Engineer Quality Assurance

DWIGHT MOORE

• *************@*****.*** • 951-***-****

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Highly accomplished engineer with extensive experience in design, manufacturing, development and production of cutting-edge products for the medical, automotive, aerospace, retail and technology industries.

• Mechanical Engineering: Extensive expertise in all aspects of product design, from definition and analysis through conceptual design, drawings, presentations, fabrication and customer satisfaction.

• Manufacturing / Production Engineering: Analytical problem solver successful in developing and introducing new processes, procedures and tools into the production environment to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve throughput.

• Process & Quality Engineering: Process-oriented leader with ability to consistently create infrastructure and streamline engineering and production operations. Deliver significant cost savings, increase quality, and improved customer satisfaction. Knowledge of QS 9001, TS-16949, and FDA standards.

• Key Strengths: Combine excellent technical, analytical, engineering and manufacturing qualifications, with achievements in delivering projects on time and within budget. Efficient and precise, with strong communication skills. Liaison effectively among management, manufacturing, engineering, team members, vendors, and customers. Strong earlier background as a General Machinist in manufacturing environments.

• Lean/Six Sigma Methods: Attending classes for certification.

IT Technology Skills

Platforms: Windows XP/Vista, UNIX, Weblogic Server, Databases, Information Management Systems

Languages: C++, Visual Basic, Java, some SQL

Software & Tools: MS Office Quite, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, Visual Basic / C++ Developer Applications, GUI Applications, Web Design, 2-D/3-D Designs, Web programming / E-commerce

EXPERIENCE

TOP SURGEONS, LLC. – Beverly Hills, CA 2003 to June 2011

Quality Assurance Engineer

Ensured top-level quality for medical products / services based on regulatory standards across 11 offices within this healthcare provider specializing in lab band, plastic and cosmetic surgery as well as dermatology services.

Developed and executed quality system regulations (QSR), ISO 13485, validation test methodologies and verification steps; contribute to procedure transfer for manufacturing. Managed and maintain equipment and interface with vendors to obtain equipment / materials. Generated and record product validation procedures. Successfully developed prototype database utilized for demonstration and approval purposes.

Leveraged proven technical skills to effectively install, upgrade, maintain, and repair computer work stations to ensure top levels of productivity and availability of technology resources.

Effectively contributed to on-site network training for computer service technicians.

Senior Design Engineer – Managed Machine Shop

GENERAL DYNAMICS – Rancho Cucamonga, CA 1993 to 2002

Built an impressive record of achievements and advancements through a series of increasingly responsible positions for this provider of defense systems and services to the federal government and allies.

Provided leadership and framework to ensure appropriate and on-time design and support of test equipment for ground-to-air missile system casings. Led team of 15 in the full lifecycle design and redesign of electrical / mechanical systems, computer chip assemblies and dimensions. Accountable for overall success of projects, from initial design through modeling, details, layout and customer satisfaction. Analyzed equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine the feasibility of producing designs utilizing existing facilities.

Prepared detailed supporting documentation. Directed multiple, simultaneous projects and delivered status reports to team members, management and customers.

Introduced new programs and procedures into machine shop, increasing productivity from 81% to 83%.

Spearheaded the implementation of quality assurance standards, enhancing degree of accuracy.

Recognized for consistently meeting project timelines.

Manufacturing Engineer

ALCON SURGICAL, INC. – Pomona, CA 1985 to 1993

Planned and led efforts to introduce new processes and standards into the manufacturing environment to increase quality and throughput for this manufacturer of surgical optics.

Managed and monitored daily production operations in a clean-room environment setting, including forming, heat treat, machining, material receiving, facility tool room and supplies procurement. Analyzed raw materials and inspected finished products to ensure adherence to engineering specifications, functional requirements and customer needs. Collaborated with floor personnel, management and clients to ensure on-time delivery of quality products and resolution of issues.

Designed and implemented effective team development and training strategies, resulting in improving direct labor performance from 62% to 65% and decreasing rework from 13% to 9%.

Researched, recommended and facilitated the deployment of new procedures and tools, improving yield.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Minor in Material Engineering

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – San Bernardino, CA

Pursuing Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology

Major in Software Applications and Programming

Affiliations

Member, Society of Mechanical Engineering

Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineering

Member, Society of Quality Assurance Engineering

Member, Engineering Liaison Committee of the State of California

Previous Professional Experience

Technical Liaison – HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO.

Production Engineer / Consultant – MATTEL TOYS, INC.

Manufacturing Production Engineer – HONEYWELL, INC.

Mechanical Engineer – XEROX CORP.

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