Manufacturing Engineering Human Resources
Resume:
Meredith (Skip) Forbes
**********@*****.***
Objective
I am seeking opportunities for employment and advancement with your organization. My background is in Quality and Manufacturing Engineering Management, although I also have a background in TV broadcasting with CBS, ABC and Fox TV as well as Firefighter & EMS experience.
Security Clearances
Sperry Marine System Company Classified
Charlottesville, VA Secret
Education
P.V.C.C. Electronics and Multiple Management (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing) Classes
I.S.O. 9000 Internal Auditor
Statistical Process Control / Time Studies
Mil-STD-2000 Instructor/Examiner
IPC 610 Task Force Member
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerating
Human Resources Law and Management
OSHA Training and Management
Department of Criminal Justice Services Security Officer (Capt.)
Albemarle County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Summary of qualifications
I have worked in Charlottesville for over twenty-five years. During that time I have worked in manufacturing, quality assurance, testing, engineering, field engineering, and human resources.
Community activities
I am a charter and life member of the Seminole Trail Fire / Rescue Department. I was a Battalion Chief in the department and held Instructor Level I. I was also certified in Hazardous Materials Operations, Vehicle Extrication and Aircraft Rescue Operations as well as First Responder Medic. I was in charge of training for the single busiest volunteer station in Virginia.
Work experience
Har-Tru, 166 Industrial Way, Troy, VA 22974: Contact John Towsey (Operations Manager) 877-***-****
April 3, 2023 to November 1, 2024
Quality / Production Supervisor: Managed all quality and production including supervising the quality control lab that tested coatings for compliance, supervising eight people. I tested new products and set up SPC to control quality. With support from engineering and senior management, I deployed the production and quality continuous improvement program, including a quality database.
Stryten, 4035 Hunterstand Ct., Charlottesville, VA 22911: Contact Luis Tillis (General Manager) John Aker (VP Engineering) 434-***-****
2020 to 2023
Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supervisor / Production Supervisor: Aided in all aspects of manufacturing to include in part: Monitoring schedules, staffing, interviews, etc. I also interfaced with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Management on issues affecting production. Additionally, I would aid Quality and Engineering in critical issues and corrective actions that affected or could affect the end item use in form, fit, or function. I trained employees in production and procedures that affected quality, interfacing with engineering regularly on documentation changes. Supervised all production, test, shipping, receiving and material handling operators. Supervisory duties included managing returns and rejects, conducting time efficiency studies, and conducting quality control audits and vendor interfaces.
Charlottesville NewsPlex CBS ABC and Fox TV, 999 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville Va., 22901, Contact Vice Pres. Jay Barton 434-***-****
2007 to 2014
Multi-Media Journalist / Assignment Editor: Conducted interviews for on the air TV broadcast news. Used state of the art cameras and audio equipment as well as editing equipment. Made contacts area wide for stories as well as clients. Conducted live TV broadcasts from the field. Planned logistics and served as field producer for larger events.
Aker Wade Power Technologies, 4035 Hunterstand Court, Charlottesville, Va. 22906, Contact John Aker President 434-***-****
2002 to 2006
Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Manager: Selected the processes and methods for production. Selected the design of tools and equipment as well as the design of the facility to improve quality. Designed and improved the planning and control systems for distribution of goods and services, production, inventory, quality and plant maintenance. Documented and upgraded applicable quality processes. Conduct training, corrective actions,and interfaced with applicable departments and vendors. Responsible for obtaining and organizing information related to current as well as future testing and inspecting requirements and methods. Conducted vendor audits and established statistical process controls. Interfaced with engineering, referencing recommendations for prototype products. Interfaced with senior management referencing quality opportunities, recommendations, continued improvement and inter-departmental communication.
Manufacturing Operational Director (Temporary): Planned and directed/coordinated the operations of the company. Formulated policies, managed daily operations, and planned the use of materials. Interviewed and hired new employees. Participated in the review and update of the employee manual and PTO policies. Completed audit certification at end of year physical inventory. Lead shop floor layout redesign for inventory floor stock and work process improvement. Lead power section compound research to resolve incorrect product usage. Developed Access Database to track all production and test information. Instituted service part tracking and reallocation of costs to warranty expense. Conducted an OSHA in-house audit, training and documented in-house OSHA handbook. Authored the in-house HR manual.
Production Manager / Quality Manager: Managed a manufacturing group of ~twenty employees to achieve the production, quality, and cost objectives of the organization. Facilitated the successful introduction of new products in the factory. Furthered the objectives of the organization by working on cross-functional teams. Managed capacity, staffing and performance management needs of the manufacturing and inventory areas. Planned and held production meetings to determine production assignments and critical actions. Oversaw all tasks on the floor as they were carried out and provided assistance and troubleshooting when needed. Interviewed and hired assemblers and technicians. Carried out performance reviews and recommend advancements for operators when reasonable.
Republic Technology 1745 Broadway Street Charlottesville, Va. 22906 Closed
1997 to 2002
Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer: Managed ten employees in all phases of electronic assembly and testing. Engineered prototype production work cells resulting in a production line with an output of approximately $1.5 million dollars annually. Interfaced with the Vice President as to production status and forecasts. Interfaced with new and repeat customers as to requirements and engineering issues. Managed a small (3 person) automatic drill and routing department. Attended senior management meetings that set goals and mission statements for the company. Engineered and modified existing equipment to conduct assembly operations. Reviewed and wrote various work instructions as well as prints. Consulted and set various employee goals. Interviewed, hired as well as terminated employees. Conducted cross training and reviews.
Quality Manager (Senior Staff Management): Responsible for the administration of a company wide I.S.O. (International Standards Organization) 9000 compliance system. Interfaced with customer quality visits and audits. Supervised and maintained all internal audits. Maintained a company wide documentation system in accordance with I.S.O. 9000. Maintained and conducted a material review board, returned material authorization and internal as well as vendor corrective actions. International standard revision task force member for IPC 610 document review and revision. (International Standard for Electronic Assembly and Inspection) Senior team member of the pre-production and pre-engineering review team. Managed a mechanical as well as an assembly inspection and test departments.
Avionics Specialties, 3367 Earlysville Rd., Charlottesville, Va. 22906, 434-***-**** Closed
1985 to 1997
Quality Assurance Engineer: Configured and conducted engineering tests for military products, in-house as well as in the field, including salt, fog, lighting, temperature, altitude, shock, vibration, sand, dust, resistance, dielectric, wind tunnel, and flight tests in fixed wing aircraft as well as helicopters. Conducted internal audits (I.S.O. 9000 format) to ensure compliance with contracts and government specifications. Assisted engineering in new product verification. Acted as the quality assurance manager when the manager was not present. Verified and changed product print and applicable documentation. Wrote, verified, and changed production as well as engineering documentation. Conducted product failure analysis and corrective actions. Reported survey as well as investigation findings to management and customers. Aided inspectors and production operators with troubleshooting. Assisted engineering with failure analyses by using scanning electron microscopes. Conducted training for customers and employees in-house as well as in the field. Consultant to the Methods and Engineering department.
Quality Assurance Supervisor: Supervised ~ten employees in various aspects of quality assurance testing, electrical as well as mechanical, to government specifications. Interfaced with government and commercial customers. Managed production schedules, manpower requirements, and company goals and objectives. Supervised a test equipment control lab that calibrated all in-house mechanical and electrical test equipment. Supervised incoming inspection as well as shipping department. Conducted environmental stress screening for ongoing as well as new products. Hired new employees, conducted reviews, and terminations, as needed.
Production Supervisor: Supervised ~twenty-five employees in various aspects of production. Hired new employees, conducted reviews and terminations as needed. Determined and implemented new production technology.
Methods Department Senior/Manufacturing Engineering: Determined production needs and documented the proper procedures. Conducted various training courses both in-house as well as in-field. Experimented with and determined proper processes and procedures to meet government specifications. Determined production flow and implemented new technology.
Sperry Marine Systems, 1070 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville Va. 22906 (Saudi Arabia), 434-***-****, Supervisor Golden Mabry
1980 to 1985
Associate Field Engineer: Conducted field engineering and training in Saudi Arabia. Assigned to the Saudi Navy Combat Systems division. Conducted field service and training on shipboard combat systems.
Field Engineer Training: Trained in Clearwater, FL and Virginia Beach, VA. for a mission in Saudi Arabia.
Quality Control Tester: Performed naval systems tests and basic troubleshooting. Aided engineering with new designs verification. Worked with various government customers.
Quality Control Inspector: Conducted electrical and mechanical inspections.
Teledyne Avionics, 3367 Earlysville Road., Charlottesville, Va. 22906 Closed
1979 to 1980
Quality Assurance Inspector and Tester: Inspected and tested products.
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