avionics Manager (22 people) Part 145 Repair Station Interior Refurbishments

- FAR certifications 91.411/413 and part FAR 23, 91,145 FAR Part 21

Ensured compliance with FAR and FAA maintenance requirements. Ensured that projects were completed on schedule. Provided technical support to effectively maintain availability of safe aircraft. Review and analyze maintenance records and update system as needed. Bell 407, 412, 427, 429, 430.

Vertex Aerospace LLC, formerly Raytheon Aerospace CFT Wichita, Ks. January 1999 – January 2001

• Night Shift Supervisor (10 people), Electro Mechanic

- Responsible for the installation, operational checks, troubleshooting and repair of the modifications on the KC 135’s (BOEING 707). In addition, various Test equipment to ensure reliability for military standards.

Bombardier Aerospace/Learjet Wichita, Ks. July 1998- December 1998

Avionics Technician Interiors

- Install/Inspection and troubleshooting on corporate jets. Ensured compliance with FAR and FAA maintenance requirements.

US NAVY July 1990 - May 1998

• Explosives Program Manager

- Managed, planned, inspected, maintained, tested, troubleshoot and repaired aircraft electrical/avionics/armament equipment and aviation ordnance (weapons) equipment. Customer service liaison for the weapons dept. and the air wings. Explosive ordnance/munitions handler. Aircraft and Shipboard Firefighting, Inventory management. S-3B, F/A-18, F-14, C-130, S/H-60.

EDUCATION

Webster University: Saint Louis, Mo.

• Master of Arts in Procurement and Acquisitions Management 2014-2015

Key courses: Acquisitions Law, Operations Management, Pricing, Negotiations, Logistics, Procurement and Government Contracting, DFAR’s/FAR’s.

Baker University: Baldwin City, Ks

• Master of Business Administration 2006-2009

Key Courses: Strategic Planning, Human Resource Management, Managerial Finance, Innovative Business Thinking, Executive Leadership, Legal Environment of Business, Management Issues in Society.

Baker University: Baldwin City, Ks

• Bachelor of Science in Management 2004-2006

• Associate of Arts in Business 2002-2004

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

•DOD Secret Clearance

•Internal Auditor

•OSHA 30 hour

• CATIA v5, ENOVIA Smarteam

• SAP

• GD&T

• Root Cause Corrective Action Training

• LEAN Greenbelt Training

• Raytheon R6s Six Sigma Training

• FAA Repairman Certificate

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