Anthony R. McClain

Carson, California *****

Cell: 310-***-****

ad3zs5@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A career position that will challenge my proven effective management skills and extensive knowledge in the aerospace industry as it relates to Quality and Management. PROFILE

• Over 20 years’ experience in quality assurance/management, research and development, inspection, new product development and design, process improvement, qualification, and re-qualification testing.

• Expert knowledge in qualification and requalification testing of Fasteners, Machined Parts and Sheet Metal

(Chassis, Brackets, Springs, Duct Assemblies etc.), Quality processes, procedures, and system designs.

• Experienced in AS 9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, NADCAP and ISO 14001:2004 Implementation/Compliance.

• Experience and knowledgeable understanding of ASME Y14.5-2018, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Ability to accurately interpret Engineering blueprints and related documentation practices.

• Proficient in reviewing Military specifications.

• Effectively manage technical projects, work groups and effective in leadership rolls.

• Committed to accuracy, effectiveness and right the first-time practices. and

• Skilled in Microsoft Office software, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint and SPC database applications used to track progress.

EXPERIENCE

Trigo Aerospace, Defense & Rail Americas

Supplier Quality Engineer 09/2021 – Present

• Assess suppliers manufacturing and quality processes through performing supplier audits following various standards depending on the type of audit. Audits may include but not limited to the following: AS9100 Compliance Audits, special processes, APQP audits, process, and product audits.

• Lead and/or support MRB activities to achieve optimal disposition of non-conforming material and ensure that adequate corrective actions are implemented.

• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues

• Promote and facilitate the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers.

• Support suppliers in the evaluation of existing manufacturing or business processes, identification of opportunities for improvement, and development of solutions to optimize supplier performance using various problem-solving techniques.

• Provide technical guidance and assistance to suppliers to solve process and product quality issues and improve internal and outgoing quality performance.

• Develop and maintain detailed and accurate reporting of supplier performance and quality improvement progress. Report weekly and monthly on supplier progress to meet customer expectations.

• Undertake special projects as required.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responsiveness to abnormalities.

Acument Global Technologies 12/2020 – 03/2021

Quality Engineer lll - Contract Assignment

• Facilitates Customer Concern management by receiving, tracking, assessing, and responding to customer complaints. Works as customer interface focused on problem resolution.

• Works on Root Cause investigation and implementation of effective/robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (8D/5Y/DDW/Fishbone/C&E, etc.).

• Facilitates Continuous Improvement Program including - error proofing/defect elimination, scrap reduction, waste elimination using DMAIC/LEAN/5S problem solving process/tools, and RPN reduction plans.

• Performs data & document control including - development, revising, and training of Standards Operating Procedures (SOP), forms, and core documents. PFD/CP/PFMEA’s.

• Maintains AS9100 certification. support compliance to customer specific requirements (APQP / PPAP / MSA / AIAG: CQI-9 / NADCAP (MTL Accreditation).

• Maintains the QOS measurable system - including Cost of Quality and Management Review Metrics such as COPQ/TQPT.

• Supports PPAP submissions/process.

• Performs GR&R / CPK studies / Run @ Rate / MSA studies.

• Supports APQP Process / Mfg. Feasibility Evaluation.

• Works with suppliers / supplier quality engineers to identify root cause and implement corrective actions and administer supplier charge back process as appropriate.

• Participates in quality management training and development of programs.

• Conducts training of employees.

• Complies with all quality system requirements as indicated by system audits or assessments and on-going refinement through follow-up and correction action. and

• Keeps up to date on quality arena and latest developments through professional societies, educational institutions, and periodicals.

Teledyne Controls - El Segundo, CA 11/2017 – 12/2020 Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

• Function as liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Suppliers to resolve Supplier quality issues and provide technical support.

• Participate in Material Review Board decisions (MRB).

• Create and provide monthly supplier performance reports.

• Experience and expertise with manufacturing processes (Sheet metal and machine parts, Electronic PCB fabrication, CCA Assemblies, Cables/Harnesses and Electronic Components.

• Determine cause of supplier quality problems and coordinate/implement timely and effective resolutions.

• Maintain required documentation and provide quality metrics for management reviews. GKN Aerospace - Santa Ana, CA 02/2015 - 11/2017

Senior Quality Engineer

• Create, review, approve, and close all non-conformance reports (NCR).

• Review process routers and work instructions through an approval process.

• Create inspection reports and first article inspection reports.

• Participated in Material Review Board when involving Root Cause and Corrective Analysis. and

• Internal and external auditing to AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015 and various Nadcap special processes and heat-treating operations.

Moog Aircraft Group 08/14/2014 – 02/2/2015

Contract/Quality Engineer - Contract Assignment

• Knowledge of electromechanical products including motors, resolvers, gears, and other motion-controlled devices.

• Able to write and review FAI reports in accordance with AS9102.

• Able to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and mechanical drawings including knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to develop quality standards, procedures, and train personnel in their use.

• Familiarity with industry quality management standards such as AS9100/ISO 9001.

• Evaluate Supplier corrective action notices as requested by customer as well as contract review, using Quad charts and 8D methodology procedures.

• Conform product for KC-46 Tanker program (Gearbox Assembly, Telescope & Hoist Assembly). and

• Ensure that nonconforming product is identified and controlled to prevent its unintended use or delivery. Senior Aerospace SSP 10/2013 – 7/18/2014

Quality Engineer - - Contract Assignment

• Ensure that nonconforming product is identified and controlled to prevent its unintended use or delivery.

• Review all customer-imposed quality documents to determine applicability to specific Stainless-Steel operation and assess compliance.

• Review documents relating to quality to assure compliance with customer specifications and contractual requirements.

• Evaluate corrective action taken, as requested by customer as well as internally.

• Maintain a standard procedure (Quality Manual to encompass all SSP’s customer’s quality requirements).

• Direct the re-inspection, rework, modification, or usage of tooling when necessary.

• Interface with customers to maintain a stable working relationship, and MRB activities.

• Review shop planning for adequate inspection point’s incorporation into the manufacturing processes.

• Verify (via inspection functions) the customer receives a product of the quality requirement per purchase order, B/P, Spec’s, etc.

• Monitor the Scrap and Rework cost, identifying responsibilities, etc., and requiring corrective actions.

• Experienced in Quality system auditing and customer audits.

• Ability to investigate technical problems methodically and to evaluate them objectively. and

• Review all first Articles (FAI) for, Part number accountability, Product Accountability and Characteristic Accountability.

DMA Builders Inc. 08/2012 – 10/2013

Quality Engineer/ Process Improvement - Consultant

• Working with management and teams to plan and implement changes in both work practices and office environment behaviors.

• Using learned methods in organizational planning and group dynamics, which will develop and implement team building skills between employees and the management team.

• Monitor how meetings are used at a business and work to develop a plan to teach meeting facilitators how to organize materials, set an agenda and keep a meeting on task.

• Prepare organizations for AS9100 Rev. C, ISO 9001 and NADCAP audits. and

• Address all Non-Conformances, followed up by effective Corrective Actions. LISI Aerospace 08/2010 – 06/2012

Quality Supervisor/Manager

• Develop and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product. and

• Review rejections originated by Quality Inspection points on the router as part of PMRT preliminary review and participate in the PMRT activities.

• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product and minimize costs.

• Direct workers engaged in inspection, NDT, and testing activities to ensure continuous control over any nonconforming materials and products.

• Plan, promote and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability.

• Investigate and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.

• Confer with Inspectors and Lab Techs to determine the status of assigned projects.

• Responsible for performance management of the Quality Department staff, including but not limited to performance evaluations, compensation reviews, employee coaching, direction, and disciplinary actions.

• Interview and select candidates within legal and company guidelines.

• Identify training needs of assigned employees.

• Ensures that employees are trained according to their identified needs.

• Provide training on departmental procedures, policies, and practices ensuring training records are maintained as required.

LISI Aerospace 08/2010 – 06/2012

Quality Supervisor/Manager, continued

• Train employees on safety and environmental job requirements.

• Adhere and implement company HSE policies, procedures, and practices. and

• Responsible for leading all AS9100, NADCAP and ISO 14001 audits. Bodycote Thermal Processing 03/2007 - 04/2008

Quality Manager

• Adhere to the organization’s documented nonconformance procedure, which defines the responsibility and authority for the review and disposition of nonconforming product.

• Implement and maintain a documented quality program that meets customer requirements and corporate standards.

• Direct and supervise the work of the quality department employees.

• Provide procedures to support quality department objectives.

• Provide training to individuals whose work affects quality issues.

• Review customer proposals, requests for quotes and purchase orders to determine quality requirements and insure their input into internal planning. and

• Conduct all audits, internally and externally.

MTM Investment Corp. 2002 - 2006 Co-

owner and Operations Manager

Manage the daily operations of an investment company that specialized in buying, refurbishing, and reselling homes.

Fairchild Fasteners Aerospace International 1990 - 2002 Lead Quality Associate / R&D Senior Engineering Lab Technician

• Responsible for expert developmental qualification and re-qualification testing on 40+ aircraft parts daily including metallurgical, metrology, hardness, and mechanical testing, as well as, heat treating, dimensional inspection, tensile, fatigue and torque testing.

• Independently generated extensive test procedures for validating part modifications to ensure that contract requirements are met.

• Effectively implemented quality systems work instructions for quality control departments. trained all inspectors, managers, and engineers to properly use the system, as well as report any nonconforming issues in a timely manner.

• Collaborated with the NDT departments and other Heat-treating departments regarding the hardness consistency of the fasteners being tested to ensure the quality of the finished product.

• Expertise knowledge in more than twenty varieties of materials including, alloy steels, stainless steels, and nickel base/high temperature alloys, as well as titanium and aluminum alloys as a part of the intricate process of qualification testing.

• Facilitated the results of testing procedures conducted by research and development technicians to ensure compliance with Boeing policies and procedures and verified accuracy of results through consultation with other authorities in the field.

• Prepared plans for overseas new product development testing, including the process methods required and the tools essential in administering the testing.

• Major Accomplishments.

• Led specialty training with Boeing mechanics to demonstrate how to properly install the Eddie bolt and Nut Phase II.

• Also trained Boeing mechanics on the proper use of the installation tool necessary to install the fastener to secure the wings of the F-22, which contain the aircrafts fuel. Fairchild Fasteners Aerospace International 1990 - 2002 Lead Quality Associate / R&D Senior Engineering Lab Technician, continued

• Effectively led and directed work teams in new development fastener testing, inspection, and calibration to consistently exceed customer requirements as well as meet quality standards resulting in an annual savings to

$72,000 per year.

• Coordinated lean manufacturing process improvement by substantially lowering scrap and waste percentages.

• Rejection rate cost exceeded $400,000 annually before the process improvement, rejection drop to $190,000 post process improvement/ Savings of $210,000 annually. AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified in Metallurgical Testing.

• Lean Manufacturing Certificate for demonstrating outstanding effort, endurance, and knowledge in application of lean manufacturing principles.

• World Class manufacturing Certificate for excellence.

• Honorable recognition for effectively conducting Eddie Bolt and Nut installation training.

• Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. and

• Certified in AS9100 Rev C, ISO 9001, AS9102 Rev B and NADCAP auditing. EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, University of Phoenix

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