Quality Engineer at Sparton Security and Defense in De Leon Springs Fl, provider of underwater warfare solutions to the US Navy. Drive quality assurance initiatives to achieve product quality and reliability with focus on manufacturing process capabilities and product. Support teams to achieve effective use of risk management process using FMEA, APQP and mistake proofing in product and process design. Review and approve ECN and ECR items. Lead the RCA and CAPA processes, utilizing 8D Methodology.▪ Acted as Quality Control and Inspection Supervisor. In charge of 15 inspectors. Responsibility included audit results analysis and distribution of inspections reports to affected Sparton Value Streams.▪ Responsible of manufacturing program validations audited by DCMA (Defense Contracts Management Administrations) and US Navy. Audit passed with zero defects.▪ Promoted and lead the development of a system verification to avoid the activation of CO2 system in the manufacturing of the buoy. The system was implemented after a CO2 system activated and injured a line operator. ▪ Mentor and help troubleshooters to ensure that RMA’s turn-around time is within the required time frame 100% of the time. ▪ Conduct regular audits and inspections to monitor compliance with AS9100 Standards and Sparton’s requirements.▪ Drive quality improvement initiatives with the engineering and manufacturing teams to solve problems to enhance processes and product quality.▪ Drive continuous improvement across facility’s Key Process Indicators (scrap, rework, PPM) utilizing process improvement tools and methodologies.▪ Monitor MRB along with timely disposition of suspect product.▪ Effective in implementing changes to the quality documents that ensure the tools to support quality are improved upon.▪ Delivered quality analysis by developing quality-reporting measures, performed Root Cause Analysis using 8 Disciplines approach, reporting to management on quality issues, trends, and losses.

Oversee quality measures by designing and implementing methods for process control and improvement, testing, and inspection, resulting in savings of time, costs, and materials. Promote the establishment of quality standards across the organization, oversee inspection processes, test methodologies, and quality plans. Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities for design and process, review and approve ECN and ECR items. Create multiple SOPs and BOMs, establish quality requirements for suppliers and perform FAI on new and modified supplier parts. ▪ Eliminated 80% of non-conformance parts from production line by introducing AQL sorting at receiving inspection. ▪ Reduced monthly rejection motors from over 3000 to ~30 by developing test techniques for brushed motors. ▪ Established validation methodologies for New Product Implementation and Receiving Inspection methods and procedures. ▪ Reduction of 40% of defective and off-spec products through development of test controls for production cell. ▪ Implemented supplier corrective action process (SCAR) to eliminate defective materials damaged during transit by monitoring, evaluating and active communications with suppliers. ▪ Demonstrated collaborative abilities contributing to concurrent engineering efforts and design development projects representing Quality Assurance and the customer and with supplier and customer quality representatives during problems with quality assurance.

Supported production and ensured quality by developing multiple test methods and procedures, scheduling calibrations, and other quality measures, and conducting audits during process and final inspections of manufactured products. Managed production staff, assigning workflow, planned and scheduled production, and instructing staff in Quality Control practices and procedures. Gathered data necessary to analyze quality control test results, providing feedback to management to support decision making and forecasting. ▪ Developed and implemented preventative maintenance program, reducing down-time of manufacturing equipment and reducing product scrap by 35%. ▪ Introduced finished goods testing procedures, eliminating non-conformance product around 85%. ▪ Enhanced inventory control by creating MSDS database of all raw materials to monitor and validate materials. ▪ Ensured quality by implementing test methods and procedures for qualification, validation, and evaluation of products within PMM.▪ Responded effectively to customer complaints, established FMEA and CAPA plan, following through with response until completion.

Introduced multiple processes and procedures designed to improve operations, effectiveness, and overall quality, trained and mentored personnel on all new equipment and processes to ensure comprehensive adoption and effective use. Developed qualification tests on Automated Meter Readings, registers, and critical parts, as well as Statistical Process Control Analysis, RCA, FAI, and test fixtures. Conducted internal audits as specified by ISO9001 certification. - Achieved $100,000 in outside testing savings by developing test equipment for internal introduction of new and existing product. - Utilized Lean Manufacturing, 5S, DMAIC and Kaizen principles and methodologies to improve existing processes, expanding output production by 5% to 10%. - Reduced defective materials and off-spec products up to 30% by developing internal prototypes, test equipment, processes, and procedures. - Displayed expertise with multiple testing instruments including oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, environmental controlled chambers, Hot/Cold water tanks, pressure chambers, and accuracy flow test benches.

Serviced and modified an array of machinery and equipment including servomechanism systems, air-leak detector equipment, fiber optic, photoelectric, temperature sensors, chillers, frequency drivers, pressure transducers, AC and DC motors, barcode scanners, and RF sealing systems. Conducted scheduled maintenance, and prepared reports of repairs and corrective actions to guide future planning and resource delegation.- Incorporated strong knowledge of GMP and FDA regulations when conducting tests and performing duties.