Quality Engineer
Resume:
JAMES FRANK BALLEW
Duluth, Georgia 30097
Residence: 770-***-****
E-mail: *********@*********.***
OBJECTIVE
A leadership position in a growth-oriented organization utilizing my talents, skills, and experience in quality assurance, contract administration, manufacturing, supply-chain, and logistics.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• ISO 9001 Quality Standard planning, documentation, and implementation
• AS 9100 Quality Management System planning, documentation, and implementation
• Quality System Audit
• Quality Records Management
• Contract Administration
• Government Property Administration
• Configuration Management
• Data Management
• Supplier Quality
• Material Review Board
• In-process and Final Electrical & Mechanical Inspection
• Fiber Optic Termination Inspection
• Commercial and Government Preservation, Packaging, Packing, Marking and Delivery
• Lean Manufacturing Implementation
• Test and Inspection Planning
• Production Planning
• Quality metrics and trend analysis
• J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 Soldering
• ESD Control
• FOD Control
• Metals processing and finishing
• Welding Inspection
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DATAPATH INC, Duluth, Georgia 2006 – 2008
Quality Engineer (2006 – 2008) Production Quality Engineer responsibilities for contract review, quality planning, subcontractor quality, engineering change approval, MRB, trend analysis, corrective action, first article inspection, manufacturing work instructions development and approval for a complete range of transportable satellite communications (SATCOM) and network systems including U.S Army JNN/WIN-T terminals for Wideband Global SATCOM, and Dual antenna DKET Satellite Hubs for U.S. CENTCOM and U.S. Marine Corp. Quality Engineering responsibilities for proposals, responding to quality requirements, development of proposed quality plans, identifying cost associated with QE and inspection activities. ISO 9001 Quality System Certification team member in the development of required quality system documentation, implementation and certification effort (2006), subsequent bi-annual audits, and internal audit team.
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS – DISPLAY SYSTEMS, Alpharetta, Georgia 1999 - 2005
Sr. Quality Engineer (1999 - 2005) Program Quality Engineering responsibilities for contract review, quality planning, subcontractor quality, engineering change approval, MRB, trend analysis, first article inspection, manufacturing methods development and approval for Display programs for the following aircraft and ground vehicle platforms: JAS 37/30, JAS 39/KBI, U2, C130, C27, Jaguar, T-38, S-3, C-5, JSF Boeing, JSF LMSK, S211, F-14, SOF VID, Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Quality Engineering responsibilities for proposals, responding to quality and data management requirements in technical, management, and T of C sections of proposals, development of proposed quality plans, identifying cost associated with QE and inspection activities.
AVIONIC DISPLAYS CORPORATION, Norcross, Georgia 1998 – 1999
Quality Engineer (1998 – 1999) Quality Engineering responsibilities for contract review, quality planning, subcontractor quality, engineering change approval, MRB, SPC, manufacturing methods development and approval for AM/LCD Displays programs for the following aircraft and ground vehicle platforms: JAS 37/30, U2, C130, C27, Jaguar, T-38, S-3, C-5, JSF Boeing, JSF LMSK, S211, Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Team leader for company ISO 9001 Quality System development, implementation and certification effort. FAA Quality Program liaison with DOT/FAA/FSDO and development of new ADC FAA Repair Station Manual and ADC FAA Quality Manual.
SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia
Electronic Systems Division 1990 - 1997
Quality Engineer (1990 - 1997) Quality Engineering responsibilities for proposals and service/spares RFQs, responding to quality and data management requirements in technical, management, and T of C sections of proposals, development of proposed quality plans, identifying cost associated with QE, inspection, data management, CSI/GSI, property control/reporting, plant clearance actions, and special packaging/shipping requirements . Special Project QE responsibilities for contract review, quality and production planning, subcontractor quality, ECP review, customer interface, and budget management on numerous Government and Commercial Communications and Tracking Earth Station programs. Team leader for Division ISO 9001 Quality System Certification effort that successfully passed the audit on the first try (January 15, 1993). Division cognizant QE over contract review, certifications, DD250s, GBL and FMS routing application, Government Property Administration, Plant Clearance actions, commercial and military packaging, shipping, GSI/CSI coordination and presentation. Additional responsibilities within a Total Quality Culture environment (i.e. monthly Cost of Non-Quality report inputs, supplier evaluations, internal quality audits, ECR board, MRB activities).
Electro-Products Business Division 1976 - 1990
Associate Quality Engineer (1983 - 1990) Quality Engineering responsibilities for proposals and service/spares RFQs , responding to quality requirements in technical , management, and T of C sections of proposals, identification of cost associated with QE, inspection, GSI/CSI, property control/reporting, plant clearance actions, and special packaging/shipping requirements. Participated in the development and implementation of the Divisions MIL-Q-9858 Quality Program. Division cognizant QE responsible for contract review, vendor qualification, certifications, DD250s, GBL and FMS routing application, CSI/GSI coordination and presentation, Government Property Administration, commercial and government packaging.
Quality Assurance Supervisor, In-process and Final Inspection (1979 - 1983) Responsible for the supervision of Division Inprocess and Final Inspection of Telemetry Tracking and Electronic Warfare Products. Scheduled work flow to meet production goals and program schedules. Trained personnel. Other duties included scheduling and presentation of products for GSI/CSI, contract review, proposal team efforts, Government Property Administration, quality certifications, DD250s, GBL and FMS routing application, welding inspection, system and final inspection, and government packaging.
Final Inspector A (1976 - 1979) Responsible for inprocess and final inspection of Telemetry Tracking and Electronic Warfare Products in a MIL-I-45208 Inspection environment. Other duties included scheduling and presentation of products for GSI/CSI, contract review, Government Property Administration, Quality Certifications, DD250s, government packaging, and GBL and FMS routing application.
SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia 1973 - 1976
Final Inspector A (1973 - 1976) Responsible for inprocess electrical/mechanical inspection/test and final inspection of Microwave Instrumentation, Satcom, and Telemetry Tracking Products. Other duties included the log in/out of CFE/GFE, presentation of products for GSI/CSI, preparation of shipping paperwork, routing of shipments, receiving inspection, minor calibration of test equipment in calibration laboratory.
EDUCATION
Business Management, Georgia State University (3.75 GPA, did not complete) 1981 - 1983
Business Administration, Kennesaw College (3.50 GPA) GPA, did not complete) 1975 - 1980
Tactical Microwave & Tropospheric Scatter Repair (26L20F5)
U.S. Army Signal School, Ft. Monmouth, N.J. 1970 - 1971
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND TRAINING
American Society for Quality - Greater Atlanta Section 1502
National Contract Management Association
Georgia Institute of Technology, ISO9001:2000 Lead Auditor Training, April 28, 2006
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