Senior Quality Assurance
Resume:
SHAWN BYLANDER
San Pedro, CA *****
*********@**.**.***
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER III
Solid Mission Assurance, Quality, Inspection, and Audit Team Leader
Electro/Mechanical experience in the Audit, Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L), Planning, Test Engineering, Assembly & Test Supervision, RCCA, and Supplier Quality Focal roles.
Proactive and competent decision maker.
Dependable and well organized who communicates effectively and works with minimal supervision.
Proficient in team building, working in fast-paced environments, and problem-solving capability.
CLEARENCE- DOD TS/SCI clearance based on a current SSBI with various special accesses, LAAFB CAC card, TWIC card
EXPERIENCE
Boeing – El Segundo, CA 2022 – 2025
Senior Quality Engineer II
Responsible for Creating, Processing, and Closing Boeing Non-Conformance records.
Provided Quality Engineering and Supplier support to the ViaSat 3, O3b F12, SNL, WGS F11, P8 Bailout door, CCTS, Hi and Low Pressure Latch Valves, Batteries, and Various Antenna Systems.
Responsible for Non Conformance records, Work Orders, and Classified Program support.
Tasked with Researching and Processing WGS Electronic Products Work Orders, NCRs, N-orders, and QE Buyoffs.
Assigned to Provide Quality Engineering support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Programs.
Responsible for AS9100 Lab and Hi-Bay Quality Audits.
Supporting four separate Labs, EP, IPA, Prop, and Reflector for NCRs and WOs.
Participated in the Significantly out Of Tolerance tool analysis task.
Created the Boeing Ops Quality Containment Management function.
Transferred to the OPS Quality Organization
Assigned to the El Segundo Receiving Inspection department
Responsible for processing multiple Program Production Parts and Kits
Tasked with writing and processing Non-Conforming Records using prints and processes
Processing multiple Line Stoppages and lost part searches.
Perform SAT searches and lost item recoveries.
Conform to IPC J-STD-001GS and IPC J-STD-001G Guidelines.
Trained to AS9100 Rev. C and AS9100 Rev. D Certified Lead Auditor.
Lowes – Torrance, CA 2022 – 2022
Tool Dept. Associate
Responsible for Tool Sales, Hardware selection
Restocking and Lowes Pro Subscriptions.
Adjusting Stock and New Floor Displays.
Worked in the Tools, Plumbing, Hardware, and Millwork Departments
Mercury Systems – Torrance, CA 2020 – 2021
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer II
Responsible for Production, Repair and Final Buyoff of HDVR 18, HDVR15 and DTU systems from Physical Optics Corp to the US Military
Tasked with Control and Response of FACARs, Problem Reports, Change Orders, Purchase Orders and Supplier Ratings
Supported Closure and Transition for Mercury Systems and Physical Optics FACAR Processing
Raytheon – El Segundo, CA 2018 – 2020
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer II
Assigned to the Mission Assurance Supplier Quality Organization
Performed Supplier Quality Notification Analysis and SCAR Notifications
Responsible for Preparing Basis Of Estimates Analysis for several Military Radar Programs
Senior Quality Engineer II
Assigned to the Mission Assurance IIS Team
AS9100 Rev. D Certified Auditor
Led multiple Lab Audits for Mission Assurance
Root Cause Corrective Action Trained and Certified
BOE Report Preparer and BOE Approval Lead
Responsible for Auditing, Inspection, Preparing Mission Assurance Recovery Charts
Created weekly Status Reports for my assigned programs:
oASARS
oASTOR
oF15, F18, F22
oGlobal Hawk
oSentinel
oSTS
oTOW
oTrident
Vencore – El Segundo, CA 2017-2017
CM/DM Analyst III
Working as a CM/DM Analyst- Contractor for the TASC Corp. in El Segundo, CA
Administrator for the GPS Contract for the Air Force (LA AFB)
CM/DM Chair for the OCX Block 0 Lower-Level Engineering Review Board
FCA/PCA Audit contributor for Raytheon on OCX Block 1 PCA review
Ducommun Inc. - Carson, CA 2016- 2017
Senior Quality Engineer III
Provided Quality Engineering support to Ducommun Engineering for Resolvers, Precision motors, and HiRel Microwave switches.
Transferred to the oversee function of the Motion Control Devices Assy. Line.
Responsible for scheduling, notifications, and verifying Government Source Inspections (DCMA).
Responsible for processing classified communications for Ducommun Site Security.
Boeing Defense, Space and Security- El Segundo, CA 2007- 2016
Program Quality Engineer III
Board Member on the Engineering Review Board, the Manufacturing Review Board, and the Failure Review Board.
Provided Program Office Supplier Quality Focal and Quality Engineering support to Program Quality & Final Satellite/Payload/Antenna Integration & Test for the SES-09, SES-15, Inmarsat, Intelsat, GPS IIF, and Proprietary programs.
Responsibilities included Supplier Quality Focal, Assistant Quality Manager, QAM signature authority, AS9100C Focal, GMS Gate Liens Focal, QE lead for WC1 and WC2, On-Orbit IR meeting Focal, PCAB meeting focal.
Provided Program Metric and Chart generation.
Program Supplier Quality Focal III
Embedded into the IPT teams to provide Supplier Quality Engineering support to the Mechanisms IPT, Harness IPT, Propulsion IPT and Thermal Products IPT.
Initiated and Lead Supplier Organization and Response Team (SORT).
Provided Test Engineering and TVAC support, Mechanical and Electrical integration, System testing, Near Field Range testing, Mechanical & Electronic alignments, Mass Properties, EGSE validation.
Lead Deployment testing and Configuration verification for activities.
Lead Auditor for Gate Reviews, Selloffs, NPVLI reviews, Program Quality Key Suppliers, Sub-tier Suppliers, and I&T High Bay audits
Contributed to over 35 RCCA events as a member of the Supplier Quality organization.
Organized and Lead Program Quality Assurance requirement reviews with vendors.
Initiated & Lead Program Quality responses for SORT. Verify discrepancy documentation per program requirements via the Quality Databases.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems -Redondo Beach, CA 2005 – 2007
Commodity Team Quality Engineer Senior
Provided CTQE Support for the Sensors, Mechanisms, Waveguides and Motors Team.
Appointed to the RCCA Team for CTQE Support on New Supplier Selection and Buyoff.
Assurance Engineer Senior
Provided Quality Engineering support to Engineering & Final Satellite/Payload/Antenna Integration & Test for the STSS program, DSP program, AEHF program, and including DOD and Proprietary programs for the Mission Excellence Quality IT&L organization.
Support provided for Mechanical and Electrical integration, System testing, Near Field Range testing, Mechanical & Electronic alignments, Mass Properties, EGSE/MGSE validation, Deployment testing and Configuration verification for vehicle activities.
Contributed to 5 RCCA events as a member of the Sensors, Mechanisms and Waveguides Commodity Team.
Appointed Commodity Team Quality Engineer for Sensors, Mechanisms and Waveguides Field Inspection.
Provided Quality Field Engineering for Supplier Quality at CONUS Supplier facilities.
Supported program specification and drawing verification and verify documentation specs.
Responsible to verify documentation discrepancies to program requirements via the Quality Database.
Assisted Receiving inspection of in-house and vendor-supplied hardware, generated discrepancies and support engineering with dispositions and timely closure of corrective actions.
Assisted management with new employees training; participate in PAB/CAR meetings with metrics on discrepancy codes, corrective action ageing and incidents review.
Support Work Planning reviews, Tabletop reviews, and Engineering reviews prior to work instruction release.
Worked with technicians in assuring work completion per NGST standard practices.
Provided key support by leading a Quality Subsystem, implementing all DOD, customer, and company processes and standards.
Supported training for both the Electrical & Mechanical teams with I&T processes and Mission Assurance.
Worked closely with the customer and management in communicating and implementing all required standards.
Robinson Helicopter Company - Torrance, CA 1991 - 2005
Lead Quality Assurance Inspector
Supervised Flight Test Inspection team, including factory assembly operations with quality and safety management.
Provided daily guidance, manufacturing planning and assistance to technicians.
Maintained records and all appropriate documentation for work authorizations.
Responsible for analyzing blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
Performed Final Inspections for Final Assembly, Sub Assembly and Cabin Assembly areas.
Maintained ground support equipment; performed Aircraft moves, using overhead cranes, rollover fixtures, rotables, and carts.
Worked closely with extreme high static electrically sensitive equipment.
Final integration and maintenance of Mechanical/ Radio Com systems on Aircraft including Electrical, Hydraulic, Thermal, Com antennas, and Mechanical Systems
Interfaced with the senior management, and hourly personnel with conflict resolution, required job training, re-training, ethics, and Hardware Safety.
Coordinated manpower and schedule forecast for Final Assembly and Flight Test ops.
Excellon Automation – Torrance, CA 1983 – 1989
Quality Inspector
Provided Quality Assurance Inspection Surveillance and Support to the OPIC III, EX 200, EX 300, Mark V, and Mark VI Final Assembly Lines.
Assembled and Tested all Excellon Machinery for Production.
Built, Wound, Balanced and Assembled Multiple High-Speed Drill and Driller/Router Motors.
Assembled All Excellon Drill and Driller/Router Machines.
Forklift Operator - OSHA Certified up to 20,000 lbs.
Truck Driver and Outside Processor Pickup and Delivery for Painting, Plating and Anodize Requirements for Excellon Production.
PO Approver and Delivery Clerk in Receiving Inspection for Excellon Production.
Mail Van Pick Up and Delivery Operator for other Excellon Divisions.
EDUCATION
MS in Technical Management - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - 2010
BS in Aeronautics - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – 2004
AS in Aviation Maintenance – West LA College - 2002
A&P Mechanic Certificate – Northrop University - 1991
SKILLS
Precision Assembler “A”
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Inspection Authorization Certificate
Composite Fabricator Certificate
Bearing Specialist, Waveguide Specialist, Boroscope Specialist
Excellent Data Entry Skills, Computer Literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, & Project.
Proficient in Quality databases, such as MES, ISIS, GMS, TeamCenter, Business Objects, SharePoint, R-Share, PIMS, Solumina, TOPS, QuadFar, ECATs, EPARs, EMC2, QCAT, iSPACE, Tip QA, and ePDM.
Flight Test Operations Inspector, Quality Team Lead Experience
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