Quality Engineer

TO whom it may concern.

Attached please find my resume for the position that your organization is seeking to fulfill. I have over 25 years’ experience as a Quality professional in Military/ Commercial manufacturing environments. I have successfully managed multiple manufacturing (internal and suppliers) and warehouse facilities.

I also successfully completed Excel Partnership’s ANSI-RAB NAP accredited ISO9001-2000 lead auditor course and received my Six Sigma Black Belt certification from the University of Texas at Austin. My education includes an MBA, with an undergraduate degree in management.

The experience that I have acquired will be greatly beneficial to your organization. I work extensively (company liaison) with the FAA; I am experienced with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR'S) and the Advisory Circulars (AC's). I am also responsible in assuring that our Quality Systems and Anti-drug policy complies with the customer requirements as an approved manufacturing and repair facility.

Previously, and my present position includes all aspects of Product Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Test, Customer Service, Supplier approval/ management and metrology services. My day-to-day activities included a range of activities such as interfacing (presentations) with potential customers to total customer satisfaction. In addition, I have successfully achieved substantial cost reductions, quality and productivity improvements while implementing Total Quality Management. Authored and revise quality control documentation including Protocols, Methods, Worksheets, Forms, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), qualification, validation, Gate Reviews, and technical information reports in collaboration with Operations, MFG, Engineering, QA and QC. My experience also includes versatility in the additional World Class activities including root cause analysis, 5S, AS9100, ISO 9000-2000, Design of Experiments, R & R Gauge studies, CPK process capability studies, Lean Manufacturing and Halt/HASS Testing. My product experience includes Supplier pre award surveys, fabricated articles, RF, Power supplies and telecommunication equipment at the sub-assembly and system levels. My manufacturing experience includes mechanical, electrical, hybrid, surface mount and thru hole technologies. Please review my attached resume for additional responsibilities and achievements.

I would appreciate an opportunity to speak with your organization, to discuss my accomplishments and experience and the best manner to meet your needs.

Thank You

Ed Saul

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Leonardo DRS

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER 8/2019-8/2021 2 years

Leonardo Designs, Manufactures Military Counter Measure Systems

Responsibilities include In-process product verification of Components, Sub-Assemblies. Oversight activities also includes MRB activities, test of final Assemblies, Product Submittals to Customer and DCMA representatives. New Contract reviews and formulation of Quality budgets.

L-3 Communications- Greenville, Texas 4/2009-5/2019 10 years

QUALITY, TASK LEADER (Sr. Q.E IV)

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems is a word class leader in the modifications of Military aircraft. These modifications include but are not limited to: furnishings, structure, and electronic platforms.

Responsible include the tests and inspection of aviation modifications, repairs and/or maintenance actions to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable to FAA and or government regulations. Advises operating units on installation and maintenance of inspection and testing procedures for aviation industrial operations. Implements corrective action for discrepancies found during aircraft inspections. Initiates and prepares inspection discrepancy reports, quality deficiency reports and technical deficiency reports, ensuring that they are accurate, clear, concise, and comprehensive for management review.

BE Aerospace Inc., Winston Salem N.C.

DIRECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE 1998—2009 11 years

BE Aerospace, Inc. manufactures cabin interior products for commercial aircraft and business jets

Responsible for the AS91000 Quality Management System (QMS), Metrology Services, Test Department and First Article Conformities (inspection & test) to ensure that all FAA requirements were exceeded.

Responsible for the submittal and approvals of the PMA’s (Part Manufactures Approval) to the FAA. Ensure that the manufacturing facility complies with FAR Part 21 and the Repair Station complies with FAR Part 145.

L3 Communications - Satellite Networks Division (SND), Hauppauge, N.Y.

DIRECTOR, PRODUCT ASSURANCE 1987- 1998 11 YRS

SND designs and manufactures Satellite Fly Away telecommunication earth systems for the U.S. Government

Responsible for interfacing directly with Government Representatives to ensure that all products meet and exceed contract requirements.

Activities include the design and implementation of quality programs (including the design for manufacturability, serviceability and quality) in accordance with strict Government requirements and regulations. Also responsible for Quality Assurance/ Control, Quality Engineering, Metrology, and ISO 9000-2000 compliance.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ EXPERIENCE:

AS9100/ ISO9000-2000

As the facilitator of the Management Steering Committee (and the management representative), I have successfully passed 2 initial audits & 12 continuous assessments. This position also included the holding of management meetings, the generation of top-level ISO procedures & the performance of internal audits. (ANSI-RAB NAP accredited ISO9000-2000 Lead auditor). Facilitated a management team for the implementation and accreditation of an ISO9000-2000 management system @ SND and AS9100 accreditation @ B/E.

Cost of Quality Analysis- Dashboard/ Metric’s

Designed and implemented companywide C.O.Q. measurement systems. These systems included monetary and quantitative measurements that were used as continual improvement tools.

Supplier Management

Responsible for initial supplier evaluations, including initial assessment audits

Performed source inspection on electronic component and assemblies, and fabricated articles.

Initiated supplier performance measurement systems.

Initiated Corrective actions and preventative actions on supplier systems and articles

Audit supplier capabilities. Provides technical support for the introduction of components from a new supplier

Generates and maintains incoming inspection procedures. Trains inspectors to these procedures

Develops and/or sources inspection tools and equipment

Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty

Acted as the Customer Relations Manager (CRM) between my organizations and the customers (FAA, Government, military and commercial). This activity included interfacing with the customer in solving technical and quality related issues. I have also generated quality presentations, customer approved quality program plans and coordinated customer “sell-off” including PCA’s for military products.

Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen Experience

An active team member in revamping the production floor for lean manufacturing (cell environment).

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Certification project yielded $ 180 K savings in the first year

Design of Experience

Member of the design review and configuration management boards. Reviewed and approved all Class 1 & Class 2 changes. Participated in internal and supplier PDR’s & CDR’s and instituted DOE experiments. Ensured system adhered to the requirement of ISO9001

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:

Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, Access, Visio and PowerPoint), Windows 3.x, 95, 98, 00, NT, Siebel System\ Oracle operating systems, Minitab-and SPC-XL Statistical Software Trained

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Business Management 1994

Dowling College, Oakdale N.Y.

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) 1999

University of Texas-Austin Black Belt Certification, Excel Partnership’s 2002

ANSI-RAB NAP ISO9001 ASQ accredited Quality auditor 2017

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