Leveraged technical expertise in ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485 standards to analyze business processes and advise on corporate strategy, risks, and opportunities. Utilized management consulting practices to implement lean improvements and managed organizational P&L. Established trust-based relationships with stakeholders and defined key performance indicators to monitor business performance, ensuring projects met budgets and deadlines while influencing change management.• Overseen cost reductions, throughput enhancements, and awarded contracts exceeding $27 million across 18 customers.• Aided 11 customers in obtaining quality management certifications.

Led strategic and tactical optimization efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams in logistics, global supply chain, and HR to achieve optimal outcomes. Implemented and managed continuous improvement and lean programs, resulting in streamlined processes and cost savings. Managed production outcomes to meet company targets while exceeding customer expectations. Utilized strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with leadership, customers, and suppliers on strategy development, product delivery, and quality assurance.• Established a successful lean program and standard work, reducing backlog from $32 million to $7 million within the first year.• Improved product quality, as measured using First Pass Yield, by over 30%.• Streamlined production defect processes to address a $800K backlog of troubleshooting inventory, eliminating it within less than a year.• Orchestrated the harmonization of two entities through a meticulous business merger, ensuring seamless integration of operations and processes, fostering operational synergy and efficiency gains.• Successfully managed the relocation of the merged entities from Washington State to South Carolina, overseeing extensive project management, risk mitigation, process development, training implementation, and employee management, resulting in a smooth transition and operational continuity in the new location.

Developed and implemented systems for organizational strategy and quality management, performing regular SWOT and risk assessments to mitigate financial and operational hazards. Oversaw plant operations, supply chain, logistics, and quality assurance to achieve production outcomes, ensuring profitability and minimizing lead times and quality issues through supplier partnerships. Managed P&L reviews, established internal processes, and coached teams on achieving key performance indicators.• Successfully led the attainment and maintenance of ISO 9001 certification for four years, achieving only two minor non-conformances during that period.• Implemented robust supplier management and business processes that enabled the organization to navigate the pandemic's challenges without losing employees while consistently meeting annual revenue projections.

Led QA, compliance, training, and Lean continuous improvement for multiple aerospace and medical plants, driving quality enhancement and operational efficiency through lean systems and processes. Managed complex projects, oversaw departmental objectives and budgeting, and conducted internal audit programs to maintain management system certifications. Instituted companywide training and development processes, facilitating weekly and monthly management reviews to address challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.• Effectively managed the containment, corrective action, and future prevention efforts following a pre-existing process failure, resulting in the successful quarantine of 8 million pieces of inventory, timely notification to the customer, and manufacturing process recovery.

Recruited to transform a struggling quality system into a structured process driven by metrics and staffed by highly trained individuals. Develop new systems, processes and methods, which increased quality by over 35% and reduce costs by over $65,000/yr.

Lead and directed multiple quality teams in receiving inspection, in-process inspection and final product inspection across two different facilities. Utilized data analysis and lean activities to increase overall quality by more than 65% in an 18 month period.

Managed an off-site avionics and structural modification team tasked with the installation of electrical and structural components on multiple aircraft simultaneously. Utilized a structured communication and productions schedule to coordinate with customers on quality, delivery and cost related matters.

Led an on-site contract maintenance team tasked with the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on multiple aircraft simultaneously. Developed processes to streamline the adjustment, repair, and installation of engines, flight controls and drive systems, using hand tools and calibrated equipment.

Managed a high functioning team in support of multiple aircraft stationed both within the United States and abroad. Patrolled and monitored work areas and examined tools and equipment in order to detect unsafe conditions or violations of procedures or safety rules. Examined and inspected aircraft components, including engines, flight controls, drive systems, landing gear, avionics systems, hydraulic systems, and de-icers. Assessed engine and system operations, using testing equipment. Conducted pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections of onboard systems to ensure aircraft met safety of flight requirements. Used effective clear and concise terminology to communicate with flight crew during flight operations. Logged 348.7 standard flight hours and 110.5 combat flight hours, all incident free.