Quality Engineer /Principle Process Engineer

GILBERT K. OLIVAS

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SUMMARY

Accomplished Engineer experienced in the manufacturing environment and with recognized ability to facilitate

process improvements through the Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2000/AS9100 and all internal

requirements. Effectively communicates cross functionally in a wide variety of operational situations and with

all levels of personnel/management. Key contributor to successful programs from different companies,including

Boeing, Northrop Grumman and Rockwell International. Adept at employing knowledge of the QMS and its implementation

to contribute to company success while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Highest security clearance held: Secret {1988-2000}

TECHNICAL SKILLS

* LEAN Enterprise Concepts

* LEAN Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

* QE/Process Engineer

* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

* TIPQA(tm) Quality Assurance Process Automation Software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BAE SYSTEMS, Austin, TX & Mojave, CA 2000 - 2011

Engineer - Principle Process, 2008 - 2011

Performed wide variety of professional Quality Assurance (QA) engineering technical work, requiring extensive

application of Quality Assurance Engineering principles and concepts.Used analytical techniques, developed process

improvement plans and monitored plan implementation.

* Played key role in reducing corrective action response cycle time from 40+ days to 15 days or less by working on

Six Sigma Green Belt project for TIPQA(tm) Quality Assurance Process Automation Software.

* Performed auditing for QMS and process compliance reporting to executives on QMS performance and needed improvements.

Updated processes requirements to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C for Registrar audits.

* Led lesser qualified personnel in quality/process disciplines in the principle process role training and mentoring

which included management.

* Worked independently, teaming with all departments to improve process performance and 7S Program Sort, Shine, Set

in Place, Standardize, Sustain, Safety & Security manufacturing.

* Material Review Board authorized experienced in nonconformance reporting, disposition, and corrective action.

Engineer - Senior Quality Assurance, 2000 - 2008

Gained experience with ISO 9000:2000/AS9100 quality program development and management.

* Conducted audits for QMS and process compliance to establish standards and process improvement methodologies.

* Certified with American Society for Quality as a Certified Quality Auditor {Cert.#27889}

* Maintained and input information into corrective/preventative action database.

* Helped standardizing operations by developing policies and procedures which detailed expectations and complied with

the standards AS9100 and ISO 09001. This improved quality and compliance to process and external audit requirements.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP, Palmdale, CA 1991 - 2000

Process/Internal Auditor

Performed Internal audits to QMS per QAPP/ISO 9001 requirements. Reviewed corrective action plans for proper root

cause analysis and follow-up corrective action.

* Performed LEAN Enterprise team audits for self-inspection system validating compliance/ requirements.

* Coordinated investigations of discrepancies with engineering disciplines, customer and material review; reducing

non-compliances which led to better quality of product measured by downward trend on quality metric.

Inspector: Air Vehicle / Modification / Final Assembly Lead / Final Assembly / Major Assembly

* Coordinated, led and assisted group of inspectors in flight-line quality functions.

* Experienced with US Air Force Technical Orders and Drawings.

* Knowledgeable in inspection techniques using tools such as micrometers, calipers, fisherscope, etc...

THE BOEING COMPANY, Palmdale, CA 1988 - 1991

Inspector Customer Coordinator / Inspector Modification "B"

Managed and coordinated monitoring of work for customer product quality.

* Interfaced with customer in all related matters representing Boeing {Customer Satisfaction}

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Management Degree (BSM), University of Phoenix

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified RABQSA QMS Provisional Auditor {Q096726}

Certified - ISO 9001:2000, AS9100 QMS & ISO 14001 EMS Lead Auditor {#Q2577} {#Q6895} {#E2068}

Certified IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies {172027}

Certificates for additional training are available upon request.

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