Streamline program activities and drive continual improvement focused on customer satisfaction.

As Director of the Quality and Supply Chain teams, I strove to find the balance of a system that met all Ursa Major operations needs while minimizing risk and frustration. On the Quality side, we sought to rapidly improve our inspection capabilities to ensure consistent product and improve problem solving, but without slowing down development and operations. On the Supply Chain side, we aimed to improve supplier quality and maturity, but still quickly procure products, assemblies, equipment, and services for the Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

This role encompassed inspection, supplier quality, customer and industry compliance, and problem solving in a rapid, creative environment. We drove AS9100D certification from kickoff to phase II audit in 7 months, well below industry average.

My wife and I were very excited to travel to Western Europe, with the most time spent in Spain and Italy. This was a life dream of ours and we will always appreciate and treasure the memories from this rare opportunity.

Responsible for Engineering, Quality, and IT functions at a premier tungsten metals company. Closely coordinate with the Director of Operations and CEO to manage strategic direction and ensure smooth daily operation.

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals (MTTM) is a strong, small company with excellent opportunities for improvement and growth. The Quality department provides the focus, data analysis, and framework to capitalize on these opportunities and minimize risks. In the meantime, we continue to provide high-quality products to all customers and work proactively to eliminate escapes.

Responsible for the management of AS9100 Aerospace Certification, the Quality Management System, process and system improvements, and complex inspection guidance. Worked with the CEO to reduce the number of customer returns by over 50% while significantly increasing company capabilities and product complexity. Role was conducted largely remotely from Indianapolis with periodic on-site visits throughout the year.

Quality engineer for critical rotating parts at Rolls-Royce for aerospace jet engines. Daily responsibilities include leading 8D problem solving to quickly resolve customer complaints and managing root cause and corrective actions for on-going quality issues. Other frequent tasks include process and product audits to identify opportunities for improvement and maintain compliance.

Project manager supporting manufacturing production of aerospace components during pivotal site-wide revitalization program. My primary responsibility was to ensure compliance to local and industry standards with minimal production impact. Key skills include engineering, organization, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.

My time at Rolls-Royce was flexible, allowing me the opportunity to track down and manage my own projects. These crossed many disciplines and included the following: - Technical lead for material evaluation of global additive electron and laser manufacturing - Designer and manager of new work flow and request system for the RR Materials Department - Key member of a multidisciplinary team tasked with implementing a supplier quality control process - Leader for capital projects to acquire new equipment totaling over $500,000 - Failure analyst for service components - Quality lead to conduct material qualifications to a global spec in support of cost reduction efforts - Proponent of Lean Six Sigma to accelerate and improve local projects

Under an excellent materials manager, I gained a variety of useful skills and explored several aspects of plant operations and new product development. Some of my accomplishments and activities include the following: - Led a ceramic qualification to restore production of $80,000 neutron monitors for nuclear reactors - Documented research to improve the specifications and requirements of nuclear components - Updated engineering drawings and models on Solidworks to meet customer and business needs - Participated in meetings with customers and suppliers as a materials consultant