Brian K. Gosselin
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Quality Manager
Goal-oriented and results-driven Quality Engineer with extensive demonstrating problem solving and quality control skills. Team leader and collaborative-thinker that promotes high-quality systems and operations. Committed to company excellence to achieve quality improvements and meet production standards.
Proven expertise in:
Quality Engineering
Engineering Drawings
AS9100/AS9102/ASQR-01
Process Improvement
IPC-610/620
AC-7004
Quality Management Systems
Product Testing & Evaluation
Quality Document Development
Lean Manufacturing
PCB CCA Review/Repair
NADCAP
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist
US Air Force Community College – AS Electrical Systems
Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, IL
United States Air Force/Kaman Aerospace
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Team Industrial Services - Berlin Ct
Quality Manager
April 2021 to Present
Headed all responsibilities for 15 inspection personnel NDT RT MT PT UT.
Purchasing responsible for ordering supplies Thru Ax System
Accomplished optimum quality through quality or production standard modifications.
Managed and directed assigned calibration technicians and staff.
Update Procedures as necessary to meet objectives Create system scan PO Into system all jobs.
Developed, implement, and maintain the Quality Control requirements within the Quality Management System (QMS) QAP QDR
Acted as an interface on internal and external audits (AS9100, NADCAP, Customer etc.)
Initiated root cause and corrective action processes for internal nonconformance (quality data analysis scar analysis) and for customer complaints.
Incorporated RCCA into final inspection paperwork.
Serves as a customer liaison for quality related issues (i.e., approvals, first article submittals, customer audits, customer complaints, etc.) and ensured compliance with the purchase orders, contracts, specifications, and drawings.
Key Contribution:
Headed all responsibilities for ten inspection personnel.
Accomplished optimum quality through quality or production standard modifications.
Track Compliance Work packages, Perform Contract Reviews, Create Purchase orders.
Perform random audits, Track, and manage Quality management Review.
Managed and directed assigned calibration technicians and staff.
Effective Skills:
Effective oral and written communication
Strong attention to detail
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and at all levels within the organization
Identify issues and implement corrective action
Contribute positively in a team environment and follow safe working procedures
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Triem Industries- Terryville Ct
Production Coordinator
August 2020 to 2021
Execute plan and control programs through manufacturing and test to ensure timely delivery of equipment to customer
Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts and assemblies between sections or
Performs complex expediting and record keeping functions to provide Production Planners with current information on the location and progress of manufactured parts and assemblies
Reports at weekly meetings on status of programs regarding schedule with Program Manager, Planning, Production, Test, and Quality
Reports/ resolves any problems or difficulties impacting the on-time delivery of jobs
Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedule
GKN Aerospace (Contract Position –(Belcan)
Quality Engineer 2019 Contract Position
Upgraded the quality management system (QMS) and client’s workshop. Produced aerospace training material for process owners. Collaborated with the Quality Assurance organization for QMS upgrades following AS9100 Rev D requirements. Created documented information for the QMS including flow charts, multimedia, videos and photos, sketches, and RACI matrices. Developed and conducted onsite training for CMS updates. Reviewed and revised quality manual and standard procedures, quality work instructions, and forms. Designed hyperlinks and PDF conversions to aid document retrieval for all departments of the company.
Key Contributions:
Improved the QMS maturity level to a 4.0 goal by year-end.
Achieved Level 4 for QMS by 3rd quarter of year 2021 through scoping improvement items.
Upgraded the QMS and QMS workshop per AS9100 Rev D.
Paradigm Precision-Manchester CT
Quality Supervisor / Quality Engineer 2018
Led a team responsible for inspection and testing of product including incoming receipt, in-process inspection, and final inspection/release.
Compiled and evaluated statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Coordinated all activities associated with quality release of product.
Responsible for all quality records and the quality level of the product shipped.
Coordinated the work load of inspectors to leverage capabilities and ensure results.
Regularly reviews and follows all ISO documentation relating to the quality system.
Key Contribution:
Headed all responsibilities for ten inspection personnel and two quality engineers.
Accomplished optimum quality through quality or production standard modifications.
Managed and directed assigned calibration technicians and staff.
H&B Tool – South Windsor, CT
Assistant Quality Manager, 2018
Collaborated with quality inspectors and production employees to improve and oversee all production-related processes and procedures. Designed, facilitated, and maintained the quality control requirements with the QMS. Coordinated internal and external audits.
Key Contribution:
Updated company’s QMS system.
Peening Technologies-East Hartford CT
Senior Quality Engineer 2015 - 2017
Developed, implement and maintain the Quality Control requirements within the Quality Management System (QMS) QAP QDR
Acted as an interface on internal and external audits (AS9100, NADCAP, Customer etc.)
Initiated root cause and corrective action processes for internal nonconformance (quality data analysis scar analysis) and for customer complaints.
Incorporated RCCA into final inspection paperwork.
Serves as a customer liaison for quality related issues (i.e., approvals, first article submittals, customer audits, customer complaints, etc.) and ensured compliance with the purchase orders, contracts, specifications, and drawings.
Revise all QMS Documents on a needed as be also convert to PDF & Create hyperlinks.
Key Contributions:
Accomplishments: Reduce Non-Conformances 50% 1st year / 90 % 2nd year
Accomplishments: Created Visual aids for proper masking reducing Non-Conformances
Instituted Stamp Control
Timken & Hamilton Sunstrand- Contract Positions Davis Engineering
Quality Document Control Specialist 2015
Key Contributions:
Stored, managed, and tracked company documents and Quality data
Scanned and maintained documents, adhering to the company's document lifecycle procedures, and archive inactive records in accordance with the records retention.
Updated all certifications to purchase order requirements scan into data base interact with customers on daily basis to resolve certification issues verify flow down and update op sheets.
Altra Industrial Motion- New Hartford CT
Senior Quality Engineering Technician 2010-2014
Info Warner Electric Company came into Altra Industrial Motion from South Beloit Illinois
Set up the Manufacturing Engineering Data Base from Scratch with Auto Cad Drawings etc.
and trained the Manufacturing Engineers how to use the new system ERP System when we
Migrated to Enterprise Software which we now use 2012
Key Contributions:
Analyzed product failures, performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to prevent further problems.
Reviewed and corrected process documents and made recommendations to Floor Supervisor, Value Stream Leader and Quality Manager on what needed to be corrected to improve quality.
Created and incorporated Quality documents for use in manufacturing process from Blueprint Notes, Engineering Documents and Associated Drawings to improve process controls.
Worked with Manufacturing Engineering to update routings for correct part flow to reduce scrap and rework.
Initiated engineering changes through the ECR system to correct engineering drawings.
Implemented released ECN when received through engineering approval system.
Processed defective material reports via material rejection report system through ISO approved procedures.
Obsoleted unneeded process prints and set-up sheets in the data base to eliminate confusion on the production floor and reduce the waste of paper.
Create Quality Documents per our internal Quality Procedures:
Magnatech Corporation LP-East Granby CT
Document Control & Receiving Inspection 2007-2010
Key Contributions:
Receive and inspect incoming manufactured parts using various gages for first piece inspection
Create a Quality Inspection Document Database to store all inspection records, blueprints and bill of materials.
Kaman Aerospace -Bloomfield CT
Quality Control Inspection Technician 1986-2001
Key Contributions:
Perform First piece and final inspection of electrical/mechanical assemblies
Oversee Electrical Sub Shop Avionics, Flight Test, Blades, Paint, Transmission shop.
Accountable for (Standard Depot Level Maintenance) inspection of tear down and rebuild of Sh2g Aircraft.
Inspected aircraft parts from tear down, routed part to appropriate departments for rework and or repair per Nav Air and Standard Depot Level maintenance requirements.
Performed final inspection of aircraft prior to release to flight test.
Proficient with depth gages, bore gages, ID Gages OD Gauges, dial calipers, Milliohm meter, and multi meters.
Verified safety and security of all installed components into aircraft.
Ensured blueprint and all engineering changes were updated to the latest revisions.
Performed in process functional testing of all black boxes.
Completed thorough troubleshooting of electronic equipment.
Ensured blueprints, work orders, build sheets, and schematics are up to current revision.
Soldered & Inspect printed circuit boards (J Standard Certified) (ESD Certified) IPC-610.
Installed harnesses, associated wiring, and equipment into aircraft) IPC-620.
Replaced faulty components.
Responsible for training of lower classification subordinates.