SUMMARY
Quality Assurance Professional with over fifteen years of progressive and diverse experience in the manufacturing industry including electronic and medical device manufacturing. A versatile team player with a strong work ethic and a relentless attention to detail. Proven track record with a reputation for maintaining the highest standards of quality and productivity. Demonstrated Quality Process expertise includes:
Quality System and Supplier Auditing Supplier Base Management
Process Mapping Quality Metrics
Trend Analysis Inspection Requirements Planning
SOP and Work Instruction Generation Employee Training
QUALITY ASSURANCE EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Process Validation and Verification Manufacturing In-Process & Receiving Inspection Plans
Root Cause Analysis Supplier Qualification and Supplier Auditing
Corrective & Preventive Actions for Manufacturing & Suppliers Defect Tracking and Trend Analysis
Control and Disposition of Nonconforming Material Manufacturing Performance Quality Metrics
Manufacturing Process Auditing Review and Approval of Engineering Drawings &
Mechanical Inspection Techniques Documentation
Career History
DME/Astronics Corporation, Orlando, FL 2007 – 2013
An ISO 9000-2000 / AS9100 Department of Defense Engineering and Manufacturing company.
Quality Engineer / Program and Supplier
• Responsible for all Quality aspects of multiple radio test, automated test, and simulator programs including final system approval, nonconforming materials, MRB and Quality Metrics trending and supervision of Receiving Inspection process.
• Participate in Configuration Change Board meetings and Preliminary Contract and Interim Contract reviews.
• Compile, sign-off and submit CDRLs.
• Primary interface with DCMA and customer source inspectors for Acceptance Tests and product sign off.
• Approval of GFE and CFE quality inspection and shipping documentation.
• Responsible for supplier qualification and management of all suppliers across all programs. Responsibilities include supplier qualification audits, surveillance audits and corrective action for nonconformances including supplier corrective action requests (SCARs).
• MRB Chairman responsible for the disposition of nonconforming material.
• Perform AS9100 QMS Internal Audits and Area Process Audits.
ALCON, Orlando, FL 2001 – 2007
An ISO 9000-2000, 13485, 40001, FDA 820 CFR regulated medical device company.
Quality Engineer
• Developed a Contract Manufacturer Qualification Process that improved product acceptance rates by efficiently identifying the capabilities of potential Contract Manufacturers.
• Refined the Supplier Qualification Process to ensure higher Supplier performance through enhanced selection criteria.
• Drafted Software System Requirements for the internal Manufacturing Defect Tracking System and participated in system validation and verification activities that led to the quicker identification of manufacturing defect trends and the implementation of corrective action. These actions reduced the manufacturing cycle time and improved product quality.
• Established the First Stage Inspection Process which led to a reduction of Receiving Inspection workload and dock to stock dwell time of 10%.
• Served as a Quality Assurance Representative on the JD Edwards Enterprise Requirements Planning System Integration/Implementation Team ensuring that all Quality System requirements were included in the software prior to implementation.
TERION, INC., Melbourne, FL 1999 – 2001
A provider of telecommunication and tracking devices to the trucking industry.
Quality Assurance Manager (2000- 2001)
Quality Engineer (1999- 2000)
• Developed an ISO compliant Quality System including SOP's, Work Instructions and Quality Records documentation increasing the overall quality of Manufacturing, Engineering and Service processes.
• Developed a Configuration Management System allowing a more efficient method for field service to identify logistical requirements for field repairs, decreasing customer downtime by 15%.
• Qualified all Contract Manufacturers increasing the quality acceptance rate of contract manufactured products thereby increasing system integration throughput.
• Developed a Receiving Inspection process that prevented nonconforming material from being processed into the Manufacturing environment thereby reducing product cycle time.
AMPRO CORPORATION, Melbourne, Fl 1993 – 1999
A manufacturer of high resolution video projectors for the commercial and government markets.
Manufacturing Manager (1998-1999)
Supervised all Manufacturing Assemblers and Test Technicians. Areas of supervision included Printed Circuit Board Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Sub-assembly Test and Final System Test Areas.
Developed Production Schedules. Developed and maintained manufacturing labor standards. Conducted employee training programs and annual performance evaluations.
Quality Assurance Manager (1995-1999)
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