Remote-Ready Quality & Supplier Engineer (Retired)

CHARLES JOHN GATTONI JR.

***** *** ***** ***, ** 98134

Cell: 959-***-**** email: ********.**@*****.***

SUPPLIER/QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER, P&W CERTIFIED DQR

CORE COMPETENCIES

Product P&L Reports Cost Reduction Programs Continuous Improvement

Process Engineering Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Supplier Quality Engineer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Syensqo Corp – Havre de Grace, MD Oct 2024 to Sept 2025

Adhesive sheets for Aircraft Industry

Title: Systems Quality Engineer

Compile information for Customer audits

Work with suppliers on non-conforming product utilizing SCAR’s, 8D, 5Y investigation reporting.

Investigations on internal non-conforming produce using 8D, 5Y formats.

Verify thru FAI’s Supplier products conform to all document and specification requirements.

Paradigm Precision (now Pursuit Aerospace) – Malden, MA

Production of Machine parts for Aircraft Engines for GE & RR Oct 2022 to Aug 2024

Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Verify thru FAI’s Supplier products conform to all document and specification requirements.

Work with suppliers on non-conforming product utilizing SCAR’s, 8D, 5Y investigation reporting.

Create 4 Block reports and work directly with customer, GE, for non-conforming product escapes

Internal audit on machining and inspection processes at each operational step.

FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans and FAI’s for Customer review and approval. Continuous Improvement.

Rogers Corp. – Rogers, CT

Multiple Types of Adhesive Paper Sheets for Military/Commercial Applications Apr 2022 to Sept 2022

Title: Sr. Quality Engineer

RCCA of blowout of Silica on blending machine. (8D, 5Y)

Develop LOTO procedures on equipment used in fabrication of large paper sheets.

Floor layout and equipment modifications for press oven. Modify peel strip pull test equipment.

Eagle Picher Technologies - East Greenwich, RI

Product: Critical to Flight Batteries for Aerospace Vehicles. Oct 2021 to Mar 2022

Title: Sr. Quality Engineer (Short term contract, coverage for QE on maternity leave)

Compile and verify Data Packages shipped with Atlas Batteries to customer, L3 Harris. Approved access to the L3 Harris Supplier Portal to upload Atlas Battery Data Packages, as required by the customer, L3 Harris.

Pedigree meetings with L3 Harris and L3 Harris Customer ULA (United Launch Alliance) personnel for specified Atlas Battery Data Package final review, prior to battery installation into Aerospace Vehicles.

Mid-State Machine Precision – Winslow, ME

Product: Machine Parts for Commercial and Military Aircraft Engines Jan 2021 to Oct 2021

Title: Quality Assurance Engineer, Team Lead Engineer

Develop PFMEA’s, 8D, 5Y Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and FAI’s for UPPAP Interim B approval on precision machine parts for Pratt Whitney Aerospace and Honeywell Aerospace

Correction of AS9100 Rev D audit non-conformance findings, 1 major and 5 minor, for re-certification

Updates to the QMS Manual and Operation Procedures

Compile monthly/quarterly Supplier OTD, Performance and Scorecard reports to upper management for their monthly BMS review meetings

MRB team leader with disposition authority, for discrepant parts and other non-conforming material.

Use of Epicor and Inspection Xpert software. Continuous Process improvement.

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GKN Aerospace – Cromwell, CT

Product: Composite Aircraft Engine Components Aug 2019 to Dec 2019

Title: Quality Engineer

Short term contract to update the company’s QMS Manual to conform to AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 requirements.

Hyperlink all company specification listed and added required verbiage to the QMS Manual Workshop meetings with Responsible Parties to determine Inputs/Outputs as they relate to each of the

Hyperlink all company specification listed and added required verbiage to the QMS Manual

Workshop meetings with Responsible Parties to determine Inputs/Outputs as they relate to each of the company’s department. (Contracts, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Production, etc.)

Brainstorming meets with each department group to obtain pertinent information, using the “Turtle Shell” input/output format.

UTC Pratt Whitney Aerospace – East Hartford, CT

Product: Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Division Jan 2017 to Feb 2019

Title: Global Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (DQR-SAE13001 Certified)

First Article Inspection Reports review and customer approval on existing and new development APU programs Commercial and Military aircraft.

Review and approval of QAS’s new and revised PPAP’s, FAI’s with GD&T format for verification of conformance to UTC/PWA processes and procedures as specified on HS (Hamilton Sundstrand) specifications/drawings and compliance with AS9100/AS9102 and ISO 9001

Development of Q1QN Work Standard for non-conforming Customer returned material

Development of Process Flow Map for Q1QN Customer returned non-conformance material

Training of personnel in use of Q1QN Work Standard

Management of Q1QN investigations for Customer returned non-conforming material for APU Engines using SAP ERP software.

Work with the Supplier in the determination of their non-conformance Root Cause and arrive at approved Corrective Action (RCCA) and implementation, using Deep Dive & 8D, 5Y Formats.

Completion and disposition of all required QN Task for submittal to Customer for review and approval

UTAS Aeropower – Windsor Locks, CT

Product: Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Division Feb 2016 to Nov 2016

Title: Global Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Oversee and assist in developing Root Cause/Correction Action (8D, 5Y Format), of non- conforming material with UTAS suppliers from Singapore, Phoenix, Pleasant, Prairie, and other geographical areas. Interface with Customers Pratt & Whitney Canada and Pratt Whitney Poland on RTV material.

Identify; verify eQN’s provided by suppliers based on non-conforming and or non-performing RTV material received from PWC/PWP suppliers for investigation.

Investigate Notice of Escape (NOE) for non-conforming material and/or non-performance from end user customer (Boeing, Airbus, etc.)

Daily web-x meetings with both PWC/PWP customers and related suppliers on non-conforming issues.

UTC Pratt Whitney Aerospace – East Hartford, CT

Product: Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Division October 2013 to Jan 2016

Title: Global Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

First Article Inspection Reports review and customer approval on existing and new development APU programs for Commercial and Military aircraft.

Review and approval of QAS’s new and revised FAI’s with GD&T format for verification of conformance to UTC/PWA processes and procedures as specified on HS (Hamilton Sundstrand) specifications/drawings and compliance with AS9100/AS9102

Lead progress meetings with problem suppliers pertaining to quality and OTD (On Time Delivery) issues.

Generate and maintain LOB (Line of Balance) spreadsheets for demand planning and tracking progress of non-conforming parts with quality and OTD issues on numerous high volume APU programs.

Interface with Marketing, Engineering, Procurement and Program Management in meeting customer OTD and ensure part quality conformance to UTC/PWA, FAA, Military and Aerospace specifications.

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Supplier visits to resolve PPAP/ FAI / process issues inorder to meet customer order delivery dates.

Monitor ACE program for Supplier score card and work with low scoring Suppliers to improve rating.

UTAS/PWACertified DQR (Designated Quality Representative) and Certified UTAS/PWA

BOEING, CORP. - Charleston, SC

Product:Fuselage assembly/fabrication for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jun 2012 – Sept 2013

Title: Supplier Management (SM) Analyst / Project Manager / Sr. Mfg. - QA Engineer

Provide advanced technical knowledge, leadership, project management, supply forecasting and quality compliance reporting for electrical/mechanical projects that affect organization efficiency. Interface and travel to domestic/international partners and suppliers certifying capacity, equipment & personnel to meet new quantity/delivery ramp-up for compliance to planning schedules.

Apply process management / process improvement techniques per ASI 9100/ISO 9000 to resolve internal and delivery, quality (MRB), continuous improvement planning and production issues (EPD).

Analytical negotiation skills used to develop innovative solutions to manufacturing and delivery issues.

Project management and coordinate complex activities across multiple functions and outside organizations including product quality planning, supplier audits inclusive of FAI to maintain and improve quality and operational efficiency. Evaluation and conformance of supplier QMS.

Perform RC (root cause) 8D, 5Y analysis and CPA (corrective/preventative action).

Analyze, evaluate, and resolve EPD issues, which list QA discrepancies and LE dispositions per QMS.

Interface with engineering, flight-line floor personnel.

Provide feedback to upper management on assessment results and identify opportunities for delivery and cost improvement, as well as areas of potential risk.

MEP TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Laval, Quebec Jan 2010 – May 2012

Product: Large sheet metal, frame fabricator May 2003 - Apr 2009

Title: Mgr. Corporate Development/Supply Chain Management/Product Manager/Process Engineer

Secure and service new customer accounts as well as existing customer accounts for sheet metal products fabricated to customer specification. Achieved sales and value-added services of $1.5 to $2.0 million annually. Support manufacturing planning and maintain customer Open Order reports to insure product OTD. Resolve quality issues as required through MDF, ERP and MRB processes and software. Team Leader of MRB department for resolution and disposition of non-conforming material per ISO 9001-2008.

Product Manager

Develop assembly processes for value added builds, cost efficiency and manufacturability.

Use of ERP/MRP Fabi-Track program to monitor supplier product scheduling and fabrication schedules.

Create Wire Run List from electrical schematics and interconnect wiring diagrams.

Implement the use of Lean Manufacturing, JIT, DFT, CIP and KANBAN principals and technologies.

Use of E-drawing reviewing program for marking-up drawings (AutoCad, Solidview, Catia V5, Inventor, Pro-E) for ECO changes, product improvements and cost reduction.

Twelve direct reports for fabrication and assembly of turn-key mail sorting machine for BBH and a high-volume wireless radio transmission system for Redline Communications.

Supply Chain Management

Secure competitive pricing for high volume machined parts and commercial components through local and international suppliers

Evaluate current product cost and work with suppliers on annual cost reduction targets

Manage supplier forecasting, demand, and quality planning, QMS and non-conforming material (MRB) issues for both electrical and mechanical components.

Interface with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing for continuous improvement plans and cost savings

GLOBAL AERONAUTICA (NOW BOEING, CORP. - Charleston, SC

Product: Fuselage assembly/fabrication for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Apr 2009 – Jan 2010

Title: ME/Planner –MES/ MRSA Dept.

Support and develop assembly planning for the middle fuselage barrel of the airframe for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft.

The use of composite materials for the fuselage, wing sections and airframe interior of this new aircraft is the technology of the future.

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Authorized user of Vought Work stoppage Tag (WT), Radars, Enovia and Catia V5computer systems for drawings with GD&T form.

Perform root cause analysis, 8D, 5Y and redline markups for corrective action of Installation Procedures (IP)Analyze, evaluate, and resolve WT’s issues, which list QA discrepancies and LE dispositions.

Interface with flight-line floor personnel, QE’s and LE’s on evaluation results as required. Provide Operations Procedures (OPS) for correction and/or rework of discrepancies listed on the WT.

BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC- N. Billerica, MA May 2002 - Apr 2009

Fabrication Solder Re-flow Ovens for PC Board Assembly, Semiconductor Packaging, Alternative Energy

Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer / Global Supplier Quality Engineer / Cost Champion

Review and approve new panel and welded frame designs as well as existing product designs to ensure

manufacturing feasibility, process flows, optimum cost, test plans and quality based on Lean Manufacturing,

Work with Production Floor Personnel to resolve manufacturing problems, clarify document issues, improve, and streamline processes to create a more efficient and effective manufacturing environment as well as develop production planning and scheduling, DFM /DFA principles and CIP

MRB/Global Supplier Quality/Development Engineer

Quality Improvement, quality planning, maintenance of Quality Metrics and perform System Survey Audits for key BTU global suppliers.

MRB team leader with disposition authority, for discrepant parts and other non-conforming material.

Analyze and prepare Root Cause/Corrective Action reports pertaining to internal and external issues. 8D, 5Y.

Cost Champion

Develop with Marketing, Sales, and Procurement personnel on New Product Introduction (NPI) cost budgets based on market demand and competitive pricing information.

Design review approval authorization on NPI designs and ECO modifications for cost evaluation to compliance with projected fabrication cost budgets.

Verification of BOMS, ordered parts, delivery dates and cost using MRP program MANMAN XX

Prepare Return-On Investment, analyst risk reports and P/L statements per product.

Lead product cost reduction programs working with Purchasing, Quality, Marketing, Engineering, Production and Operations resulting in an average savings of $8,750 per Pyramax 98N furnace

Reduction of supplier base through component consolidation efforts, alternate sources of supply, Global Outsourcing, and use of Value-Added suppliers.

BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC – Chelmsford, MA

Global Supplier of Robots and Capital Equipment for the Semiconductor Industry Oct 1999 – Apr 2002

Title: Manager Value Engineering / Value Purchasing - Global Quality Engineer - Business Liaison

Evaluation of new and existing products for the purpose of CIP for manufacturability and product cost reduction of Capital Equipment. Develop and implementation of an ECO process, which allowed Purchasing, to submit approved ECO’s to global suppliers within 48 hours of their creation. Clean room assembly environment,

Value Engineering / Value Purchasing

Develop and management of two cost reduction teams with eight direct reports resulting in an $8.5 mil annual increase to bottom line profit.

oReview of existing BOM’s to establish cost reduction targets, cut in dates, and the determination of responsible parties as well as product design review and approval of cost proposed reductions.

oGlobal Outsourcing procedures to obtain additional cost reductions emphasis on OTD and OBQ.

Participated in the qualification and audits of new and existing suppliers.

Create and present planning and cost reduction status reports to the weekly Executive Staff meeting.

Interface with Design & Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Documentation Control, Purchasing, Global Procurement, Pilot Production, Production, Marketing, Sales, Quality and Finance departments to coordinate efforts for the creation and implementation of continuous improvement/cost reduction methods

Set up procedures for new product transition from Design Engineering to pilot production to full production

Value Engineering/Value Purchasing efforts by a three-man department resulted in more than $8.5 million being applied directly to the company’s bottom line over an eighteen-month period.

EDUCATION

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - Boston, MA - Mechanical Engineering

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