Quality Assurance Supervisor

Daniel Pearce

Colorado Springs, CO ***** 719-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.Linkedin.com/in/DanielMPearce

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated Quality Assurance professional in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Focused on areas of quality control processes, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations. Proven track record of leading cross functional teams, and exceeding performance targets. Expertise in optimizing supply chain operations, and efficient logistics strategies. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, focusing on efficiency and continuous improvement.

SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

Quality Audit Standards AS9100/ISO9002 Engineering Drawings, Specifications and Technical Documents Measurement Techniques: calipers, X-Ray machines, MicroVu Data Analysis Contract Requirements Quality Control Leadership Microsoft Office Data Entry Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES, Colorado Springs, CO December 2018 – April 2024

Largest provider of analog and radiation-hardened electronics for the aerospace, defense and medical industries.

Quality Assurance Supervisor (2023 – Apr 2024)

Ensured incoming product was received in a timely manner while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Upheld Military Defense Agency (MDA) and other government affiliates standards of quality. Conducted internal audits in compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 standards.

Applied data analysis evaluations to ensure compliance with customer contract requirements, improving flow of incoming material by 30%.

Oversaw services provided by up to three outside contractors to ensure quality standards met expectations regularly, ensuring work was completed effectively 90% on time.

Conducted semi-annual / annual training sessions to ensure up to six employees were able to accurately operate two machines and measurement tools simultaneously.

Reduced waiting time for product by 80% by developing and maintaining receiving inspection procedures and work instructions, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and government compliance.

Quality Engineering Technician (2019 – 2023)

Ensured all deliveries were received on time with all documents, and material was safely handled using 10 different procedures while adhering to multiple customer requirements. Completed daily tasks as well as handled all incoming material focusing on conformance and priority.

Identified and collaborated with three engineering and two procurement teams; reduced discrepancies by 25%.

Reviewed all certifications, test reports, and other documentation daily for accuracy and completeness, to ensure compliance with 15-30 customer requirements.

Conducted inspections of incoming material, components, and various parts using precision tools and machines to verify conforming requirements. This ensured 100% accuracy for material.

Reduced material on hold by approximately 50% by collaborating with engineering and other procurement teams to resolve quality issues, implemented corrective actions, and prevented reoccurring non-comformances.

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Supply Chain Specialist - Dec 2018 – 2019)

Oversaw shipping and receiving of all material through multiple carriers, ensuring material arrived safely, was unpacked and moved to the next department promptly.

Conducted weekly meetings with leadership from multiple departments to help identify root causes leading to overdue deliveries.

Managed packaging and processing of 30-80 daily shipments through FedEx, DHL, and UPS to ensure 100% on time deliveries. Conducted monthly meetings to maintain quality control of an average of 91% OTD (On Time Delivery).

Teamed with five departments ensuring customer material, returns, and other incoming material was properly handled by implementing processes and procedures. Reduced wait times by 30%.

Trained 1-2 personnel during the first two weeks of employment to properly handle 5-50 packages containing material ranging in size, weight, static and clearance sensitivity to ensure safe shipping to customers.

SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL, Hollywood, FL August 2017 – August 2018

Offers consumable, rotable and air-frame spares support for an extensive range of aircraft.

Shipping / Receiving Specialist

Picked, packed, and shipped aircraft parts ranging in size and weight in a warehouse environment.

Operated a forklift daily to move products through the facility.

Ensured on time delivery; maintained 100% accuracy while shipping through multiple carriers.

Conducted safety and proper handling procedures of 15-20 hazardous material shipments to external customers.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Jacksonville, NC June 2013 – June 2017

Supply Chain Administration / Distribution Specialist

In a warehouse environment, ensured cargo was loaded and delivered to 12 other units in the surrounding areas.

Supervised up to six team members to ensure 100% of cargo was delivered correctly and on time.

Coordinated and controlled order cycle while monitoring quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of equipment or supplies purchased to maintain high productivity. Reduced waste by up to 40%.

Oversaw and assisted in managing budget while maintaining 93% accuracy of delivery success.

EDUCATION

General Studies, Coastal Carolina University, Jacksonville, NC, 2017

General Studies, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, 2010

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

IPC-600, Blackfox Company, Colorado Springs, CO, 2023

Secret Clearance (ended 2021)

Leadership Management, Task Logic Group, Colorado Springs, CO, 2023

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