Senior Supplier Quality Engineer on a top performing Supply Chain team for the industry leader in Aerospace and Defense battery systems. Focused on leading Supplier QMS (Quality Management Systems) audits and using results to drive improvement. Solving complex supplier quality and delivery performance issues to improve vendor performance through focused planning and Root Cause Corrective Action completion. Compiling monthly and annual supplier performance data for senior management. Successfully managing multiple supplier transitions due to marketplace changes with minimal to no impact on deliveries. Authored AS9102 Supplier Guidance document. Next Project• Project management for CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) launch in 2025 - 32CFR170.21, DFARS 252.204-7021, and 48CFR. Supplier compliance will key focus for the near future.

Procured high precision machined components and capital equipment from over 60 key suppliers. Managed supplier deliveries to support production schedules for defense, aviation, commercial, and medical product lines utilizing Plex MRP system. Improved key supplier performance from poor to excellent by communicating delivery expectations and visiting on-site to evaluate manufacturing processes. Exceeded personal procurement annual savings goals over 200%Monitoring back order lines to reduce company risk and support production needs based on SIOP analysis.

1) Developing and delivering customized adult education/training in: * Engineering drawing dimensions and Toleranes * Lean Tools * GD&T * Quality Control / Assurance Tools2) Drafting Instructor CAD technologies for AutoCAD and Inventor 3) Certified Canvas Learning Management System instructor for on-line curriculum deployment.

Developed and managed a Centralized Storeroom for MRO components. Identified the need for and launched a Central Procurement Department for MRO components leveraging the tools in an SAP business system and economies of scale. Designed machine equipment components for cost improvement and reliability in 3-Dimensional CAD using AutoDESK Inventor 3D.

Project Successfully Completed – Senior Manufacturing Engineer on a factory relocation project team. Facilitated the layout and move of a pad mount transformer product line from Mississippi into existing pole mount transformer plant in Texas. First qualified transformer completed in 5 months of project start, ahead of projected schedule.Managed projects for liquid paint systems, four stage washer, paint storage building (Texas Environmental compliant), PH adjustment systems for rinse water, high voltage impulse/test board, and equipment coordination between plants. Provided Safety training for contractors, rigging crews, and vendors hired to perform on-site work.Responsible for collecting and documenting the existing process knowledge to ensure minimal start-up issues and streamlined process verification. Authored the required documentation for a safe and fully trained production team (lock out / tag out procedures, standard work instructions, process qualification plans, and visual aids).