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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Primary interface between engineering and operations (procurement and manufacturing). Began implementation of systematic quality functions, including formal processes, receiving inspection and internal and external quality metrics. Worked with EMS providers to improve IQL by 79% over a two year period. Developed communication channels between engineering, operations and EMS providers to improve manufacturability of designs. Provided component engineering support to both engineering and operations. Served as team leader for location and development of key suppliers. Provided technical support to import/export compliance and served as team leader for environmental compliance program. Implemented and administered NAFTA certification program.

Quality and ProcurementManage both quality and procurement functions for a contract manufacturer of electronic assemblies. Guided the company to ISO 9001:2000 certification while transitioning from being a captive shop to an independent contract manufacturer. Reduced rework at the manufacturing site by 50% over four months. Perform failure analysis on both internal and customer designs. Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal design teams to resolve quality issues. Provide component engineering support to both customers and manufacturing. Serve as program manager for key customers. Streamlined the quoting and procurement cycle to reduce quote turnaround time by 33% and improve on-time procurement by 25%.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for maintenance of the ISO9001 quality system, procurement quality and program quality engineering for advanced development projects. Developed a system for collecting and reporting key quality metrics to division management. Worked with purchasing to reduce the vendor base by 25% and establish close working relationships with critical vendors. Developed a fast-track material review system to reduce average disposition time for discrepant materials from 30 days to 6 days.

Program quality manager for high-reliability satellite power converter programs. Facilitated a 91% reduction in the defect rate over a six-month period. Worked with design engineering to develop and refine a reliable design that is compatible with manufacturing processes while concurrently supporting the fabrication of qualification and production hardware. Provided quality support to machine shop, ceramic lab, plating shop and electronic assembly to improve quality and yield. Worked with purchasing to identify new vendors and perform on-site assessment of vendor capabilities. Worked with vendors to rectify problems on critical purchases, including on-site technical assistance to resolve vendor production issues. Prior responsibilities included supervision of receiving and dimensional inspection areas, which resulted in a 25% increase in productivity with no new personnel or equipment, and quality engineering support to RF satellite systems assembly and integration areas.

Organizer and leader of product development teams for the conceptualization, design and production of hardware changes for the space shuttle fleet. Worked closely with customer and in-house groups (engineering, purchasing, logistics and quality) to ensure timely satisfaction of customer requirements. Assignments included Extended Duration Orbiter (a redesign of major systems to extend the flying time of the shuttle) and the Major Modification of the shuttle Columbia, a $65 Million program to inspect and upgrade the oldest shuttle in the fleet. This seven-month, three shift program finished on time and on budget.

Quality Assurance Manager for a company designing and manufacturing microwave components for both commercial and government applications. Guided the transition of the quality program from a primarily government environment to a primarily commercial environment without the loss of government approvals or compromise to hardware quality. Worked with customer and in-house engineering to rectify problems and upgrade products. Worked with production supervisors (CNC and conventional machining, assembly and metal finishing) to improve procedures and processes to enhance quality and reduce cost.

Quality Control Manager for a company involved in photo-etching and chemical milling of parts for the aircraft and electronics industries. Developed and implemented a Mil-I-45208/NHB 5300.4(1C)(NASA) quality system with appropriate process controls where there had previously been no formal system. Also responsible for environmental compliance and industrial safety.

Senior Pastor. Preach, provide pastoral care to the congregation and work with lay committees in all organizational areas of trhe church.

Master Of Divinity (M.Div.), Bible

B.S, Engineering And Applied Science; Electrical Engineering