Quality Assurance Salt Lake

Brian T. Garner

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Summary

Black Belt Certified, results-driven Quality Assurance Leader with 15+ years' experience driving operational excellence within the aerospace industry. Adept at identifying areas for improvement, implementing effective solutions, and fostering a high-performance culture. Meticulous attention to detail, diplomatic demeanor, and strong interpersonal skills enables me to navigate complex challenges. Proficient in AS9100 and ISO9001 standards with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining the highest quality standards.

Professional Experience

Zero Manufacturing, North Salt Lake, UT 2023-2024 Zero Manufacturing is a world Class Aluminum & Plastic Custom Container & Cases Manufacturer. Employing approximately 145 people and managing revenue of $15M.

Quality Director

Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the quality team, aligning their efforts with the organization's overall mission and goals.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to national and international quality standards, regulations, and legislation, safeguarding the organization's reputation and operations.

Quality Management Systems: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust quality management systems, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Audit and Compliance: Lead internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.

Supplier Quality: Conduct thorough supplier audits and assessments to ensure the quality of incoming materials and services meets organizational requirements.

Customer Focus: Manage customer complaints and feedback effectively, using them as valuable insights to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and organizational reputation.

Team Development: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing quality team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the organization's quality objectives, ensuring proactive risk management strategies are in place.

Optisys, Salt Lake City, UT 2022-2023

Optisys utilizes additive manufacturing technology to provide high-performing RF antenna products for aerospace and defense applications. Startup environment employing approximately 44 people.

Quality Engineer

Technical Expertise: Accurately read, interpret, and evaluate engineering drawings for machined and electronic components to provide technical support and ensure product quality.

Problem Solving: Collaborate with suppliers to identify and resolve quality issues, implementing effective corrective actions and process improvements.

Product Development: Actively monitor product development processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews and inspections of program deliverables, verifying compliance with quality standards and identifying areas for improvement.

Precision and Accuracy: Collaborate with engineers, manufacturers, and customers to ensure the accuracy and precision of products and production equipment, guaranteeing the correct product.

Quality Control: Inspect production parts from both internal and external sources, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards and specifications.

Traco Packaging, Orem UT 2021-2022

A division of Traco Manufacturing. Consumer product packaging solutions.

Quality/Safety Manager

Quality Oversight: Supervise the performance of quality checks at printing stations, ensuring adherence to established standards and specifications.

Product Verification: Confirm that finished products meet the required flatlay and inlay specifications, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Process Compliance: Monitor and enforce process compliance at each machine and station, preventing errors and minimizing the need for reprints.

Operator Training: Train and develop printer operators to deliver high-quality products, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement: Drive process improvements, implement standard procedures, and foster a customer-centric approach to ensure quality and satisfaction.

Safety Leadership: Conduct safety stand-down meetings to reinforce health and safety regulations, promoting a safe and compliant work environment.

Boeing, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT 2006-2021

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Oversight: Oversee quality assurance activities in various departments, including shipping/receiving, wire shop, metals team, and fabrication areas. Additionally, provide QA support to Bench Assembly, MOA, Pulley Brackets, 747, and Paint areas.

Quality Certifications: Hold MRB certification and possess expertise in ISO-9001, AS9100, AS9145, and AS9115 quality standards.

Lean Six Sigma: Leverage Six Sigma Black Belt certification to drive continuous improvement and optimize processes for efficiency and quality.

Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate closely with the FAA during quarterly visits, ensuring compliance with non-conforming product disposition regulations, commercial airplane requirements, and customer specifications.

Corrective Actions: Prepare tags for corrective actions needed on parts that do not meet blueprint specifications, driving timely resolution and preventing recurrence of quality issues.

Fabrication Specialist 737 Final, MIP & Team Lead, Painting

Product Completion: Oversee the final completion and assembly of the 737 MIP console, ensuring it meets all quality standards before shipment.

Team Leadership: Demonstrate effective leadership by leading the 737 team from 2011 to 2012, fostering teamwork, and driving results.

Manufacturing Processes: Possess hands-on experience in staging, prepping, masking, sanding, and painting aircraft parts, contributing to efficient and high-quality production.

Shop Management: Maintain a clean and organized shop environment, including proper care and maintenance of air guns and equipment.

787 Structure & Wire Technician for Overhead/Forward Instrument Panel

Aircraft Assembly: Assemble, wire, and test the forward and overhead structure for the 787 aircraft, contributing to the production of complex and high-performance aircraft.

Price Realty, Salt Lake City, UT 2004-2006

Commercial Real Estate Maintenance company.

Property Operations Manager

Facilities Management: Oversee the 24/7 maintenance and operations of 15 commercial buildings in the Salt Lake Valley, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Financial Management: Handle all accounting responsibilities related to facilities management, including budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.

Property Maintenance: Plan, coordinate, and implement comprehensive landscaping and ground maintenance programs for each building, maintaining a visually appealing and functional environment.

Vendor Management: Source, hire, and manage subcontractors and engineers for various projects, including remodeling, new construction, snow removal, landscaping, tenant buildouts, HVAC, and more.

Preventive Maintenance: Conduct quarterly preventive maintenance inspections of each building, addressing issues related to roofs, structures, flooring, asphalt, and overall building systems.

Technical Expertise: Manage maintenance and repairs of critical building systems, including alarms, fire pumps, lighting, and sprinkler systems, ensuring safety and compliance.

Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT 1994-2004

Intermountain Health is the largest nonprofit health system in Intermountain West.

HVAC Technician/Maintenance Engineer

Facilities Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of hospital facilities, ensuring the proper functioning of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, alarm systems, lighting, electrical fixtures, locks, security systems, and sterilization equipment.

Technical Expertise: Perform a wide range of repair and maintenance tasks, including valves, water lines, TVs, ceiling tiles, electrical work, ballasts, fixtures, sterilizers, cart washers, hospital beds, and room equipment.

Leadership: Demonstrate leadership skills by filling in as acting Team Leader at other facilities, including Cottonwood Hospital and Alta View Hospital.

Education

Ensign College, Salt Lake City, UT

General Education and Business Courses

Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT

Completed various courses in advanced electricity, basic electronics, basic plumbing, and flooring installations.

Certifications

MRB Certified

Six Sigma Black Belt Certified

ISO 9001

FAI

ENOVIA Certified

AS9100

AS9145

AS9115

Skills

Quality Management

CMM Operations

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Actions

Supplier Management

Problem-Solving

Strategic Sourcing

Project Management

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