Power Operations Quality Specialist

MICHAEL D. CAPPS

Hazel Green, AL • 256-***-**** • ******.*@*****.*** • l i nkedin.com/i n/michael -capps-95b8a791 Secret Security Clearance AMCOM Express/COMSEC Clearance TOP-LEVEL QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

QUALITY MANAGEMENT • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

~ Experienced, results-focused quality specialist with 7+ years of industry experience across nuclear power operations, evaluating equipment reliability, quality management, project management, and auditing programs in the aerospace and defense industry. ~ Proven track record in quality control, nuclear operations, diagnostics, testing, abnd maintenance of mechanical equipment or products, and aerospace/space applications. Obtain and maintain certification for ISO107025 and ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. A talented individual with diversified skills and experience in Quality Systems Management, product testing requirements, auditing, report reviewing, use of precision measuring equipment, and maintain corrective actions to provide consistency and high-quality results. Experienced in test procedures and overhaul manuals, training the corporate workforce to meet safety and quality standards. Possess excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills and the ability to lead, provide guidance, and contribute to the streamlined success of a company by adhering to the best practices available.

Core Competencies:

Quality Engineering Testing Quality Assurance (QA) Preventive Maintenance Pneumatics Maintenance & Repair MIG Welding Internal Controls Functionality Testing Compatibility & Interoperability Testing Performance, Benchmarking & Load/Stress Usability/Look And Feel Quality Management System (QMS) Software Automation Key Performance Metrics Product Development Lifecycle Coaching & Mentoring Strategic Planning Enterprise Support Plan Continuous Improvement Product Manufacturing Manufacturing & Development Quality Control Supplier Quality Technical Reporting Process Improvements Staffing Performance & Safety Standards Program Management Health and Safety Standards Legal Compliance Statistical Analysis Technical Documentation Quality Improvement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist, NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, Huntsville, AL Mar 2014 – Apr 2021

Oversaw testing, scheduling with DMCA, and cross-referencing test control records with testing procedures

Established, implemented, and maintained processes needed to ensure the National Technical Systems’ Quality Management System (ISO107025/ISO9001:2015)

Collaborated with engineers and Project Management teams to design and build 50+ test stands to meet specifications, company policies, and safety protocols while overseeing calibration measures

Reviewed test data to assure NTS meets all test points in test specification prior to submitting to Project Management team

Reported to top management on the performance and improvement needs of the Quality Management System

Resolved quality management issues with organizational freedom and unrestricted access to top management

Utilized output data from Quality System to educate the team in improving process and product quality and reliability

Provided quality assurance support and guidance in project quality execution from inception through completion

Built and maintained the quality engineering strategy for assuring a product quality that meets the customer needs

Monitored test performance; accountable for performing root-cause analysis to investigate issues and executed corrective measures

Employed quality concepts, technical knowledge, and continuous improvement principles across the product development lifecycle

EDUCATION

Street Rod and Custom Fabrication with Automotive Technology, Wyoming Technical Institute CERTIFICATES & TRAINING

VT-3 Level II Course 101 Requal, Feb 2019 QA-NDE-001, Jan 2015 QA-NDE-001, Feb 2016 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Adobe Acrobat

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