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VP - Quality (Multi-site and Corporate)
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VP - Quality (Multi-site and Corporate)
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St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Mike Balbuena is listed as VP - Quality (Multi-site and Corporate) at Saronic Technologies, a company with 502 employees, based in St Louis, Missouri, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Mike Balbuena.
Mike Balbuena previously worked as VP - Engineering, Quality and Compliance at Essex Industries and VP - FAA Accountable Manager (CFR 145 Repair Station and CFR part 21) at Essex Industries. Mike Balbuena holds Basic Education To Pre-Engineering, 1990 National College Entrance Exam - 97%, 1991 Civil Service Exam - Passed from Silliman University.
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My work journey is a gift from my current and previous employers. I'm forever grateful to my managers, teams, and coworkers for the incredible experiences we've shared. Today, I enjoy sharing work stories and pictures to preserve these cherished memories. As we all know, jobs, titles, and companies are temporary, but relationships endure. My profile reflects my values: fostering strong relationships, pursuing my purpose, and developing others.25+ years of proven leadership in the Aerospace, Defense, and Electronics industries. Expertise in Operations Management, Site & Supplier Quality, Regulatory Compliance (FAA/ITAR), Quality, Sustaining & Manufacturing Engineering, and Engineering & Quality Management. Background in regulatory, legal, investigative, audit, and ethical compliance within a Fortune 500 environment.Known for adaptability, flexibility, resilience, analytical and decisive thinking, agility, and composure under pressure. Demonstrated success in driving significant organizational transformations, impacting profitability and operational excellence across large Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and smaller organizations. Technical engineer with a strong foundation in both public and private equity finance.Successfully supported launched of three new companies, two in Aerospace and one in the Semiconductor/Electronics sector. Proven track record of developing individuals into management and executive roles over the past 10 years.Dedicated to the next 15+ years of my career to: * Drive organizational transformation and adaptation to future trends. * Mentor and develop high-performing leaders and teams. * Build a robust professional network to support manufacturing, universities, and the community. * Provide technical expertise in emerging product technologies (start-ups and NPI). * Share my knowledge of quality management principles with a diverse audience (academics, practitioners, and industry professionals). * Aspire to teach in an academic setting, covering topics such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Engineering Management, Quality Management, and Industrial Engineering.
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19 roles · 31 years
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Vp - Engineering, Quality And Compliance
Vp - Faa Accountable Manager (Cfr 145 Repair Station And Cfr Part 21)
CurrentAccountable Manager for part 21 and part 145 repair station ensuring product safety and FAA regulatory compliance. Essex have PMA and TSO parts for aircraft and breathing equipment products used in the commercial aerospace application. Responsibilities include managing and updating PMA and repair station manual, leading teams to drive and ensure regulatory.
Apr 2023 - Present
Vp - Engineering, Quality And Compliance
CurrentPromoted to lead an Integrated Engineering, Compliance (ITAR), and Quality organization focused on organizational excellence, SQDC improvement and talent development. Member of the senior executive team reporting to the CEO.Engineering- New product introduction and development, Design and development, Engineering Center of Excellence, Sustaining.
Sep 2022 - Present
Vp - Multi- Site / Corporate Quality And Trade Compliance
CurrentReporting to the CEO and member of the senior executive. Working with highly engaging and collaborative executive team, VP HR, VP SCM, CFO, VP Ops, VP/GMs.Responsible for corporate quality, Site operations quality, supplier quality, customer quality, NADCAP ( Chem process and NDT), Multi-site and single site AS9100 certifications, FAA/EASA regulatory.
Mar 2021 - Present
Senior Manager - Quality & Technical Compliance - Ndt, Ci Ace, Materials Lab And Ethics Officer
Goodrich Aerostructures ROHR: 6,000 employees with 15 multiple sites in US, EU, MX and Asia. Revenue of 4.5B part of Collins Aerospace business unit. Corporate site in Chula Vista, CA. Manufactures Nacelle, Thrust reverser, pylons, engine mounts, naval and military flight structures and flight controls.Returned to Collins to work for my previous boss at.
Aug 2018 - Mar 2021
Executive Director - Corporate Quality And Supplier Quality ( Composite Aircraft Mfg)
Multisite US and MX Start-up: +750 employees.Founded by two Stanford University Engineers, one a fighter pilot for US Air Force. Aircraft designed and engineered by aviation's best. Manufacturer and designer of a fully bonded Carbon Fiber Composite Lights Sports Aircraft. Company start up to ramp up phase.Headhunted for a new role as Corporate Director of.
Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
Director - Site Quality, Configuration Management, Ndt And Materials Lab - (Composites Structures)
Multisite Start-up: +800 employees. Founded by the previous owner and CEO of Zodiac Aerospace C&D (Now Safran)Joined a friend who was Encore's VP of Quality. Company set-up, growth and integration as part of Encore Aerospace start up (Interiors, Seats, Mexico and Composites). Encore Group received Boeing supplier of the year award in 2016 and acquired by.
Feb 2015 - Feb 2017
Director - Site Quality, Supplier Quality And P&L Repair Station Operation (Controls And Switches)
Site: 450 employeesCommercial, General Aviation and Defense supplier of switches and control systems (braking components and control systems).Esterline (now part of Transdigm) Communication and Control system was approx. 350MM business unit with approx. 1000+ employees and multiple sites within 2B Esterline Corp. Headhunted to transform and stabilize.
2013 - 2015
~2 yrs
Senior Manager - Site Quality , Repair Station, Supplier Quality, Ndt(Landing, Fluid And Cabin)
Site: 650 employeesCommercial, General Aviation and Defense supplier of braking, fluid and cabin systems.Crane Aerospace and Electronics is approx. 700MM business unit with multiple facilities and approx 3000 employees within 2B Crane Co. Corporate facility in Burbank CA manufacturing anti skid braking system, fluid and cabin parts for the aerospace and.
2012 - 2013
~1 yr
Senior Manager - Site Quality, Materials Lab And Repair Station (Deicing, Silicon And Composites)
Mulitisite OH and WV: 450 employeesSenior Manager, Site and VS Quality, Warranty - Goodrich Corporation Deicing SystemsGoodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems business unit, 1.2B 4000 employees of 14B UTC Aerospace Systems out of 60B UTC business. Air data & product systems, Deicing systems (composites and specialty materials), fuel and utility systems.
Jul 2010 - Nov 2012
Sis Division Supply Chain - Supplier Development Manager / Six Sigma Blackbelt (Electronics, Emech)
Multi-site: +4,000From Principal Engineer promoted to Supplier Quality and Development Manager/ Principal Supplier Quality Engineer IV supporting 9 sites for a 1.2B division of Goodrich Corporation approx 4000 employees. Leading emech commodities with 50MM spend and 160 suppliers. Liaison to SCM execs dealing with supplier execs. I was also the SCM focal.
Feb 2008 - Jul 2010
Principal Engineer Iv - Supplier Quality (Electro- Mechanical)
Multi-site: +4,000 Headhunted to work on a newly established headquarters SCM team for Goodrich sensors and integrated system 1.2 business unit. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer leading emech commodities with 50MM spend and 160 suppliers. Subject matter expert for aerospace quality, electronic and electronic mechanical commodity. To name a few.
Feb 2008 - Jun 2010
Manager - Site Quality, Configuration Mgt, Supplier Quality, Fa Analysis- ( Electronics )
- Site: 150 employees
- Head of Quality reporting to corporate Quality Assurance Director and VP / GM of Orlando Site Operation and Business Development.Supervised 8 exempt quality staff, and led Receiving, Process Control, Document Control.
- Served as Lead Internal Auditor – mentoring group of auditors to ensure company ISO9000 compliance for 150 employee site.Responsible for Failure analysis and customer Quality dealing with DoD and Military customers.
2007 - 2008
~1 yr
Engineer - Supplier Quality And Component Fa Analysis ( Cca And Electronics Assy)
- Corporate Site: ~2, 000 employees
- Jabil 18B company supplier quality for corporate facility in St Pete Fl. Supporting supplier quality for integrated circuits, filters and frequency commodity for approx. 3000 employee site. Instituted and maintained.
- Site leader of the EIA 481 Rev D global project driving change to the “Component Orientation Standard” saving millions to Jabil by not sending components to tape and reel reorientation. The std was confusing which.
- Responsible for 200MM component spend driving supplier quality performance to approx. 250 electronic suppliers. Obtained Silver Leadership Series - topics covered John Maxwell 21 laws of leadership, effective.
2006 - 2007
~1 yr
Key Account Manager / Technical Sales (Electronics And Electro-Mechanical)
After relocating to US in 2003 decided to start a career in electronics and electro mechanical distributor to explore my future career in US. Selling and technical support for integrated circuits, cables, switches, electronics, electromechanical, and more. Responsible for Orlando to greater Orlando area selling Allied Electronics commodity and catalog.
Feb 2004 - Feb 2006
Senior Technical Project Engineer/ Engineering Project Manager ( Electronics And Semiconductor )
- Approx 3000 employee site Phiips Semiconductor and electronics. Led continuous improvement technical projects, such as: Test Time, Yield, Six Sigma, and cost reduction that resulted in increased productivity and.
- Working in the engineering program management office responsible for new product transfers from other sites to Philips Philippines utilizing Philippines as low cost source for Asia. Utilize APQP/PPAP per automotive.
- Organized technical project and product transfer updates for the Engineering Managers and Director, reporting to Senior Engineering Manager. Integrated product team leader acting as site program manager.
2000 - 2003
~3 yrs
Manufacturing Engineer / Qa Inspection Lead ( Electronics And Semiconductor)
Start-up: +1,000 employeesOrient Semiconductor new company start-up for a Taiwan based company leading circuits assembly new process creation, hiring QA team, APQP/PPAP, ISO and Automotive certification, equipment buy-off, new employee training and product qualification receiving exemplary performance award in 1998. Led 13 QA inspectors, Inspection line.
1998 - 2000
~2 yrs
Process Engineer (Electronics And Semiconductor)
- Started after graduation as Engineering intern then promoted as manufacturing engineer, responsible for manufacturing process (tooling, plating, marking, testing, molding and wire bonding) of electronics and integrated.
1995 - 1998
~3 yrs
10 education records
Mike Balbuena education
Basic Education To Pre-Engineering, 1990 National College Entrance Exam - 97%, 1991 Civil Service Exam - Passed
Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering
Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Minor In Leadership And Professional Communication, Gpa 3.7
Asq Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Six Sigma Blackbelt, Auditor, Quality
American Society For Quality
Master Of Science (Ms), Manufacturing Quality Option, Gpa- 3.8
Master Of Quality Assurance, Service Assurance, Gpa- 3.8
Scm Certificate, Production Control And Material Planning, Gpa- 3.5
Masters In Engineering: Quality Engineering And Management, Gpa- 3.75
Wnu
Aviation Courses, Private Pilot
Jd, Jurisprudence, Law
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Mike Balbuena works for Saronic Technologies.
What is Mike Balbuena's role at Saronic Technologies?
Mike Balbuena is listed as VP - Quality (Multi-site and Corporate) at Saronic Technologies.
Where is Mike Balbuena based?
Mike Balbuena is based in St Louis, Missouri, United States while working with Saronic Technologies.
What companies has Mike Balbuena worked for?
Mike Balbuena has worked for Saronic Technologies, Essex Industries, Collins Aerospace, Icon Aircraft, and Encore Group.
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Mike Balbuena holds Basic Education To Pre-Engineering, 1990 National College Entrance Exam - 97%, 1991 Civil Service Exam - Passed from Silliman University.
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