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Semi-Retired and Desired Supplier Quality Work Contract and FT and PT QE Work at Contract Engineering / Retired
Location: Arlington, Texas, United States 11 work roles 3 schools
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David Kessinger is listed as Semi-Retired and Desired Supplier Quality Work Contract and FT and PT QE Work at Contract Engineering / Retired, based in Arlington, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for David Kessinger.

David Kessinger previously worked as Semi-Retired / Desired Supplier Quality Work Contract/FT/PT QE Work at Contract Engineering / Retired and Quality Engineer - Corporate at Hm Dunn. David Kessinger holds Juris Doctor (J.D.), Estate Planning - Tatxation from Washburn University School Of Law.

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After the Army & Law School started out in financial services industry working for the Federal Land Bank doing estate and business planning. From there was a Trust Officer managing trust accounts, conservatorships, providing estate planning assistance. Have held a Series 7 Stock Brokers license and insurance licensesMade a big change into manufacturing & aerospace and for the next 28 years worked as Quality Systems Analyst, Quality Manager (Job Shop), Quality Systems Consultant (QS900 Bearing factory in China), Resident Supplier Quality Assurance Rep. (Airframe Detail & Assy. - China 5+ years; Jet Engines - Israel & Europe 6 years), aerospace/missiles domestic suppliers, Supplier Quality Administrator (Jet Engines), Quality Engineer: Fuel Cells, Aero-structures/Assembly, Variation Management.As of January 2014 now retired doing selected contract Quality Engineering assignments. When latest AS9100 revision released and Lead Auditor training available will pursue Auditing on a part-time basis to stay active within aerospace.

Listed skills include Aerospace Quality Assurance, Spc, Advanced Process Control, Continuous Improvement, and 22 others.

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Contract Engineering / Retired
Contract Engineering / Retired
Semi-Retired and Desired Supplier Quality Work Contract and FT and PT QE Work
Arlington, TX, US
11 roles · 28 years

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Semi-Retired And Desired Supplier Quality Work Contract And Ft And Pt Qe Work

Contract Engineering / Retired

Arlington, Tx, Us

Semi-Retired / Desired Supplier Quality Work Contract/Ft/Pt Qe Work

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Contract Engineering / Retired

Tx

Occasional Contract QE assignments. Currently doing things I now have time for such as Adult Literacy programs, creative writing, and robotic/electronic projects. Volunteer work at synagogue.

Jan 2014 - Present

Quality Engineer - Corporate

Hm Dunn

Dfw, Tx, Wichita,Ks, St. Louis, Mo

Responsible for developing and implementing an AS9103 Variation Management of Key Characteristics for Lockheed Martin JSF products at three locations.

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

Quality Engineer

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Worked on: JSF Program (Pratt & Whitney Duct), Black Hawk Program (Sikorsky Cabin Assembly); C17 Program (Boeing, Horizontal, Vertical, Propulsion, Fin Cap, In-Flight Fuel Port). MRB on Blackhawk & C17, Quality Planning, FAI's, FOD Control, RCCA.

Mar 2010 - Aug 2013

Specialist, Product & Procurement Quality (Quality Engineering)

S. Windsor, Ct

Took part on various team for DFEMA's, PFMEA's, Supplier Selection/Assessment, Quality Planning, RCCA, Supplier Surveillance, FAI, and other quality activities.

2007 - 2009 ~2 yrs

Specialist, Product & Procurement Quality (Sqar)

Israel, Greece, Italy, Poland

Supplier Quality Assurance Resident Rep. Jet Engine Components, primarily airfoil forgings and casting, rotors, and gear case assemblies. Primary SQAR for suppliers in Israel & Poland. Support SQAR in Italy & Poland. Also did SQAR coverage for Sikorsky (sister UTC company). FAI, Product and Process Surveillance, SPC, Process Control, RCCA, FAI, Audits, Product Acceptance, Supplier Development, Training & Monitoring Designees.

1999 - 2007 ~8 yrs

Quality Manager

Ft. Worth, Tx

Responsible for the Quality functions at a precision machining and sheet metal fabricating Job Shop. Developed and implemented ISO9002 system. Implemented SPC.

Sep 1997 - Mar 1999

Consultant, Product Quality Automotive

Southwest Products

Harbin, China

Hired by a Sino-American joint venture that had purchased the 5th largest bearing manufacturer in China. Goal was to implement a QS9000 quality and qualify GM water pump assemblies for sale to Delphi Automotive. Developed in implemented required quality system changes, PPAP, FMEA's, APQP, MSA, etc. Delivered prototypes for qualification testing: passed.

Jul 1996 - Sep 1997

Quality Engineer - Sqar/Qa Team Leader

Douglas Aircraft, Mcdonnell Douglas Corp

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Responsible for new supplier, Chengdu Aircraft Corp (CAC) that was building the MD 80 Nose Structure Assembly. Developed their quality systems, monitored special process lines development, assisted in qualifying these processes with external auditors. Took part FAI's, planning of almost 3,000 detail parts that were produced and incorporated into numerous sub-assemblies and into final Nose Assembly. Conducted tooling inspection for detail parts and assemblies as well as prove for production. Performed in-process inspection and surveillance monitoring.

Jan 1989 - Jun 1993

Government Contract Administrator

Douglas Aircraft Co., Mcdonnell Douglas Corp

Long Beach, Ca

T45TS navy Trainer. Responsible for all GFE and additional contract issues as assigned.

Jan 1988 - Dec 1988

Quality Systems Engineer

Douglas Aircraft Co., Mcdonnell Douglas Corp

Long Beach, Ca

Quality Systems/Procedures. Assigned special projects as QA member of team that successfully bid C17 Aircrew Training System; Primary Quality Systems Engineer responsible for reviewing, modifying, and verifying compliance for all procedures used at MD80 co-production facility in Shanghai, China in advance of FAA audit to qualify facility for issuing Certificates of Airworthiness. No findings found in area responsible for.

Jun 1986 - Dec 1987
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David Kessinger education

Army Rotc, Military Science And Operations

Commissioned 2LT, US Army Medical Service Corps. Officers Basic and Specialized training in Medical Materiel & Logistics

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David Kessinger works for Contract Engineering / Retired.

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David Kessinger is listed as Semi-Retired and Desired Supplier Quality Work Contract and FT and PT QE Work at Contract Engineering / Retired.

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David Kessinger is based in Arlington, Texas, United States while working with Contract Engineering / Retired.

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David Kessinger has worked for Contract Engineering / Retired, Hm Dunn, Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division, Utc Power, and Pratt & Whitney.

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David Kessinger holds Juris Doctor (J.D.), Estate Planning - Tatxation from Washburn University School Of Law.

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David Kessinger is listed with skills including Aerospace Quality Assurance, Spc, Advanced Process Control, Continuous Improvement, As9103, Process Certification, Quality Engineering, and Supplier Quality Management And Source Rep.

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