Quality Control Supply Chain

Stephen J McConnell

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Profile

Experienced quality engineering professional with seasoned background in lean manufacturing, product and process design. Proven track record in devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield. Known for establishing effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communication skills with demonstrated success in building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput. Ability to deliver quality controls and enhancements to proactively address problems improving product quality, manufacturing flow, customer satisfaction and bottom-line results. Areas of expertise include:

Six Sigma Black Belt ISO, AS, AAR, ASME Certified Lean Manufacturing Operations Lean Quality Tools OHSA – 300 Certified, RCRA, DOT, IATA, LOTO, HAZWOPER, High Voltage Regulatory Compliance Teambuilding Managing, Mentoring and Training Staff Resource Allocation Supply Chain Manager Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances SMT, IPC 610, 620,7721A Certified Policy and Procedure Development Process Development and Improvement Scrap and Cost Reduction Statistical Process Controls Quality Auditing Accredited AWS Weld Certified Systems Design and Automation MS Office Project and Excel Total Quality Management Root Cause and Corrective Action Metal stamping and forming Die change over Coating, Anodizing, Heat Treating Materials

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CUMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES LLC STATCOM, CPI STATE COLLEGE, PA. 2019 - PRESENT

Manufacturer of satellite communications, amplifier products and medical products.

Quality & EHS Manager

Responsible for Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9001-2015, driving continuous improvement, safety

and customer liaison for product quality issues. Manage a staff of quality engineers and inspectors for daily production interface and controls from incoming receiving to shipping final product.

Team member of the engineering change board and ECR review.

Ensured product manufacturability, compliance with regulatory requirements and transition from prototype to production.

Responsible for the reduction in hazardous waste foot print by the reduction of generated waste

Responsible for company permitting and compliance to government regulations.

Responsible for mandated training for the company and EHS.

ACPI WOOD PRODUCTS, Mifflinburg, PA 2018 – 2019

Manufacturer of American made elegant designed craft cabinetry.

Senior Quality Engineer

Responsible for overall quality, driving improvement through Safety Quality Delivery Cost (SQDC) matrix boards. Responsible for Quality Management System (QMS), management of the Engineering Change Process (ECP) and acting as customer liaison for product quality issues.

Interfaced with design, manufacturing and executive teams as a contributor in development of new product.

Ensured product manufacturability, robust design, compliance with regulatory requirements and transition from prototype to production.

Conducted process mapping and time / capability studies to improve throughput by 200% and eliminate bottlenecks and ensure adherence to customer specifications.

Lowered product returns and increased first pass yields by 17.5 %. Cutting number of complaints by accelerating customer support response times.

Incorporated Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to solve range of design and manufacturing problems and maintain 99.1% shipping rate.

CURRY SUPPLY COMPANY, Curryville, PA 2013 - 2018

Up-fitter for On and Off-Road Commercial Trucks and Tank Fabrication.

Director of Quality and ISO Controller

Responsible for quality control to ensure compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Association of American Railroads (AAR), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (NB) certifications.

Led ISO Compliance through QMS and process documentation and 2 recertification’s.

Liaised between design, manufacturing and executive teams as a contributor to development of 10 products.

Ensured product manufacturability, robust design, compliance with regulatory requirements and transition from prototype to production on 100% of products designed.

Collaborated with customers to resolve finished product concerns and suppliers to support the supply chain.

Traveled internationally to Central America, Canada and throughout the U.S. supporting engineering advancements in product modifications due to environmental product usage.

Facilitated many Continuous Improvement project with much success in Space saving, Time efficiencies, Cost savings, New equipment acquisition and implementation, Process improvements, A3 format, Etc…

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LOCKHEED MARTIN MS2, Johnstown, PA 2011 - 2013

Global Support for F16, F22, F35, C17, C130 Aircraft Platforms.

Senior Quality Engineer

Responsible for ensuring all military specification and requirements aligned with contractual qualifications for Atlantic and Pacific international programs.

Engineering review to oversee correct coding for all military specifications for contractual qualifications for thousands of foreign and domestic aircraft replacement parts.

Kept percentage matrix for performance of qualified supplier’s completion rate.

Facilitated many Continuous Improvement project with much success in Space saving, Time efficiencies, Cost savings, New equipment acquisition and implementation, Process improvements, A3 format, Etc…

DEFIANCE METAL PRODUCTS, Bedford, PA 2011 – 2011

Full-service metal fabrication company.

Quality Control Manager

API, Windber, PA 2007 – 2010

Manufacturer of electronic components and systems for the defense industry.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Program Manager

Quality Control Manager

Document Control Manager

Responsible for managing a team of 22 professional employees responsible for engineering, inspections, and document control.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION TRAINING

MS Business Management, Colorado Technical University, Denver, CO (In Progress)

BS Business Management, Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA

AS Electro-Mechanical Engineering, John C Calhoun Community College, Decatur, AL

Certified, Lean Champion, University of Kentucky, Hebron, KY

Six Sigma Black Belt (Lean excellence), DRS LT Simpler Consulting Inc, Johnstown PA

Six Sigma Green Belt, Lockheed Martin, Johnstown, PA

Lean / Sigma White Belt Training, Lockheed Martin, Johnstown, PA

Lean / Sigma Training, Lockheed Martin, Johnstown, PA

AS9100 Internal Auditor Certified, SRI Register, Pittsburgh, PA

Leadership Symposium, Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC

Problem Solving with Decision Making Process, Kepner Tregoe, Frederick, VA

Hazmat Communication Training, Veeder Root, Altoona, PA.

Lockheed Martin Lean Training Certifications (Multiple) CARC Training Mil-DLT-53072 & TT-C-490F

Truck Safety Services FMCSA DOT Annual Certified

SRI Registrar-Certified Auditor, Aero Space 9100 (AS9100), Lockheed Martin, Johnstown, PA

MILITARY SERVICE

Sergeant, U.S. Army, Redstone Arsenal, AL

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