Robert Paul Thomas

Quality Engineer

*** **** ****** **** ** Middletown, CT 06457

M: 860-***-****

E: adwo1c@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

My goal is to find a rewarding opportunity, within the Quality field, in which I can couple my experience and determination with the expectations of the company to produce outstanding results for customers and stakeholders.

EDUCATION —

EXPERIENCE

Associates degree in business management

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

AS 9100 Lead Auditor

ISO 13485 Lead Auditor

Excellent verbal and communication skills

CLCSR (Pratt and Whitney)

Udemy Communication

Shop Floor Management Expert

DQR- Sikorsky and Pratt and Whitney

2022-2023

Quality Engineer- DRT Aerospace

-APQP (PPAP) lead

-MRB Manager

-Document Control Specialist

-Audit lead for ISO9001:2016 ISO13485 and AS9100:D

-FAI Specialist

-Calibration Management

-Export control

-Support of process improvements with on-time reporting of Quality KPI’s

-Driving continuous improvement in quality performance

-Contract Review (Customer PO’s), requirements, drawings and specifications)

-Drive robust Root Cause and Corrective Action processes with real time daily stand-up meetings and Quality reviews.

-Validate / correlate CMM Programs and inspection methods to IMS

-Coordinate customer submittals & approvals (Ex: ESA, VSE, DVI, FAIs and PPAP) – utilizing customer web portals.

-Drive and support robust RCCA processes to prevent re-occurrences and provide a positive effect on non-conforming inventory (MRB) as part of daily standard work.

-Internal Auditor for ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO13485 and to the organizations Quality Management System.

2017 – 2022

Quality Engineer/ Quality Manager • Thyssenkrupp Materials NA. Copper and Brass Sales Division.

Managed the Quality Control within the facility and supported both operations and the sales teams through daily Gemba walks and daily stand-up meetings. Including shop floor communications.

Prepared First Article Inspections and PPAP packages per Aerospace and Automotive standards.

Material cert verifications

Lead cross functional continuous improvement projects.

Expert in PFMEA, Control plans and inspection plans

SAP data expert

Facilitate Zero Defect initiatives by leading 6S, FMEA, Process Control and Kaizen events.

Supported internal, external and customer audits per customer and international standards.

Managed Calibration, MRB and customer complaints

Lead root cause analysis in cross functional teams using Quality tools such as 5 why, 8D methodology, Ishikawa and pareto analysis.

Managed the Quality KPI’s for the facility and communicated them through shop floor visual controls.

Worked with cross functional leadership to maintain a high Quality and Safe working environment with operations and sales teams.

CLCSR Certified through Pratt and Whitney

2012 – 2017

Quality Engineer • GKN Aerospace

Worked closely with project managers, engineering, and customer engineering teams for composite development projects for Pratt and Whitney and Sikorsky

Development of inspection plans using DFMEA and Control Plans.

Managed calibration and was a team lead in the MRB disposition team.

Inspection Team Lead

Supported internal, external and customer audits per customer and international standards.

Managed the Quality KPI’s for the facility and communicated them through shop floor visual controls.

Conducted statistical process controls and analyzed data to

Maintain integrity of design controls

Improved processes that increased the velocity of the team while also ensuring high quality of work

Created standard work and work travelers to support the processes that developed the parts for the customers.

2006 – 2012

Quality Engineer • Thyssenkrupp Materials NA. TMX Aerospace Division

Managed Calibration, MRB and customer complaints

Managed the Quality KPI’s for the facility and communicated them through shop floor visual controls.

Supervised the inspection teams for all shifts and conducted initial onboarding training for all inspectors.

Facilitated a Zero-Defect environment by leading 6S, FMEA, Process Control and Kaizen events and supported a continuous improvement work environment.

Lead root cause analysis in cross functional teams using Quality tools such as 5 why, 8D methodology, Ishikawa and pareto analysis.

Coordinated training events for GD&T and lay out inspection processes.

Expert in PFMEA, Control plans and inspection plans

Lead cross functional continuous improvement project.

I can operate under pressure and still ensure that company and industry standards are met while managing potentially detrimental effects to timeline and budget.

KEY SKILLS —

COMMUNICATION

Problem Solving Using, 5 Why 8D Methodology, Ishikawa diagrams and Pareto Analysis

Ability to inspect materials using various layout inspection equipment including CMM set up and FARO Arm Laser scans vs. CAD Model analysis. Operations experience including data analysis via Pareto and First Articles.

Internal Auditing ISO 9001 and AS 9100:D Standards and ISO 13485

Advanced Product Quality Planning - PPAP, PFMEA

Gage R&R, Process Capability Studies, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control, FAIR expertise.

Proficient and experienced in Minitab, MS Office, SAP, and other ERP systems.

Communication is an integral part of any support function. I make it my daily goal to interact with my team to assure that problems are identified as early as possible so that solutions can be generated, processes remain stable, and enhancements are conducted in a controlled manner.

LEADERSHIP

Through effective communication, l can help teams and departments understand their roles in a project to operate more efficiently and achieve a shared goal. I listen and respond to questions and concerns from team

members and can also help leaders learn how to better support team members through maintaining the integrity of the Quality Management System and maintain the integrity of its intent. In addition, l can use my communication skills to recognize others for their contributions and achievements, which improves morale and motivate employees to continue to produce high Quality product to support the companies KPI’s and financial goals. In conclusion, my experience with shop floor 6S and Six Sigma background I can maintain a high expectation of true Quality within a facility that is above expectation by being a cross functional leader in my role as a Quality Engineer.

REFERENCES

Dustin Rittenhouse (Thyssenkrupp) – 937-***-****

Tom Knoob – (Thyssenkrupp) 203-***-****

Jason Bear – (Thyssenkrupp) 206-***-****

Felicia Caplet - (Pratt and Whitney) 860-***-****

Jaynea Lechliter- (Northrup Grumman- ATK Aerospace) 304-***-****

Mike Freeman- (Northrup Grumman- ATK Aerospace) 301-***-****

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