Scott Byer
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Professional Summary:
Results-driven Quality Manager with extensive experience across various industries, including manufacturing, metal fabrication, and machining. Skilled in ISO 9001:2015 certification, AS9102 processes, and quality management systems. Strong leadership abilities with a passion for resolving shop issues and implementing corrective and preventative measures. Expertise in internal and external audits, supervising quality teams, and working closely with customers on product validation and defect resolution.
Skills:
Quality Management (across multiple companies)
AS9102 First Article Inspection Process
Nonconforming Product Identification
CNC Machines
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA)
Job BOSS Software Experience
Internal & External Audits
Process Improvements
Plating Knowledge
Validation of Products
Strong Communication Skills
Leadership & Supervision
Root Cause Analysis
Product & Process Validation
Manufacturing Processes Expertise
Professional Experience:
Kaiser Manufacturing
Quality Specialist - MN
May 2023 - Present
Responsible for quality oversight in manufacturing processes.
Leads internal and external audits to ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
Collaborates with engineering teams on customer and product changes.
Supervises the quality team and supports process improvements.
WRICO Inc. - Plymouth, MN
Quality Manager
2020 – 2023
Supervised quality across two locations, overseeing powder coating, metal fabrication, and welding.
Managed and validated forming products, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
Supervised two programmers and ensured smooth quality operations.
Metal Coating and Manufacturing
Quality Manager
2018 – 2020
Led quality assurance operations, supervising metal fabrication and programming teams.
Improved processes and promoted team collaboration, leading to promotion.
Lake Air Companies
Quality Control Supervisor
2016 – 2018
Developed and implemented quality programs to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
Supervised quality operations for military and medical equipment manufacturing.
Improved process efficiency through scrap reduction and routing updates.
G&K Machining
Quality Control Manager/Quality Assurance Engineer
2014 – 2016
Managed quality control for military and Défense specifications, overseeing a full-service machine fabricator.
Developed and maintained quality systems to meet ISO 9001 standards.
Led the implementation of corrective actions for process improvements.
Dongo Tool, Inc.
Quality Control
2012 – 2014
Temporary role overseeing daily inspection duties.
Monitored ongoing production results, implementing process improvements, and addressing rework issues.
Eagle Tool & Design
Quality Control Manager
2005 – 2012
Managed quality control for military and medical products, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001.
Supervised a team of three quality inspectors and collaborated with key clients like Medtronic and 3 M.
Education:
Associate’s degree in Metallurgy, North Hennepin Community College
Management Courses, University of Minnesota, MN
Certifications, Training & Licenses:
ISO 9001:2015 Certified (2012)
AS9102 Certified
Certified in Tec Logic
Employers’ Association
oSupervisory Training