Quality Assurance Engineer
Over 18 years of industrial quality experience in manufacturing, defense, nuclear, and transit sectors with a high level of integrity and professionalism Extensive knowledge of quality processes, environmental regulations, and safety measures Possess knowledge of and ability to apply Project Management, Team Building, & Leadership techniques Proficient in MS Office Suite Presentation Skills Willing to relocate/travel (Passport)
CORE COMPETENCIES
Design & Technical Specification Interpretation
Quality Management System Development
Strong Written/Verbal Communication
Process Improvement Tools & Projects
Supplier & Internal Auditing
Corrective Action & Verification
Procedural Compliance
Project Quality Oversight
Document Control
Configuration Control
Inspections
Start-Up/Testing
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science: Manufacturing Technology
Minor: Marketing
Arkansas State University; Jonesboro, Arkansas—August 1993
• ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training & Exam (10CFR 50 B/ANSI N45)
• CQE Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ
• Completed a 12 month Leadership Program
• CQA Certified Quality Auditor, ASQ
• Governor’s Quality Award Examiner
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Air Academy
• Level II Inspector: Elec, Mech, and I & C
• QMS Internal Auditor (ISO 9001- 2008), RAB
• Level II Inspector: (NDT): VT-w, MT, PT weld & UT-t
• KT Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Courses in Master of Science QA/6 cr hrs complete
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER, Quality Department (Aug 2012-Present)
Williams, Russell, & Johnson Inc. (MATC), MARTA, Atlanta, GA
• Provide MARTA projects with quality engineering support on new installations, modifications, and upgrade projects to ensure compliance to design and regulatory requirements by performing the following: contract specification reviews, quality plan reviews, material verifications, witness factory tests, sampling methods, installation verifications, final acceptance testing, general project quality oversight, auditing, corrective actions, and implement continuous improvement efforts.
SR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER, Quality Department (Feb 2012- Aug 2012)
Westinghouse Electric Company, Vogtle 3 & 4 Nuclear Plants, Waynesboro, GA
Delivered quality oversight support for a nuclear construction project to build two AP1000 units at Vogtle Nuclear Plant
• Reviewed supplier record packages against quality requirements
• Interfaced at multiple organizational levels as well as with suppliers, partners, customers and regulator personnel
• Conducted periodic surveillance of material and compliant storage conditions
• Maintained QA files and records in accordance with ISO 9001-2008/ NQA-1 requirements
• Examined equipment and material for shipping damage
NUCLEAR QC INSPECTOR, Quality Department (2004-2005)/ (2009-2012)
National Inspections & Consultants/Bechtel/TVA, Athens, AL-Browns Ferry Nuclear/Watts Bar, TN-Watts Bar Nuclear
Performed independent Class 1E inspections on design modifications during the restart project for the Unit 1Browns Ferry nuclear reactor and the completion project of Unit 2 Watts Bar nuclear reactor in accordance with 10 CFR Part 50 appendix B and TVA site procedures, (TVA Nuclear Clearance).
• Inspect plant design modifications as a member of a specialized team assigned to the completion of reactor systems
• Perform Level II Inspections: Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Controls, certified in accordance with ANSI N45.2.6 standards; and Visual, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Dye Penetrant weld testing; Start-up/ Testing.
• Audit documentation & inspect work performed by electricians, I&C technicians, welders, and boiler makers
• Document and submit Corrective Action Reports to address non-compliant issues
QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER, Quality Department (2008-2009)
Welspun Tubular Inc., Little Rock, AR
Provided QA Engineering support to a manufacturer of large diameter pipes designed for the oil & gas industry
• Supported the development of the Quality Management System for the start-up of an international company
• Administered Welder Performance Qualifications, Process Qualification Tests, verified Welding Process Specs
• Lead internal audits and supervised QA Inspectors to perform routine process inspections
• Managed oversight of the QMS and Tech Specs in compliance with API Spec Q1, ISO 9001:2008, and API 5L
• Developed and administered training regarding the Quality Management Systems and standards.
• Wrote quality assurance plans, SOP’s, monitoring programs, and enforced established policies and regulations
• Demonstrated continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and worked cooperatively with other departments to provide quality and seamless customer service.
QUALITY SPECIALIST III, Quality Department (2005-2008)
QUALITY INSPECTOR II, Quality Department (2003-2004)
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATOR, Environmental Compliance Department (2002-2003)
URS Corporation (formerly Washington Group Inc.), Pine Bluff, AR
Quality Specialist III: Provided quality oversight for a major Army/DoD project designed to destroy chemical weapons by developing and performing internal/external audits, surveillances, closure reviews of work packages, and process improvement projects. (Held a Federal NAC/National Agency Clearance)
• Evaluated supplier quality management systems to deter...
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