Quality Engineer Brake Press
Resume:
Seth Garner
*************@*****.***
U.S. Citizen: Ability to obtain clearance
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Davis CA [Class of 2018] Skills
● Avionics: FAA certifications, manufacturing quality, process development, process improvement
● Programming/Design: Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Esprit, Excel, SAP
● Manufacturing: Expertise in Manual Assembly of rugged computing systems, Lathe, milling, 3D printing, and brake press operations, GD&T, PCBA’s and cables
● Communication: Technical report / memo writing, Corrective and Preventive Action reports, Customer Interfacing, Supplier Management, Auditing Certifications
● Certified IPC-A-610 Trainer (2021 - 2023)
● Certified IPC/WHMA-A-620 Trainer (2021-2023)
● Licensed FAA repairman/inspector (2022-Present)
● FAA Accountable Manager for Part 145 CRS (2022-Present) Experience
Kontron AG, San Diego
FAA Accountable Manager: (2022-Present)
● Ensured all operations conform to FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station requirements
● Updated and maintained FAA/EASA manuals to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
● Revised repair report and analysis processes to guarantee more accurate failure analysis and traceability of repair actions completed. Received very positive feedback from customers for improvements to repair reports
● Created a novel system to identify problem parts in need of additional engineering evaluation by identifying gaps between repair station records and quality reporting capabilities.
Created means of presenting data to Quality/Ops management, highlighting shortcomings in our default level of repair evaluation and driving an overhaul Quality Engineer (acting team lead): (2019-present)
● Allocated tasks to other Quality Engineers to ensure tasks done to standards in timely manner
● Served as escalation path for major issues
● Implemented UTAS “Zero Defect Plan” in multiple projects
Lowered DPPM on one product from 100k to 4k, with numerous escapes caught and prevented
● Inspected parts and assemblies for conformance to specifications. Issued 8130-3 tags to repaired avionics articles that met type specification
● Pioneered torque testing and Foreign Object Detection (FOD) screening procedure to validate workmanship in variable torque driver application. Prevented 4 escapes of improperly torqued hardware on 250 units shipped.
● Validated design of embedded computers to IP67 standards through leak testing, including failure analysis
Used lessons learned to establish leak test parameters for later products
● Streamlined SAP material setup to minimize inspection delays without violating AS9100/ISO requirements, causing hundreds of shipments to occur without a quality hold-up.
Material setup leveraged to improve counterfeit inspection process Vista Industrial Products, Vista, CA
Estimator: (2019)
● Determined necessary processes, sequencing, material requirements, and expected labor times
● Ensured all parts could be manufactured with available tooling
● Hands on experience with manufacturing operations such as CNC laser and brake press Engineering Projects
Senior Design Project [see Linkedin] (2018)
● Designed an aerial infrared imaging system to detect heating inefficiencies in buildings
● Troubleshot drone vibrational issue and devised a simple, cost-effective solution
● Wrote a 35-page technical report describing the design process [see Linkedin], testing procedures, and legal guidelines
Gearbox Design Project [see Linkedin] (2018)
● Designed a winch in Solidworks to haul several different load cases up a ramp
● Fabricated winch frame using lathe and milling operations
● Wrote a 30-page technical report detailing design considerations, manufacturing progress, and device performance
● Received top score for hauling speed
Solar Boats Club [see Linkedin] (2017-2018)
● Designed hull for solar powered boat using SolidWorks.
● Created foam mold using CNC and Bondo autobody filler
● Placed 2nd out of 20 in 2018 SMUD Solar Regatta
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