Mary Fry

Professional Experience

Quality Inspector Specialist, Astronics April 2014-Febuary 2023

Issuance of FAA 8130-3 for Domestic and Export Approvals of Engines, Propellers & Articles.

Inspection of CCA’s for compliance to IPC 610 and JSTD 001. Inspecting for electrical, soldering, and mechanical compliance using appropriate tools to measure and accept or reject.

Inspection of Repair and rework per IPC 610 /JSTD 001 requirements.

Inspecting all end items, in process inspections and products using engineering documents, drawings, work instructions and appropriate tools to measure and accept or reject.

Responsible for inspecting of customer returned end item units for conformity to FAA and other regulatory requirements, completing manufacturing orders and issuing 8130’s and C of C’s.

Inspection of all aspects of in process product using appropriate tools to measure and accept or reject.

Receiving and inspecting incoming product and components using appropriate tools to measure and accept or reject them and issuing an 8130.

Packaged shipments and verified all paperwork and packaging were accurate.

Assured shipping was sent out on time and to the correct location.

Assured appropriate customer requirements are being met.

Prepared shipments and processed shipping requests sent by contracts.

Ensured all shipments are per all appropriate documents and procedures.

Kept all shipments per internal on-time delivery schedules and if not contacted appropriate persons to keep product moving and on-time.

Auditing of area using quality procedures to assure compliance.

Entering customer returned units into appropriate database and creating RMA’s for them.

Created a training class for end item inspection.

Training of other inspectors per internal documents, processes, and procedures.

Quality Process Improver, Crane Aerospace and Electronics May 2005-April 2014

Conducted manufacturing process audits and reviews. Provided feedback for process improvement.

Performed all aspects of inspection in the manufacturing process using appropriate tools (micro-hite, radius gauges, calipers etc.), to measure and accept or reject.

Created and performed First Article Inspections for internal and external customers using appropriate tools (micro-hite, radius gauges, calipers etc.), to measure and accept or reject. Assured correct and accurate information on all forms and entered into internal system.

Assured program managers were current on all regulatory requirements.

IPC 610 JSTD 001 certified.

Provided training for manufacturing and delegated inspectors with inspection skills and served as a resource for inspection issues.

Monitored manufacturing for inspection proficiency.

Helped develop a FMEA and PFMEA for manufacturing areas.

Performed special inspections as required by QA for the Government and Regulatory Agencies.

Assured manufacturing was following all processes and procedures per regulatory agencies, government requirements and internal processes.

Interacted with manufacturing, production control, and Engineers to discuss discrepancies and work out an amicable outcome.

Liaison between all levels of management including engineering, manufacturing and quality.

Responsible for writing up out of spec conditions and helping to resolve them.

Use of computers and office equipment for input to various platforms.

Administrator for customer corrective actions.

Wrote and revised specifications to assure quality was maintained in the products.

Helped improve and implement processes and have knowledge of lean manufacturing and the 5s culture.

Developed and taught classes for needed education on the manufacturing floor.

Back up administrator for our digital records, (Alchemy).

Involved with customers and customer corrective actions.

Kept stamp log up to date, issued and retracted stamps as needed.

Wrote and resolved Non-conforming Records to track failed product.

Participated in many Kaizens to reduce cycle time, improve processes and create a lean working experience.

Assembler, Inspection Eldec July 1998-January 2005

Responsible for building up soldering and/or reworking assemblies, sub-assemblies and end items, per engineering drawings using written and oral instructions.

Assembled and soldered electronic SMT and through hole CCA’s.

Modified, repaired and worked on production units.

Modified, repaired and reworked customer returned units.

Adapted and devised new techniques, methods and procedures.

Involved in Kaizens to improve on processes, tooling and general work.

Responsible for inspecting all forms of assemblies and work throughout the manufacturing process with required measuring instruments, tooling, fixtures, process specifications and workmanship standards.

Inspected all manners of assemblies for quality and workmanship acceptance.

Interpreted and worked in accordance with work orders, drawings charts and any other applicable engineering and production specifications.

Used hand tools, power tools, soldering irons, solder suckers, wire strippers, resistance welders, spot welders, nut drivers, torque wrenches, sanders, microscopes, solvents, degreaser and chemicals to accomplish required work.

Coordinated with engineering for prototype or repair problems.

Trained other manufacturing personnel, using drawings, parts lists and specifications to accomplish the build of the product.

Responsible for accurate inventory accounting. Provided counting and entering help in the all company physical inventory.

Responsible for a crew of 15-20 people, on time delivery, cost reduction practices, generating reports, quality and safety.

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