Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer
Resume:
David Vitagliano
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SUMMARY
Hands on quality professional with 25+ years developing and implementing various quality and continuous improvement programs. Successfully managed projects totaling more than $500,000. Implemented ISO/QS programs. SKILLS
o Product Market Review
o Corrective Actions (RCCA)
o Internal and External Audits
o MRB Review and Disposition
o Supervision Receiving Inspection
o Continuous Improvement Project
o In-process Control
o Kazien Training
o TPM Implementation
o Vendor Audits
o Nadcap criteria
o Customer Specification
o Lean Manufacturing
o ISO/QS Standards & AS9100
o PAPP
o FMEA
WORK HISTORY
October 2022 to August 2023: Feroleto Steel - Contract Manufacturer of custom rolled precision strip steel. ISO9001 Quality Manager
o Conducted ISO gap analysis.
o Updated existing quality procedures to reflect processes. o Implemented product testing and tracking procedures based on customer requirements. o Lead MRB activities.
o Assist Suppliers as it pertains to process improvements and cost reduction. o Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis. o Review, revise and train to quality procedures.
o Conduct RRCA and implement corrective actions.
o Conduct training as it pertains to procedures and practices. o Review Purchase Orders and pre-production checklists. o Vendor interaction for corrective actions and continuous improvements. o Maintain KPI’s.
o Ensure the products meet the company’s and customer’s quality and integrity requirements. September 2020 to September 2022: Connecticut Plastic Manufacturer of specialty devices, including high-precision components for a wide range of implants and surgical instrumentation. ISO9001 and ISO13485
Senior Quality Engineer
o Develop and execute design verification protocols, process validation protocols, risk analysis. o Lead MRB activities.
o Assist Suppliers as it pertains to process improvements and cost reduction. o Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis. o Review, revise and train to quality procedures.
o Conduct RRCA and implement corrective actions.
o Conduct training as it pertains to procedures and practices. o Review Purchase Orders and pre-production checklists. o Vendor interaction for corrective actions and continuous improvements. o Maintain KPI’s.
o Ensure the products meet the company’s and customer’s quality and integrity requirements. o Manage Inspection Department.
September 2018 to September 2020: Belcan (Collins Aerospace) Supplier Quality Engineer
o Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans and other QA assessments.
o Assist Suppliers as it pertains to process improvements and cost reduction. o Quality Root Cause Investigations & AS9100 Audits. o Verification & validation of corrective action and mistake proofing action plans. o Review PPAP processing implementation plans including the evaluation of Process FMEA’s. o Conduct, lead and train suppliers on Manufacturing Process Reviews (MPR), Pro-Cert, Gage R&R, etc. o Lean Manufacturing Process Review.
o Establish and maintain successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team, and regulatory departments.
o Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action. o Assist in disposition process by involving relative prints, specifications and subsequent testing methods. o Review first article inspection reports.
o Develop product verification plans.
o Compile and implement quality metrics.
o Work with Engineering/Manufacturing to assure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.
o Evaluate and process customer issues.
June 2017 to September 2018: Sikorsky
Project Quality Engineer - Contract
o Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans and other QA assessments.
o Establish and maintain successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team, and regulatory departments.
o Verify conformance and productivity of quality engineering through supplier audits and surveys. o Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action. o Assist in disposition process by involving relative prints, specification and subsequent testing methods. o Coordinate Supplier Corrective actions.
o Review and/or recommended first article inspection reports. o Review, approve and develop product verification plans and respective test methods. o Compile and institute quality metrics.
o Work with Engineering/Manufacturing to assure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.
o Evaluate and process customer returns.
o SAP proficient.
o Supervise five QA Inspectors.
June 2016 to June 2017: Pratt & Whitney
Project Quality Engineer - Contract
o Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans and other QA assessments.
o Establish and maintain successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team and regulatory departments.
o Verify conformance and productivity of quality engineering through supplier audits and surveys. o Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action. o Assist in disposition process by involving specification and subsequent testing. o Coordinate Supplier Corrective actions.
o Review, approve and develop product verification plans and respective test methods. o Compile and institute quality metrics.
o Work with Engineering/Manufacturing to assure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.
o Evaluate and process customer returns.
o SAP proficient.
o Supervise three Quality Engineers.
June 2013 to June 2016: Sikorsky
Project Quality Engineer - Contract
o Define, develop and implement quality assurance practices and procedures, test plans and other QA assessments.
o Establish and maintain successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team, and regulatory departments.
o Verify conformance and productivity of quality engineering through supplier audits. o Coordinate with suppliers and customers relating to quality trends, performance and corrective action. o Assist in disposition process by involving relative prints, specification and subsequent testing. o Coordinate Supplier Corrective actions.
o Review, approve and develop product verification plans and respective test methods. o Compile and institute quality metrics.
o Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to assure that tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.
o Evaluate and process customer return.
o SAP proficient.
May 2010 to March 2013: CCL Label
Quality Manager
o Drive business metrics (quality, waste reduction, on-time delivery, cost). o Ensure compliance with all company policies & procedures. o Ensure compliance to existing quality standards and recommend enhancements. o Ensure compliance of department personnel to all company policies and safety regulations. o Interface with customers and manage the customer buy-off process. o Manage customer quality surveys and source inspections. o Manage the in-house audit program.
o Manage the Failure Analysis Process; work with the shop floor and engineers to identify root cause and formulate corrective action plans.
o Manage inspection equipment calibration and maintenance log. o Manage quality compliance of material and process suppliers. o Review and authorize purchase orders for quality requirements. o Update and maintain the Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions and forms. o Develop in-house test plans and sampling plans.
o Participate in design reviews. Provide innovative inputs to design process to improve quality. o Review and approve engineering changes.
o Conduct Internal Audits and analyze data to identify trend deficiencies. o Facilitate Customer Complaints and conduct Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA). o Member of Safety Committee.
o Conduct Supplier Quality Audits.
o Conduct and maintain GMP requirements.
Sept 2007 to 2009: Leed-Himmel Industries
Quality/Project Manager
o Established procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety. o Verify procedures are in use, functional and efficient. o Maintain a corrective/preventive action program, including tracking/ status of open actions. o Maintain receiving and review responses, work with departments for timely completion and periodic reports and metrics.
o Monitor, evaluate and assign corrective actions to appropriate personnel for completion. o Verify by auditing the effectiveness of corrective actions. o Report ongoing activities to management and keep continuous improvement efforts on track. o Purchase order review.
o Document vendor non-conformances.
o Perform Supplier Audits.
o Input into production design/development.
o Review Engineering Process/Quality functions
o Direct contact with customers regarding status on projects. o Maintain gauge calibration log assuring all in house tools are calibrated. o Chaired Management Review Board Meetings.
o Implemented Lean Manufacturing Protocols.
o Manage five QC Technicians.
Feb 2000 to 2007: Howmet Casting an Alcoa Business Quality Engineer
o Designed and implemented Process Method Sheet for production use. o Monitor and identify non-conforming trends.
o Conducted Kazien training events.
o Customer interaction to assure product compliance and performance. o Performed internal and external audits to assure and maintain compliance. o Draft and approve Purchase orders.
o Evaluated and designed a system to monitor and verify incoming raw materials. o Implemented new Platinum coating line for Rolls Royce products. o Audit existing and new ISO procedures for compliance based on ISO requirements and audit history. o Participated in ISO and NADCAP audits.
o Organized and lead Root-Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA). o Initiated continuous improvements projects.
o Trained Quality Technicians on inspection criteria. January 1995 to December 1999: Fiamm Technologies
Quality Assurance Manager
o Updated and revised ISO manual.
o Conducted quality audits throughout the plant.
o Member of the production and transportation planning committee. o Chaired Management Review Board, assessing performance reports and recommendations on areas for improvements and cost saving alternatives.
o Reviewed capital expenditures, including design improvements. o Interviewed and approved vendors.
o Conducted training seminars.
o Led internal and external quality audits.
o Monitored quality processes, uncovered problems and issued corrective actions. o Assured DEP and EPA compliance.
EDUCATION
Southern Connecticut State University A.S
CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
TPM Training
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