Allen Brandon
Columbus, MS *****
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Professional Summary
Quality Specialist well-versed in quality and manufacturing environment. Providing 15+ years of quality and manufacturing experience. Always willing to learn more and meet all challenges using sound problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
Work Experience
SQE/SCQM
Airbus-Columbus, MS
August 2025 to Present
• Developed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain efficiency and identify areas for improvement
• Established strong relationships with suppliers/vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials while maintaining quality standards
Quality Program Manager
Aurora Flight Sciences-Columbus, MS
April 2019 to January 2025
• Achieved AS 9100 re-certification
• Monitor CoPQ, scrap and other quality metrics
• Resolve internal/external nonconformances
Quality Manager
Martinrea Automotive Structures-Shannon, MS
September 2017 to April 2019
• Achieved ISO 9001 re-certification
• Promoted from Quality Engineer to Quality Manager
• Resolved nonconformances for customer (Nissan Motor Company)
Quality Engineer
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi-West Point, MS February 2014 to August 2017
• Achieved ISO 9001 certification
• Champion/Lead for internal auditing
• Created SOP's, Control Charts, Process Flow Maps
Quality Assurance Specialist
Nissan Motor Company-Canton, MS
February 2004 to February 2014
• Audited assembly process in accordance with Nissan standards
• Investigated process nonconformances via Go & Study method
• Served as ISO 14001 internal auditor/coordinator
Industrial Engineering
United Parcel Service (UPS)-Jackson, MS
October 2010 to July 2013
• Achieved rapid promotion
• Achieved daily volume targets
• Conducted process and safety audits per UPS standards
Education
Industrial Technology (Bachelor of Science)
Mississippi State University-Starkville, MS
Skills
• Quality Tools-4M
• Internal auditing
• 5Why
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Inspection
• ISO 9001 standard
• Fishbone
• 1x1
• ISO 14001
• Process Flow Chart
• AS 9100 standard
• IATF 16949:2016
• Root cause analysis
• Autonomous worker
• Lockout -Tagout
• Communication skills
• Control Plan/SOP/Work Instructions
• SAP
• Manufacturing
• 8D
• Core Inspection
• Lean
• 5S Methodology
• MS Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Fabric/Unidirectional Layup
• Quality Control
• Quality improvement plans
• Quality Management
• Team-oriented worker
• Lean Manufacturing
• PFMEA/APQP/Quality Confirmation
• Customer service