Senior Electronics Supplier Quality & Reliability

DIRK ANDERSON

SENIOR ELECTRONICS SUPPLIER QUALITY RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Aerospace • Defense • Electronics Manufacturing • Power Systems Senior engineering and quality leader with 40+ years of experience specializing in electronic systems, power supplies, ignition systems, EMS manufacturing, and supplier quality within highly regulated aerospace, defense, and industrial environments. Deep expertise in electronics reliability, IPC standards, supplier development, and process validation, complemented by hands-on design, test, and manufacturing leadership. Proven ability to rapidly stabilize suppliers, improve electronic product quality, and drive measurable cost, yield, and reliability improvements.

CORE TECHNICAL STRENGTHS

Electronics & Power Systems

• Electronic & Electro-Mechanical Systems

• Power Supplies & Ignition Systems (Turbine & Diesel)

• PCBAs, Cable & Wire Harnesses, Sensors, Engine Controls

• High-Voltage & Switched-Mode Power Design

Quality & Supplier Engineering

• Supplier Development, Recovery & Auditing (AS9100 / AS9102 / ISO)

• EMS Quality Engineering (HMLV / Mid-Volume)

• PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, RCCA, Six Sigma

• GD&T, Metrology, Statistical Process Control

Reliability Engineering

• ORT, HALT/HASS, ESS, DVT

• Reliability Prediction & Validation

• Failure Analysis & Risk Assessment

Certifications

• IPC Certified Trainer: J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BELCAN – Senior Consultant Supply Chain Rapid Response / Operational Excellence Defense & Aerospace – Turbine Engine Components Dec 2023 – Present Consultant supporting aerospace suppliers through rapid quality recovery and operational improvement initiatives.

• Led supplier quality and process stabilization for turbine engine rotating components

• Conducted on-site supplier assessments, audits, and corrective action execution Client Engagements

• Rolls-Royce: Polamer Precision Machining – Split Case Compressors

• GE Aerospace: Howmet (LPT Blades – F110), Hanwha Aerospace (Compressors) BORGWARNER MORSE SYSTEMS – Ithaca, NY Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Mar 2023 – Sep 2023 (Contract)

• Supplier quality ownership for electronic and mechanical components supporting engine timing systems

• Supported high-volume machining, assembly, and electronic verification processes

• Applied RCCA, PFMEA, and statistical analysis to supplier performance issues AMPHENOL INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS – Endicott, NY Quality Engineering Manager Apr 2022 – Oct 2022 (Contract)

• Led quality engineering for industrial cable and wire harness manufacturing

• Built and trained IPC-certified inspection team (IPC/WHMA-A-620)

• Implemented in-line electronic continuity testing and crimp optimization

• Increased throughput 5 while maintaining quality; shipments grew from $250K to ~$1.1M in 6 months

• Reduced outgoing quality to <1500 DPPM with fewer than three escapes TEXTRON SYSTEMS – Lycoming Engines, PA Senior Quality Engineer Supplier Quality Engineer IPC Certified Trainer May 2017 – Jan 2022

• Managed 73 suppliers providing electronic ignition systems, sensors, and electro-mechanical assemblies

• Led supplier development for FAA-certified electronic engine ignition systems

• Delivered IPC training (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620) to suppliers and internal teams

• Reduced supplier engineering waivers, cutting inspection-to-stock cycle time by 60% PRIMUS TECHNOLOGIES – Defense & Aerospace EMS, PA Senior Quality Engineer IPC Certified Trainer Aug 2015 – May 2017

• Lead QE for high-mix electronics manufacturing (PCBAs & assemblies)

• Supervised inspectors and technicians supporting aerospace electronics

• Implemented Zero Defect and mistake-proofing initiatives across 50,000+ electronic assemblies

• Achieved $3.1M annual savings and reduced scrap to <0.5%

• Led AS9100, ISO, and NADCAP recertifications

DUCOMMUN INC – Defense & Aerospace EMS, OK Senior Quality Engineer IPC Certified Trainer Nov 2014 – Aug 2015

• Quality leadership for aerospace electronics manufacturing operations

• Created site IPC training center later replicated across multiple facilities

• Developed PFMEA framework adopted company-wide

FLEXTRONICS CORPORATION – EMS, TX Senior Supplier Quality Engineer 2006 – 2014

• Supplier quality ownership for HMLV electronic manufacturing programs

• Led supplier audits, MRB, and electronic component quality improvement

• Reduced scrap/waste by 44% through improved electronic sampling controls EARLY CAREER – ELECTRONICS & RELIABILITY ENGINEERING (Condensed) Intel Corporation – Senior Reliability Engineer (Microprocessors & Chipsets) NEC / Packard Bell – Senior Reliability Engineer (Computer Systems) Power-One Corporation – Reliability Engineering Manager (Power Supplies) Alcatel Lucent – Reliability & Safety Compliance Engineer (Telecom Power) HP / Compaq – Reliability Engineer (Server & Laptop Power Systems) Champion Aviation Products – Principal Engineer (HV Ignition Systems) ITT – Gilfillan – Radar Systems Test Engineer

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Engineering Technology (Electronics) California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA Minor: Statistical Analysis Associate of Science – Engineering Technology (Electronics) Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo, CA

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