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Fort Edward, NY *****

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Career Summary

Extensive history in the field of manufacturing and quality Effectively reduced the cost of quality at numerous diverse industries Improved procedures, and practices to drive continuous improvement Established manufacturing and quality standards and procedures Exceptional customer service and support

Employment History

Virginkar & Associates Consulting Fort Edward, NY 10/19-Present Supplier Quality Engineer

• Completed source inspections of electrical and mechanical hardware

• Creating and validating railcar overhaul documentation CRRC Manufacturer of Passenger Rail Cars Springfield, MA 7/17-10/19 Supplier Quality Engineer

• Led the training of manufacturing line inspector, supplier quality engineers and in-house auditors

• Created audit checklist, performed internal and external audits

• Executed CRRC and customer first article inspections

• Initiated House of Quality document

• Developed and implemented quality procedures

Alstom Manufacturer of Passenger Rail Cars Hornell, NY 4/12-4/17 Supplier Quality Engineer

• Conducted Alstom and customer first article inspections

• Completed process audits

• Executed source inspection of electrical and mechanical hardware Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

• Improved supplier performance by using the CAPA and 8D process

• Facilitated MRB activities slashing process times

• Trained quality engineers

Kawasaki Manufacturer of Passenger Rail Cars Yonkers, NY 7/10 - 4/12 Supplier Quality Engineer

• Improved supplier performance by using the CAPA and 8D process

• Completed source inspections of electrical and mechanical hardware

• Conducted in-process inspection and audits

Alstom Manufacturer of Passenger Rail Cars Hornell, NY 11/06 - 04/10 Supplier Quality Engineer

• Improved supplier performance by using the CAPA and 8D process

• Completed source inspections of electrical and mechanical hardware

• Conducted in-process inspections and audits

JMAR Manufacturer -Water Detection Equipment Burlington, VT 04/06 - 09/06 Quality Assurance Manager

• Created and implemented the Quality Assurance Manual

• Implemented the First Article Inspection program

• Developed an internal and external Corrective Action System

• Implemented an ESD program

General Dynamics Armament Products Burlington, VT 12/04 - 04/06 Supplier Quality Assurance

• Aided in the writing of supplier’s non-conforming material procedure

• Facilitated continuous improvement with suppliers

• Performed first article inspections at suppliers

• Conducted supplier process audits

C.R. Bard Manufacturer of Medical Equipment Glens Falls, NY 09/02 - 09/04 Quality Engineer

• Implemented in-line inspection thereby eliminating inspection gates reducing manufacturing time and rework

THALES Manufacturer of Telecommunications Mountaintop, PA 06/00- 06/02 Quality Assurance Manager

• Cut manufacturing cost and rework by establishing assembly instructions, training program and by establishing a make or buy teams

• Established continuous improvement teams

• Developed tracking system on vendor performance

• Increased vendor performance by conducting process audits PRIDE MOBILITY Manufacturer of Mobility Products Exeter, PA 03/99- 06/00 Quality Task Force Team Leader

• Managed and facilitated continuous improvement teams

• Responsible for several process and product improvements resulting in several cost reductions

• Implemented continuous improvement with vendors

STEAG MICRO TECH Wet Benches Essex Junction, VT 08/95-01/99 Field Service Representative

• Chaired the reliability group, facilitated product improvements and tool MTBF performance

• Equipment installation - plumbing, electrical, and mechanical

• Aided in the training of manufacturing and maintenance personnel LOCKHEED Airplane Manufacturer Montrose, PA 06/87-06/95 Procurement Quality Assurance Representative

• Performed quality system and process audits

• Completed source inspection of electrical and mechanical hardware

• Covered twenty-five suppliers

SIMMONDS PRECISION Aerospace Vergennes, VT 07/79-06/87 Quality Test Technician

• Performed functional acceptance test

Production Test Technician

• Calibrated and trouble shot electronic equipment to component level Production Group Leader

• Responsible for eight test technicians and the monthly delivery of two to three hundred various items

Quality Supervisor

• Oversaw the mechanical & electrical inspection, and test

• Accountable for hiring, promotions, and raises for twenty-eight people

• Interfaced with internal, and external customers daily Professional Training

• IPC 620 Certification (30 hrs) CRRC

• ASQ certified auditor training (24 hrs) CRRC

• Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (8 hrs) Alstom

• Visual Weld Inspection (12 hrs) Alstom

• 8D Problem Solving (8 hrs) Alstom

• Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis (16 hrs Worcester Polytechnic Inst / General Dynamics

• ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (40 hrs) General Dynamics

• ISO Quality System Auditor Certification (40 hrs) QCS International Limited

• Case Audit Training (8 hrs) Lockheed

• Statistical Process Control Training (24 hrs) Lockheed

• Management Training (16 hrs) Simmonds

Education

• Vergennes Union High School Vergennes, VT

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