Results-driven opex, six sigma Lean, Quality and PM professional

WASSIM (SIMON) WARDE, MSIE, SSLE

Phoenix, AZ ****5 623-***-****

*******@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/simonwwarde QUALITY LEADER / DIRECTOR OF LEAN SIX SIGMA AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS Expert in Lean Organizational Management & Operational Excellence Results-driven operations excellence, six sigma Lean, Aerospace regulations; FAA 14 CFR Part 21 and Part 145, AS/EN 9100 - ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001 and AS9145. Healthcare regulations; FDA 21 CFR 1271, 210 and 211, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 11137-1, ISO/IEC 17025, and quality professional with extensive ISC leadership experience. Consultant, achievement-oriented with proven millions of dollars in operations savings and cost avoidance. Strong integrated supply chain experience in suppliers’ relations, manufacturing, repair and overhaul, research and development, quality, and industrial engineering management in supporting global programs, products and customers. Possess solid technical knowledge in project management using Six Sigma, DMIAC, TPS and Lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen, JIT, Kanbans, Gembas, etc...) to improve processes, systems, cycle time and delivery. Exceptional change agent with extensive Voice of the Customer (VOC) experience and human-machine Interface. SSP Lean expert and AS9100 Auditor certified. PMP, SSP Blackbelt trained. ISO13485 Auditor certification in progress. Fluent in English, Arabic and proficient in French languages. CORE COMPETENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Systems Management Quality Assurance Engineering and Quality Control Program Management Operations and Manufacturing Management Suppliers Management Supply Chain Management Lean – Six Sigma Transformation and CI Management in Aerospace and Healthcare PINNACLE TRANSPLANT TECHNOLOGIES Phoenix, AZ 2021 – Present Quality Systems and Lean Six Sigma transformation - Manager Enhance PTT’s Human Tissues-Based and Amino products and services reliability throughout the entire product life cycle spanning the distribution channel from supplier to end-user. Manage the supply chain FDA, AATB, ISO13485, HCT/P compliance, CLIA and GTP accreditation and certifications and lead audits teams. Lead Customer Quality complaints investigations and resolutions team. Design Lean Transformation strategies for improving operations and processes within the organization and drive Lean Six Sigma methodologies implementation. INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS Irvine, CA 2019 - 2020 Quality and Training - Corporate Director

Direct QA, QC, CI and Training organizations at multiple Repair Stations in US (Fort Worth and Amarillo TX, Spokane and Everett WA, Victoriaville CA, Greenville SC and Lake City FL). Drive training program robustness and quality continuous improvement and lean implementation, Oversee AS9100 Quality Management System, support continuous improvements, production process control, testing of materials, finished products quality and administration of maintenance records. Ensure compliance to FAA and other regulatory agencies, customer specifications and internal procedures. Monitor vendor performance and establish quality data collection and analysis systems. Chair Leadership Technical AC Damage committee UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP Aerospace - Specialty Systems B.U. Brea, CA USA and SOA France 2016 - 2019 Senior Quality Assurance Manager - Site Leader

Provided leadership for de-icing, rescue and specialty system, 20+ quality team with over $100M in sales. Set overall direction, strategic planning and tactical management of supplier quality, QA engineering, QA compliance, and quality control organizations. Direct QA engineering (CAB, MRB, and PRB), manufacturing, UPI and MRO functions and assure quality management system, US FAA (FSDO and MIDO offices) and European EASA agencies and Government regulations

/ regulatory compliance. Drive zero hours TAT, COPQ and escapes goal adherence. Oversee quality operations, guide and coordinate France and California teams’ activities to best align US and France QA tactical and strategic plans execution. Drive products improvement via FAI, ZDP, APQP/AS9145, UPPAP, FMEAs, MSA, SPC and AIM implementation using UTC quality clinic processes and ACE methodologies. Partner with General Manager, design and manufacturing engineering, customer service, procurement, and field quality leadership in implementing process improvements. WASSIM (SIMON) A. WARDE *******@*******.*** PAGE TWO HONEYWELL AEROSPACE 2001 - 2016

Propulsion Engines, and Auxiliary Power Units business, Phoenix, AZ Suppliers, Manufacturing and Customer Strategic Quality Assurance Engineering - Manager 2011 - 2016 Provided leadership for team of 21+ US, Europe and Mexico based Sr. QA Engineers in deploying HOS to maintain AS9100 certification and FAA production approvals. Drove robust and effective RCCA / problem solving across organization. Coordinated suppliers related project with field quality and supplier development teams across globe. Managed all QA MRB support and project plans to deal with customer escapes issues while maintaining products quality standards and schedule. Established and chaired SCAB and key MCAB driver. Facilitated multiple Organizational Development (OD), team building and multiple processes, products, and supplier Kaizen events. Coordinated Six Sigma / HOS training – 5/6S, 7/8 wastes, visual management, process and activities mapping implementation. Mentored SSP Lean Greenbelt, Lean expert and BlackBelt candidates and integrated supply chain Production Managers through certs. Guidance and Electrical Systems (GES) business, Defense & Space Glendale / Deer Valley / Phoenix AZ New Product Introduction Advanced Manufacturing and Value Engineering - Program Manager 2007 – 2011 Lead core engineering group of 8+ Mechanical, Electronics and Optical that served as central resource for specialized manufacturing expertise and drove continuous improvement projects throughout Honeywell Strategic Sensors Group

(Fiber optics Gyroscope) and defense and space organizations (DARPA, Defense, Space Station, Space shuttles Satellites and NASA Orion). Supported HOS IPDS implementation including APQP/AS9145, PPAP, FMEAs, MSA and SPC, Coordinated inputs to AOP/ STRAP processes and managed Glendale’s VE and capital projects. Oversaw identification, analysis, review, and implementation of producibility improvement and strategic cost reduction / cost effective solutions. Led HOS baseline activities for mid-size CMGs, including process mapping, VSM, UDOs, C&Es, future state and projects identification, and participated in Glendale’s OD/ design base lining activities. Guidance and Electrical Systems (GES) AT&R, D&S and R&O business, Tucson, AZ Sensors and Fuel and Advanced Controls - Operations Manager 2002 – 2007 Lead an organization of 42+ staff with over $40M in revenue, a budget $5M and Capital Equipment Plan of $3M. Manage employee safety, performance reviews, job skills enhancements and career development, maximizing team efficiency through effective coaching, team building, mentoring and cross-functional communications. Direct business process re- engineering, Lean manufacturing projects and order entry-to-delivery process, driving cost savings, productivity improvements and building solid customer relationships. Direct day to day activities for Cabin Pressure and Fuel Sensors, Repair & Overhaul (R&O), Management Operating System (MOS) and Research & Development including assembly/test, scrap/rework, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), and Health Safety & Environmental (HS&E) . Simultaneously managed Sensors and Fuel and Advanced Controls product lines including Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and PWA/PCBA/Circuit boards Assembly and test and Repair and Overhaul Engines, Systems and Accessories (ESA) B&GA business, Tempe / Phoenix, AZ Customer Quality Assurance - Program Manager 2001 – 2002 ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

WARDE INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, Phoenix, AZ, Founder / General Manager

GENERAL ELECTRIC, Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, OH, Industrial Engineer Intern

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN, Research / Teacher Assistant

COMPUTEK, Knoxville, TN, General Manager / Owner

T.J.’S KINKOS, INC, Knoxville, Nashville, Brentwood and Chattanooga, TN, General Manager CERTIFICATION

Quality Management System Auditor – AS9100 C and D

Lean-Six Sigma Expert - Business, Operations, Manufacturing – Aerospace and Healthcare

APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) Supply Chain Achievement for Enterprise Leader, Levels 1,2,3,4 and 5

EDUCATION

Master of Science (MS), Industrial Engineering, Concentration: Manufacturing Systems Engineering

(Lean Manufacturing) and Logistics / Supply Chain Management (2nd year MBA)

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Associate of Science (AS), Mechanical Engineering, Pellissippi State CC, Knoxville, TN

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