Quality Engineer
Resume:
Bachelor's Degree Athens State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management of Technology (GPA – 3.5)
EXPERIENCE
Senior Quality Engineer - Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance Intrepid, LLC
June 2022 – April 2025 (Resident Office Location – Northrop Grumman Huntsville, Alabama)
Provide Quality Engineering SME support to the Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Missile and Space (M&S) Integrated Fires & Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office’s Performance Management Directorate.
Subcontractor for PEO Missiles and Space - Northrup Grumman, Huntsville, Alabama
Provided Quality Engineering support for the Poland International Programs (IP) for Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).
Responsible for senior-level QE guidance, technical expertise, and oversight to ensure Poland IBCS systems and components met quality, performance, and contractual requirements
Developed and implemented QE strategies, planning, and ensured quality requirements aligned with the purchase contracts and Statements of Work (SOW) documentation
Ensured effective identification, tracking, and resolution of nonconformances/failures analysis through equipment, qualification and flight testing
Lead Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) activities including Failure Reporting, Failure Reporting Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) to drive continuous improvement of processes and product
Assessed and mitigated risk and potential failure modes through participation in Failure Review Boards (FRBs), Material Review Boards (MRBs), and Hardware Review Boards initiatives
Supported Product Validation activities, Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs), First Article Inspections (FAIs), and Acceptance Test activities to include automated and manual test venues
Executed configuration and compliance audits, including Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs)
Supported Materiel Release and Safety Release processes to ensure product readiness and compliance to purchase contracts and acceptance test processes
Evaluated Engineering Change Proposals (engineering change proposals, product waivers, and deviations for their impact on product integrity, reliability, and overall performance
Evaluated product design efforts to ensure appropriate environmental and performance issues were identified and corrected
Reviewed Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRLs) to ensure alignment with Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing standards
Mentored junior level Quality Engineering team members on Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) AS9100 – Quality Management System requirements and Society of Automotive Engineers SAE AS9500 – Aerospace Standard for quality assurance in manufacturing processes
Supported Major End Item (MEI) test events and Quality Engineering Product Validation Activities
Provided Quality Engineering input and support across cross-functional forums, including Engineering Review Boards, Manufacturing Working Groups, and Program Management Reviews
Performed Statistical Analysis on Integrated Fires & Mission Command (IFMC) components manufactured by the subcontractor
Developed and deliver briefings to senior leadership on QE metrics, product and process risks, improvements and overall program quality initiatives
Senior Quality Engineer - Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance Peraton
November 2019 to June 2022
Note: This contract was shortlisted due to a conflict of interest between Prime / Customer (Peraton) and the subcontractor (Northrup Grumman). Thereafter, I was selected by the primary customer, Intrepid as a Senior Quality Engineer - Systems Engineer and Technical Assistance (SETA) to support the original customer (Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Missile and Space (M&S) Integrated Fires & Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office’s Performance Management Directorate) due to the conflict of interest between Peraton and Northrop Grumman
During my tenure at Peraton and prior to Intrepid I performed the following:
Served as Quality Engineering SME supporting PEO M&S IFMC Performance Management Directorate and International Programs (e.g., Poland IAMD IBCS).
Led development and implementation of quality strategies, requirements, and SOW deliverables
Supported qualification and flight testing; ensured identification and resolution of nonconformances and failures.
Drove Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) activities through Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), ensuring effective failure analysis and corrective actions.
Mitigated risk and failure modes through participation in Failure Review Boards (FRBs) and Material Review Boards (MRBs).
Supported production and validation efforts, including MRAs, FAIs, pilot lines, and acceptance testing.
Conducted Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and supported materiel and safety release activities.
Evaluated Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), waivers, and deviations for impact on product integrity and performance.
Reviewed design efforts and Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRLs) to ensure quality, reliability, and production standards.
Delivered quality briefings to senior leadership and mentored junior engineers.
Quality Engineer, Sr. Principal - Systems Engineering and Integration MANTECH
April 2019 to November 2019
Developed audit checklists and performed audits in accordance with SAE AS6102
Conduct assessments and evaluations of manufacturing products and processes in accordance with applicable military and industry standards
Established and maintained product configuration control associated with the manufacturing baseline
Reported contractual assessment and evaluation results to Senior Program Managers and Air Force customer representatives.
Worked closely with other Quality, Manufacturing, and Design Engineers to support as designed and as-built verification.
Worked with the launch vehicle provider to schedule and track audits to be performed during Omega rocket certification activities
Owner Bob's Handyman Service & Hollingsworth Fence, LLC
April 2015 to July 2019
Estimated, designed, and oversaw completion of repair and new construction projects
Ensured full compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and safety standards
Hired and managed employees to support project execution and company growth
Managed financial operations, including budgeting, invoicing, and basic accounting functions
Quality Engineer, Space Launch System (SLS) The Boeing Company
October 2014 – April 2015
Performed quality assurance engineering assignments at Boeing Huntsville, Boeing Michoud, New Orleans, Louisiana, for the development and qualification of processes and products.
Ensured program requirements met contractual and performance requirements.
Performed quality engineering review of nonconforming material and ensured root cause corrective action implementation.
Reviewed engineering drawings and manufacturing planning records for tooling and production hardware.
Teamed with Manufacturing Engineers for tooling designs used to ensure product acceptance.
Participated in the certification of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) developmental processes.
As Quality Engineer for the Materials, Process, and Physics Engineers, helped to establish Thermal Protection Requirements (TPS) requirements, test plans, work instructions, and guided quality and manufacturing engineers supporting TPS activities.
Supported weekly Face-to-Face meetings with the NASA-MSFC customer.
Conducted Root Cause Corrective Action Workshops to reach a resolution of systemic issues.
Supported process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives to ensure performance to budget requirements.
Quality Engineer, Ground-Based Midcourse Defense The Boeing Company
March 2011 to October 2011
Supported the construction and commissioning of the Future Power Plant (FPP) at Fort Greely, Alaska.
Supported testing of electric power systems and equipment using computer logic software.
Ensured system readiness, performed visual inspections of electronic and mechanical components to engineering drawings and specifications requirements.
Ensured proper identification of anomalous conditions, conducted material review board meetings for nonconforming product, including the review of engineering dispositions and root cause investigation.
Inspected subcontractor’s work completion to ensure all activities were conducted as planned and that no discrepancies existed.
Assisted the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) representative with the review of work orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Using inspection data, created metrics for discrepant products and open items.
Frequently exchanged information with the Government Commissioning Customer and Subcontractor’s personnel.
Developed and implemented quality assurance plans, along with quality requirements for contract and Statement of Work (SOW).
Supported Qualification Testing to ensure non-conformances and failures are identified and root cause corrective action is accomplished
Provided recommendations to mitigate risk and eliminate potential failure modes by supporting Failure Review Boards (FRBs) and Material Review Boards (MRBs)
Support Production and Manufacturing QE activities, including Pilot Line Validation activities of equipment and systems to be used by warfighters, Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs), First Article Inspections (FAIs), and Acceptance Testing
Execute configuration and compliance audits, including Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs)
Supported Materiel Release and control activities
Evaluated Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), waivers, and deviations for their impact to product
Evaluated design efforts to ensure appropriate environmental and performance issues are considered
Reviewed Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRLs) for quality, reliability, and production efforts
Developed and provided briefings to senior leadership on quality-related issues
Mentored and provided technical guidance to other Quality Engineers
Quality Engineer The Boeing Company
March 2010 to March 2011 Supported International Space Station Program (ISSP) Engineering design documentation reviews and manufacturing planning.
Ensured newly released drawings contained the appropriate design and technical content in accordance with ANSI/ASME Y14.5.
Performed reviews of manufacturing planning to ensure appropriate techniques utilized to ensure the selection of the appropriate mandatory quality inspection points.
Verified services and production processes controlled at appropriate points to assure conformance to internal and external Customer Quality Assurance requirements.
Ensured a high degree of customer satisfaction by on time performance and contractual compliance.
Provided contractual guidance and ensured compliance by supporting manufacturing organization to resolve quality issues and to ensure compliance with engineering and quality program requirements
Quality Engineer The Boeing Company
April 2009 to March 2010
Secure Border Initiative: On-site in Tucson, Arizona. Responsibilities included independent reviews, inspections, and verifications of work tasks issued under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Secure Border Initiative Network Program (SBInet). Interfaced with multiple contractors to ensure compliance with the SBInet Program Quality Assurance Plan for compliance with ISO 9001:2000.
Quality Engineer The Boeing Company
March 2008 to April 2009
Onboard Sea-Based X-Band Radar One (SBX-1), Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), and mission operations, including Hardware/Software Quality Assurance oversight to multiple Product Teams’ Radio Frequency and Radar Products.
Core Program Quality Representative The Boeing Company
June 2002 to March 2008
Led all Program Quality Procurement activities for the Arrow, Avenger, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, and PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Concept) programs in accordance with ISO 9001:2000, SAE AS9003, SAE AS9100 and SAE AS9102.
Quality Supplier Source Inspector The Boeing Company
February 1994 to June 2002
Resident Space Station Quality Engineering representative at Teledyne Brown Engineering, teamed with Manufacturing, Design Engineers, and Senior Technicians to construct, test, and deliver Space Station Flight Hardware and Ground Support Equipment.
Senior Supplier Quality The Boeing Company
April 1987 to February 1994
Conducted Boeing Source Inspection on Space Station, Military, Aerospace, and Commercial Airplane products.
Perform quality system audits, independently as well as with other regional groups in teaming environments and cross-functional roles during fact-finding operations.
CERTIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, TRAINING, PROGRAM SUPPORT
National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) focal (Boeing)
Quality Management System training to Small, and Small Woman Owned Businesses (Boeing)
Boeing Auditor and Lead / Senior Auditor Training (ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9500) Boeing
Auditor Trainer (Boeing)
Dye Penetrant Inspection - Level II ASNT-TC1A
Department of Homeland Security - Exothermic Welding
United States Patent & Trademark Office. Trademark Identification: 88350984
Magnetic Particle Inspection - Level II ASNT-TC1A
Airport Explosive Detection Systems - Explosive Trace Detection Program
Space Launch System - Spray on Foam & Pour Foam Accreditation (Testing, Application, & Reliability)
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