I have 43 years of experience in reliability engineering, reliability assurance and quality assurance activities for products used in industrial process plant-wide automation systems, turbo compressor controls, off-road agricultural vehicle and implement electronics and sports lighting controls and systems. Specific knowledge includes:o Semiconductor reliability, qualification testing and failure analysiso Electronic and electromechanical product reliability engineering and design-for-reliabilityo System reliability and life-cycle cost modelingo Safety-related systems analysiso Failure mode discovery testing including HALT, FMVT and related techniqueso Quantitative accelerated reliability test design and analysis; reliability demonstrationo Warranty and life data (Weibull) analysiso Quality system development and implementationo Supplier qualification, auditing and issue resolution across a wide variety of industries and commodities, including well over 100 supplier visitsI combine an advanced understanding of reliability theory with a pragmatic, product- or program-focused approach to reliability assurance. I specialize in tailoring reliability programs to fit the company and product development environments that I work within. I have a demonstrated ability to develop and apply new tools and processes to continuously improve and demonstrate the reliability of products and systems during the product development cycle.I also have experience supervising and mentoring a dedicated group of Product Verification and Validation engineers that became recognized within the company for innovative and effective approaches to the reliability verification of new products and systems for use in the demanding environment of agricultural vehicles and implements.Although not currently certified, I have previously held ASQ certifications as a Certified Reliability Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor and Certified Software Quality Engineer.
Listed skills include Reliability Engineering, Testing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and 12 others.