Gerard Landis

YUKON WEST DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.

Operations Manager / QA Manager

Palmdale, CA 93551

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H 661-***-**** / C 661-***-****

Objective,

To obtain a Quality Engineer or a related position with an organization that will utilize over 20 years of extensive technical experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Work Experience:

YUKON WEST DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.

Operations Manager / QA Manager 2014 to Present

Overseeing day-to-day operations,

Revised the QMS and led the team in recertifying the AS9100 REV, D. Perform a role in Internal Audit’s, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Team working within the AS9100 REV, D system.

Quality Engineer

Currently review and approve Quality systems for Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Assembly procedures, Part drawing’s Sampling plan, and Statistical process. Communication, (ESD) Electrical Static Discharge, (FOD) Foreign Object Damage, and other procedures to employees. Prepare inspection reports; work with suppliers and internal and external customers

(DCMA) for continuous improvement. Ensuring specifications are met with lab experience. Quality Assurance Representative/Test Technician.

Maintained monthly matrix, worked with first articles, Inspection reports, Certification and Calibration, and Wright rejection tags as needed. Maintain Inventory log for Inspection and test equipment sent out for Calibration as required. Build and test new and returned units, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate Ground Support Equipment, Flight test hardware, both mechanical and electronic. Home Inspector/Green Property Adviser

Highlight Home Inspection, LLC. Palmdale, CA 2012 to 2014 Home Inspection for Potential buyers,

To see if the home is safe and without any significant problems, advise them on tips to save money on heating & cooling their home.

Senior Systems, Test Technician 2008 to 2012

Electrical mechanical, Circuit board, Electrical harness wiring, And printed circuit boards. Operated Teradyne test equipment, electronic troubleshooting equipment, radio, shipboard communications equipment, electronic medical devices, and advanced flight simulators. Owner, Star Security – Palmdale, CA 2005 to 2009

Started and ran a business that developed a security device for roll-up garage doors with windows. Owner, One Stop Post & Parcel, Business- Palmdale, CA 2000 to 2006 Mailing service for USPS, UPS, FEDEX, and all other Business and Printing needs. Allied Signal Aerospace/ Honeywell- Torrance, CA 1980 to 2000 Test Technician, Electromechanical power systems.

Responsible for setting up and testing various electro-mechanical actuators. Utilize extensive knowledge and experience in the manufacturing assembly process, as well as the implementation of process modifications and improvements. Certified Inspector for crimping and dimensional tolerances. Maintain cross-functional abilities while working in a team environment involving planning, Manufacturing, testing, Engineering, and inspection. Participated as a member of the “Quest for Excellence Team,” responsible for $ 1 million in cost avoidance.

Assembler II

Responsible for assembly of in-process inspection and testing electro-mechanical hardware. Worked with close tolerances utilizing precision measuring instruments and Engineering drawings. Performed troubleshooting, using root cause and corrective action processes, ensuring specification and regulatory compliance.

“A” Mechanic, Environmental Control Systems.

Performed assembly procedures of commercial and military hardware, including air-bearing turbines and packs.

Assembled F-16 Emergency Power Unit, Nitrogen valve, Fuel Control Valve, and various Missile Guidance Systems in a Simi clean room environment.

Analyzed and interpreted Engineering drawings, assembly, works instructions, and sketches. Utilized precision measuring equipment to measure face clearances, run out, and end play to .0001” tolerances.

Education

ASQ/CQE Academy

El Camino College

High School Diploma

Skills:

• AS 9100 Rev D

• AS9102

• PDCA

• PFMEA

• RCCA / 5 WHYS

• ISO 9001: 2015

• ISO, LEAN/ Six Sigma / 5S

• CAPA

• GD&T

• IPC- 610

• Quality Management System

• Dimensional Inspection/Machined Parts

• Blueprint Reading

Awards:

6 Sigma:

Participated as a member of the “Quest for Excellence Team” Responsible for $ 1 million in annual cost avoidance.

Certifications and Licenses:

• JCP DD 2345 (MCTDA) MILITARILY CRITICAL TECHNICAL DATA AGREEMENT

• AS 9100 Rev D. ISO 9001: 2015

• Certificate of Graduation: The CQE Master Class / CQE Academy

• Certified IPC Specialist IPC-A-610 / Crimping

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Blueprint Reading

• Certified Home Inspection

• Communication

Additional Information:

Well-qualified professional with a strong background in Electromechanical and Technical Operations, Assembly, Test and Inspection Procedures, Human relations, and Communications.

• Mechanical, Electrical, and Electromechanical Troubleshooting, Inspection, and Test.

• Proficient in Blueprint reading and interpretation.

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