Jerry Colombo Email and Phone Number

Excited to have been with Ducommun. I originally started my career in the Air Force working on Avionics and even obtain my BS for teaching avionics, but had never been involved with the manufacturing side of it. It has unique manufacturing challenges and I learned that there are many more variables in "automation" than one might imagine. I am proud of the accomplishments achieved: building a team of quality engineers, collaborating with Operations and Facilities to revive 6S, implementing processes to reduce internal escapes, two years of very successful external audits (AS9100, ANSI/ESD S20.20, NADCAP Electronics Manufacturing, and the most rigorous audit I've been subjected to in my career - Missile Defense Agency). This all occurred during a significant turnover in leadership and support personnel.

Responsible for all facets of the Quality organization.Through the support of an excellent Quality and Operations Team, continuously improved manufacturing and inspection processes to realize superior manufacturing quality performance, maintain AS9100 Quality System certifications, Quality System Documentation and Records, Material and Chemical Test Lab, NADCAP certifications, FAA/EASA Repair Station, and Personnel Development. All certifications reflect an excellent Quality System with maximum audit periods extended on all facets due to a history of performance.

Lead the Quality organization for all programs, less 787.Ensure company and site goals for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale are met by efficiently delivering conforming product, on time, via a capable and engaged workforce.

Contracted through Assystems US for containment and improved delivered quality for the Global Supply base to the Tulsa facility. Responsibilities included oversight for resolving supplier escapes, supplier performance improvement, communication and coordination with OEM customers, and interfacing with site and corporate leadership.

• Developed customer base through superior attention to customer and employee satisfaction • Lead and represented the company in business dealings with external organizations• Effectively managed the cost of products and services• Direct responsibility for company profits and performance to budget• Also performed Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems consulting to new and existing companies

Accomplishments:Company Performance – Substantially improved all key performance indicators• Improved customer 12 month rolling average Quality Rating from 98.85% to 99.94%. • Improved internal 12 month rolling Quality Acceptance Rating from 93.23% to 97.93%. • Improved ISO9001 / AS9100 rating from 86.9% to 100%. Organizational Development - Guidance and Direction• Restructured Quality Engineering & Mfg Engineering to optimize personnel strengths. • Implemented a personnel training and development plan.Business Expansion• Shared responsibility with another manager to open a Chemical Processing facility, resulting in significant reduction of average flow-time from 21 days to 7 days. • Obtained customer and National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program certification.Metric & KPI Implementation• Implemented performance metrics for all directly reporting departments.Cost Containment• Established a Preventive / Corrective Action Board w/ Scrap reduction of 3.45% to 1.33%.On-time Delivery• Reduced inspection flow-time of over 3 days to 1.93 days. • Reduced CMM Programming time from over 5 days to 2 days. • Interfaced with Operations Management to increase on-time delivery from 98.94% to 99.71%.

Accomplishments:Quality Systems• Obtained and maintained ISO9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certifications• Obtained positive Federal Aviation Administration ACSEP Regulatory Agency audit results.• Developed and implemented operating policies and procedures as the Process Owner for the Quality Management System, as well as the Corrective / Preventive Action system for Aerospace Detail Fabrication, CNC Machining, Benchtop Assembly, and Large Scale Assembly operations.• Presented key performance metrics to leadership. Technology Support• Led the Oklahoma facilities in obtaining NADCAP certifications for NDT, Chemical Processing, Heat Treat, Composite Manufacturing, and Surface Enhancement. Various Quality Management Positions• Managed NDT, Composite Manufacturing Inspection, Metrology, and Assembly Inspection areas focused on reduced cost of rework, repair, and scrap.• Excelled at delivering excellent results through the development of pertinent metrics, process management, and employee development.

Multiple positions with continuous growth in responsibility from performing to managing all sectors of the Quality Control / Assurance organization from Receiving Inspection, Machined Parts Inspection, Final Assembly Inspection, Shipping Inspection, Industry and Regulatory Compliance.Accomplishments:Project Manager / Business Management• Lead the company in obtaining ISO9001 / AS9100 Quality System certifications for Oklahoma facilities and provided consulting and leadership to facilities in Arkansas, Tennessee, & Utah. • Developed and reported business unit health performance metrics for the Quality Organization. • Provided leadership, education, and coaching on Quality Systems, Regulatory Compliance, and Company Initiatives. Quality Assurance Manager – • Obtained FAA Regulatory Agency ACSEP certification for the McAlester, OK facility.• Implemented key organizational metrics and employee development to achieve facility quality goals and objectives.Project Manager• Developed and Implemented QA support on Integrated Product Teams for 737/757 new customer configurations.Quality Systems Specialist / Quality Engineer• Conducted Quality Systems Audits for a 10,000 person facility.Airline Concerns / Quality Investigator –• Lead investigations and resolutions of defect escapements to airline customers.• Interacted and shared results with company field representatives and leadership.Final Assembly Inspection • Utilized inspection tools and processes to ensure conformance to engineering requirements.

I served four years active duty, two years inactive reserve and two years active reserve. As a noncommissioned officer and obtaining a 7-Level as a Avionics Navigations Systems Technician, I had technical and supervisory responsibilities.