Quality Assurance Engineer
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ESTHER SIMMONS
***** ********** *****, *******, ******* 35749
256-***-****, ************@*****.***
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER / SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER
Over two decades experience as a Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer and Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, ensuring compliance for military and commercial aerospace. Demonstrated applied knowledge of Advanced Quality Systems and tools such as Process Mapping, Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Controls (SPC), and Continuous Improvement Methodologies. Highly successful at managing supplier quality through providing effective evaluations and implementing process controls. Excellent communicator and leader with the ability to consistently exhibit an energetic and positive approach to teamwork.
CAREER ACHIEVMENTS
• Current Confidential Security Clearance
• DOE “L” Security Clearance (1995)
• ATF Certification for Technology of Explosives
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC) Certification
• ISO-9001/AS9100 Quality System Certification
• NASA Launch Honoree, STS-45 Mission
• Javelin Program Office,
Outstanding Performance award
• Advanced Six Sigma/Lean Training
• Outstanding Constellation/ ARES 1-X Supplier Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bastion Technologies, Huntsville, Alabama
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, 2008 - 2011
Advanced knowledge of NASA Quality Assurance System requirements as related to pyrotechnic material subsystems and hardware.
Quality Assurance representative for Upper Stage, Integration, and First Stage phases of ARES, ARES 1-X, Constellation and Shuttle programs.
Maintain successful supplier compliance through program audits, investigations, implementation of corrective actions, and on-going monitoring.
Monitor continuous improvement initiatives associated with supplier engineering and manufacturing.
Provide Quality Assurance input for new product design and development, proposals and contract reviews, qualification and lot acceptance test procedures, packaging, handling and transportation procedures, and supplier quality implementation plans.
Conduct full program lifecycle (Phase I, II, and III) Supplier Quality Assurance reviews for NASA ARES, Constellation and Shuttle programs:
Phase I: Baseline Review for Authorization to Manufacture – Review includes all drawings (devices, bombs, fixtures, tools, and packaging), procurement specifications, receiving inspection procedures for piece parts, procedures (including acceptance, qualification, manufacturing and processes) materials, parts list, and development test data.
Phase II: Production Review for Authorization to Assemble – Review of all assembly documentation (manufacturing and assembly procedures, instructions, acceptance test procedures, and qualification test procedures).
Phase III: Lot Acceptance/Certificate Review – Final Quality Review for lot certificate.
United Space Alliance (USA), Cape Canaveral, Florida
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, 2000 - 2008
Provided full Quality Assurance representation for USA/NASA energetic material subsystems and hardware for the Shuttle program.
Performed supplier audits and investigations, and monitored supplier quality to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
Reviewed contracts, statements of work, purchase orders, corrective actions, audit findings, configuration control plans, and supplier receiving, manufacturing and test plans to verify quality system and regulatory compliance.
Conducted full program lifecycle (Phase I, II, and III) Supplier Quality Assurance reviews for NASA ARES and Shuttle programs:
Phase I: Baseline Review for Authorization to Manufacture – Review includes all drawings (devices, bombs, fixtures, tools, and packaging), procurement specifications, receiving inspection procedures for piece parts, procedures (including acceptance, qualification, manufacturing and processes) materials, parts list, and development test data.
Phase II: Production Review for Authorization to Assemble – Review of all assembly documentation (manufacturing and assembly procedures, instructions, acceptance test procedures, and qualification test procedures).
Phase III: Lot Acceptance/Certificate Review – Final Quality Review for lot certificate.
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, Chandler, Arizona
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer, 1996 - 2000
Was responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing Quality Engineering and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Assigned to many Sandia PRT’s as Quality Engineer responsible for PacSci product and Lot Record Book compliance to DOE drawings and specifications.
Provided technical leadership to facilitate implementation of advanced quality processes.
Developed procedures to comply with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Prepared required documentation and metrics associated with quality trends and related corrective actions.
Analyzed quality data to improve product quality and process yield efficiency.
Performed Phase I, II, and III Quality Assurance Reviews for NASA Supplier Quality Engineers:
Phase I: Baseline Review for Authorization to Manufacture – Review includes all drawings (devices, bombs, fixtures, tools, and packaging), procurement specifications, receiving inspection procedures for piece parts, procedures (including acceptance, qualification, manufacturing and processes) materials, parts list, and development test data.
Phase II: Production Review for Authorization to Assemble – Review of all assembly documentation (manufacturing and assembly procedures, instructions, acceptance test procedures, and qualification test procedures).
Phase III: Lot Acceptance/Certificate Review – Final Quality Review for lot certificate.
Trained associates and supplier personnel in quality improvement and system optimization.
Acting Quality Manager – July 1999 to December 1999.
Universal Propulsion Company, Phoenix, Arizona
Quality Assurance Pyrotechnic Engineer, 1990 - 1996
Maintained direct accountability of quality control management, operations, and administration.
Coordinated and facilitated in-house and vendor audits.
Evaluated manufacturing processes to identify and correct systemic weaknesses and potential problems.
Reviewed quality control contracts for compliance of Statistical Process Control (SPC), measurement analysis, and work instruction compliance.
Analyzed failures and implemented corrective actions to reduce variations.
Sourced and selected new products and product vendors.
Represented Quality Assurance in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.
Served as Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) Coordinator.
Controlled and monitored cost of quality programs.
Drafted specifications for re-certification of epoxy glass cloth, of which was approved by NASA.
Served as Launch Honoree on NASA launch, STS-45 mission.
Performed Phase I, II, and III Quality Assurance Reviews for NASA Supplier Quality Pyrotechnic Engineers:
Phase I: Baseline Review for Authorization to Manufacture – Review includes all drawings (devices, bombs, fixtures, tools, and packaging), procurement specifications, receiving inspection procedures for piece parts, procedures (including acceptance, qualification, manufacturing and processes) materials, parts list, and development test data.
Phase II: Production Review for Authorization to Assemble – Review of all assembly documentation (manufacturing and assembly procedures, instructions, acceptance test procedures, and qualification test procedures).
Phase III: Lot Acceptance/Certificate Review – Final Quality Review for lot certificate.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA
Quality Management Program, Glendale Community College, Glendale, Arizona
NASA Quality Engineer Step 1 & 2 Curriculum Program
ASQ/CQE SPC examination/preparation
ISO-9001/AS9100 Quality System Documentation and Internal Auditing Certificate
Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing Certificate
Statistical Process Controls (SPC) Certificate
Operational Excellence Certificate
Customer/Supplier Workshops
Executive Management Certificate
Concurrent Engineering Certificate
ATF Certificate for Technology of Explosives
Outstanding Microsoft Windows Skills
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