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Black Mountain, NC

Work with customers to resolve quality issues through root cause / corrective actions, review customer technical data packages, write inspection instructions, perform statistical analysis of special process operations, and AS9102 first articles.

Shelby, NC

AS9102 first articles, PPAPs, source inspections for defense contract customers and DCMA, and Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions.

AS9102 First article inspections, source inspections, quality system audits for defense contract and aerospace customers.

Responsible for gauge room operations and calibration system, dimensional metrology, new product gauging planning, internal auditing for compliance to NADCAP NDT and Chemical Processing lines, control plans, designated supplier quality representative (DSQR), and supplier quality development. Improved gauge calibration system resulting in a significant.

Managed capital equipment projects, cost reduction, new product launch support, and product quality improvement.Contributed to the installation of Lean Manufacturing cells by justifying a hard-turning lathe, installing “lab” type gauging in the cells, and reducing grind scrap as part of a Six Sigma green belt project resulting in a total annual savings of.

Responsible for metrology equipment and procedures, calibration, gauge room technicians and quality auditors.Supervised 20 gauge room technicians and quality auditors to ensure timely gauge setups and calibrations, and to verify product conformance. Trained new associates in basic measurement and gauging techniques. Reduced machine setup time and improved.

Responsible for the assembly department's production, including start-up of new processes and production ramp-up.

Responsible for assembly process improvements and capital equipment justifications.