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Phoenix, AZ, US
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Greater Phoenix Area, United States, United States
About Robert Cornell
My career has been focused on processes (development, implementation, assessment and improvement), from my beginning in process engineering to quality management. Equipped with 40+ years of professional experience (20 in senior management) in both manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, defense electronics, and semiconductor) and power generation (nuclear & solar) sectors dealing with engineering, operational assessment, business process optimization, quality & environmental management systems. Having dealt with both mechanical and electrical products, possess a synergy of successful practices and processes. My major strengths and abilities are in business process/system improvements; continuous improvement with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies; root cause analysis and problem solving; development and improvement of corrective and preventive action programs; developing, implementing and improving Quality Management Systems; and dealing with customer and supplier quality issues.I have developed, deployed and implemented a Quality Management System for four companies. Quality Management System development, implementation and maintenance for various industry and customer-specific systems including: general (ISO9001), automotive (QS9000, ISO/TS16949, IATF16949), aerospace (AS9000, AS9100, D1-9000A, SQR-001), nuclear (ASME NQA-1), calibration (ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, ISO 25), and other customer specific requirements. And during a period of five years as a consulting engineer - developed & deployed, improved, and/or verified Corrective actions, systems, and analysis techniques.In the environmental area: process releases/emissions, waste containment, accident analysis, permitting, CFR compliance.Environmental Management System (EMS) [ISO14001] • CFR Regulatory Compliance (NRC/FDA/EPA/OSHA) • 10CFR50.59 Reviews • Industry Standards [ASTM, ASME, etc] • Military (MIL) Standards • MIL-STD-810F "Test Method Standard" • J-STD-001 "Soldered Electronic Assemblies" • IPC-A-610 "Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies" • NADCAP • ITAR • Operational Assessments/AuditsSpecialties: Operational Assessments • Root Cause Analysis • Process Mapping • Measurement System Analysis • Quality Management Systems • Risk Management • Advanced Product Quality Planning • Integrated Product Team • Production Part Approval Process • Statistical Process Control • Process Capability (Cpk) • Acceptance Test Plans • Regulatory Compliance • Configuration/Document Control
Robert Cornell's Current Company Details
National Pump Company
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DIRECTOR OF QUALITY and SAFETY
Phoenix, AZ, US
- Website:
- nationalpumpcompany.com
- Employees:
- 147
Robert Cornell Work Experience Details
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Director Of Quality And SafetyNational Pump CompanyPhoenix, Az, Us
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Quality Systems ConsultantManufacturing Quality Maintenance Consulting Llc Sep 1997 - Presenthttp://mfgqualmaintconsulting.com/Turnkey Business Management System (ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100, ISO14001, ISO45001) Program development and maintenance for business.To provide value-added solutions - To reduce Operating Costs, Improve Effectiveness and Efficiency, and Obtain Operational Excellence - thereby providing Enhanced Profitability.Maintenance of product quality requires a synergy of core practices and processes to ensure the continual maintenance of product manufacturing quality.• Process development, assessment and improvement• QMS consulting• QMS development• Quality/Environmental consulting• Regulatory Compliance• Root cause analysis and problem solving• Dealing with customer and supplier quality issues• Improvement with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies• Calibration and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Programs• MSA Course InstructorMember of IEC TC82 WG3 (Working Group 3) [see Projects] 2016-2017•Primary author of initial draft and comment resolution for IEC TS 63049 "GUIDELINE FOR EFFECTIVE QUALITY ASSURANCE IN PV SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE" published Sept 2017
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Director Of Quality & SafetyNational Pump Company Oct 2024 - PresentGlendale, Az, UsNational Pump Company manufactures a complete line of vertical lineshaft turbine, submersible, and booster pumps for the agricultural, municipal, petroleum, and industrial-commercial markets.Headquartered in Glendale, AZ (an ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing facility) and complete pump NSF 61 certification, with five (5) strategically located build and service locations throughout the United States.
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Global Quality / Safety, Health & Environmental (She) ManagerPure Wafer Jan 2019 - Jan 2022San Jose, California, UsCompany in September 2018 sold by private ownership to private equity firm, with subsequent changes in executive management.RETIRED -
Corporate Quality / She ManagerPure Wafer Dec 2016 - Dec 2018San Jose, California, UsISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 Certified, silicon wafer reclaim/services company supporting the semiconductor (IC) industry.Returned to company as Corporate - with oversight of Quality / SHE activities and staffs at both the AZ and CA facilities.Transitioned both sites to certification to the ISO9001:2015 Standard.Oversight/ensure site compliance including:Integrated Business Management System (quality & environmental)Industrial Wastewater Discharge PermitsAir Emissions Discharge PermitsHazardous Waste Hazardous MaterialCorporate Social Responsibility (REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals)Business Continuity PlanningOSHAEAR/ITAR
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Supplier QualityHoneywell Technology Solutions, Inc. May 2007 - Dec 2016Charlotte, North Carolina, UsHoneywell Inspection & Audit (HIA) - Aerospace AS9100 FAIR and Source Inspection on as needed basis. -
Senior Manager - Quality EpcFirst Solar Electric Llc Mar 2015 - Nov 2016Tempe, Arizona, UsWith a staff of (3) Project Quality Managers, (2) Quality Engineers, (4) Quality Specialists and onsite contract Quality Inspectors, provide quality oversight of EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) activities for the construction of utility scale PV solar power plants around the world.Larger projects included Stateline (CA), Astoria (CA), McCoy (CA), Tenaska West (CA), Silver State South (NV), Moapa (NV), Chile, Australia, Jordan -
Site Quality / Safety, Health & Environmental (Q / She) ManagerPure Wafer Inc Jun 2010 - Feb 2015San Jose, California, UsISO9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 Certified, silicon wafer reclaim facility supporting the semiconductor (IC) industry.•ISO9001 and ISO14001 Management Representative.•Development and maintenance of the "Integrated Business Management System".•Significantly improved Registrar (12 CAR in 2009) and customer Management System audit outcomes - no nonconformances identified under either Standard during Registrar 2014 3-year Re-assessments.•Ensure environmental regulatory compliance (releases / emissions / waste)
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Quality Systems ManagerDrs Technologies, Inc. Apr 2009 - May 2010Arlington, Va, UsInfrared Technologies Division - Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Target Acquisition (RSTA) GroupISO9001:2008 certified 500 employee semiconductor FAB, and manufacturing facility of military-grade thermal imaging detectors and cryogenic (Sterling) coolers.•Responsible for the Quality Management System (ISO9001), internal audit and improvement processes (corrective action program, root cause analysis, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies).•Reviewed/updated all procedures in preparation of moving to ISO9001:2008 - Certified August 2009.•Developed/implemented enhanced Internal Auditing Program and Corrective Action System.•Supply Chain (TX & FL sites) procedures alignment project team to create “one” process.•EHS procedure development project team.•Trade Compliance (ITAR) procedure development project team. -
Director Of QualityDrs Technologies, Inc. Oct 2005 - Mar 2009Arlington, Va, UsNight Vision Systems - Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Target Acquisition (RSTA) GroupOversight of both AZ and PA facilitiesISO9001:2000 certified 70 employee electro-optical manufacturing firm (thermal imaging, night vision, and lasers) for military, law enforcement and security agencies. •Led team in development of the QMS, including the Quality Manual, Procedures and administrative work Instructions, to implement a business system compliant with ISO9001:2000 - in four (4) months. Certified after initial Registration audit.•Overall oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS), and QMS Management Representative. •Restructured department to support internal processes & customers.•Implemented statistical based inspection and significantly reduced inspection time.•Ensure compliance with regulations for export/import (ITAR) and military lasers (FDA).•Participation on two (2) Sales led project teams for preparation of proposals to DOD – quality assurance, reliability, configuration control & logistic support subject matter.•Support Programs with process flow diagrams, Gantt charts, data analysis, and Integrated Product Team (IPT).Department responsibility includes product inspections & tests; supplier quality; calibration; Corrective Action Program; document management / configuration control; logistic support.NVS Operations Ceased in 2009 due to RSTA re-organization in late 2008.
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Senior Engineer - Strategic Supplier QualityHoneywell Aerospace Aug 2004 - Oct 2005Charlotte, North Carolina, UsIntegrated Supply Chain Provided day-to-day Quality support to Sourcing commodity managers. Monitored supplier metrics related to quality and on-time delivery (OTD), and performed assessments to ensure supplier performance resulting in required product quality and OTD during product launch. •As part of normal duties, participation on sourcing Transition Project cross-functional teams led by designated Procurement Managers.•Led, or a major contributor, on four (4) cross-functional project teams to improve sourcing processes. Received BRAVO award for “Outstanding Contribution” from the Six Sigma Group Leader. •Received BRAVO award for “Utilizing quality performance when considering best supplier value” from the Director of Supplier Quality.•Received “Quest for Excellence 2005” Certificate of Appreciation.
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Quality ManagerE.R. Wagner Manufacturing Company Oct 2000 - Aug 2004Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, UsHinges & Stampings Division •Established Quality metrics and implemented monitoring to prioritize activities to reduce quality costs.•Implemented new processes resulting in saving approximately $1 million in quality (sorting/rework and scrap) costs over three years.•Drove in-process improvement through direct control of the Corrective Action Program.•Dealt with customer quality issues.•Overall oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS), and QMS Management Representative (QS9000). •Mentored two Process Improvement cross-fuctional teams - die maintenance and "chip" defects.Department responsibility included First Piece, In-process and Final product inspections; supplier quality issues; APQP team members; drawing reviews; measurement system development; Calibration Program; PPAP preparation; Non-conforming Material reporting. -
Unit Manager - Supplier QualityPaccar Apr 1999 - Oct 2000Bellevue, Wa, UsLargest Kenworth Manufacturing Plant •Developed intranet database for recording and sharing of quality issues with all Division plants to improve tracking and follow-up in order to eliminate repetitive supplier quality issues.Unit responsible for quality management of suppliers of mechanical and electrical commodities. -
Quality ManagerJohnston Metal Industries Apr 1998 - Apr 1999Producer of Aerospace & Automotive aluminum forgings •Developed the QMS, including the Quality Manual, procedures and Work Instructions, to implement a business system compliant with ISO9002, QS9000, AS9000, D1-9000A, SQR-001 and other customer requirements - in three (3) months. •QMS implementation led to reduced rework/scrap, customer rejects, and customer source inspection time - thereby reducing quality costs and improving customer relations. •Drove in-process improvement through direct control of the Corrective Action Program.•Overall oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS), and QMS Management Representative.Department responsibilities included First Piece, In-process and Final product inspections (dimensional, fluorescent penetrant, hardness, conductivity, tensile); CofC preparation; Non-conforming reporting.Operations Ceased 1999
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Senior Supplier Quality AuditorLockheed Martin Utility Services, Inc (Lmus) Sep 1997 - Apr 1998Bethesda, Md, UsLocated at the PORTS facility (United States Enrichment Corporation)• Prime contractor for USEC (government operations). • Conducted on-site supplier Quality Management System audits (ASME NQA-1). LMUS Operations Ceased in 1998 when USEC went public with an IPO. -
Quality Supervisor - MetrologySanden International Jul 1995 - Sep 1997Wylie, Texas, UsOversight for two manufacturing sites (Wylie and Dallas, TX)• Developed the metrology laboratory administrative and calibration/maintenance work instructions for QS9000 effort (certified Dec 1996). • Upgraded the laboratory facilities/equipment to improve efficiency and effectiveness.• Laboratory responsibilities included the calibration and maintenance of 6000+ pieces of metrology equipment, and Measurement Systems Analysis (gage R&R). -
Chief Engineer – Plant Operational QualityUnited Energy Services Corporation (Uesc) Jan 1990 - Jun 1995Company main offices located in Marietta, GAContracted nuclear utility consulting servicesConducted performance-based assessments of programs and processes to improve commercial nuclear power plant operations. Cleveland Electric & Illuminating, Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Perry, OH•Performed investigations, analysis, and prepared reports for significant non-conforming plant conditions to identify root cause and recommend corrective/preventive actions for maintenance events, problems and conditions•Performed investigations using formal root cause analysis techniques including HPESHouston Lighting & Power, South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Wadsworth, TX•Reviewed investigations of non-conforming plant conditions performed by departments to ensure appropriate techniques were utilized to identify root cause and that applicable corrective/preventive actions were developed•Individually conducted or led team investigations of significant non-conforming plant conditions to identify root cause and recommend corrective/preventive actions•Performed investigations using formal root cause analysis techniques including HPES•Assisted management in the development of a new Corrective Action ProgramVirginia Power, Innsbrook Technical Center, Glen Allen, VACorporate Nuclear Safety & Corporate North Anna Licensing (four contract extensions)•Participation in (4) performance-based assessments•Conducted Independent Reviews of 450 Safety Evaluations (10CFR50.59) •Prepared 154 UFSAR Change Packages, with 10CFR50.59 safety evaluation if required Baltimore Gas & Electric, Calvert Cliff Nuclear Power Plant, Lusby, MD•Conducted evaluation of implementation of 167 INPO SOER recommendations (two-man team)•Developed procedures for continuing evaluation of industry and plant operating experience for corrective actionsOperations Ceased 1995
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Lead (Process) Design EngineerEntergy (Previously Louisiana Power & Light) May 1987 - Jan 1990New Orleans, La, UsLocated at the Waterford 3 Steam Electric (nuclear) Station Mechanical Design EngineeringLed the group responsible for design control of the power plant support systems (e.g., radioactive waste management systems, HVAC, instrument and service air, emergency diesels, etc.). Group responsibilities included development of mechanical design documents for plant improvement projects, both new and replacement components, and provide design engineering support to plant staff.•Review and approval of design documents for plant modifications to these systems•Review and approval of 10CFR50.59 Safety Evaluations for plant modifications to these systems•Design Engineering representative on plant ALARA Committee•Prepared mechanical engineering design documents for plant modifications•Provided support engineering during modification implementation/ construction•Reviewed all mechanical engineering design documents prepared by contracted engineering organizations -
Independent Safety Engineering Group (Iseg) SupervisorEntergy (Previously Louisiana Power & Light) Dec 1982 - May 1987New Orleans, La, UsLocated at the Waterford 3 Steam Electric (nuclear) Station Led the Independent (Nuclear) Safety Engineering Group, a multi-disciplined group of four engineers, whose responsibility was to conduct assessments of programs/processes and root cause analysis of failures to develop recommendations for senior management. Having joined this group as an Engineer in Dec 1982, promoted to Supervisor in May 1986.•Assessed 10 CFR Part 21 Reports for applicability to plant.•Review report by staff engineers prior to management approval.•Provided expertise in the areas of mechanical engineering, health physics, and emergency planning•Conducted independent engineering assessments of operational and maintenance activities to make detailed recommendations to management for revised procedures, operations and maintenance activities, plant modifications or other means of improving plant nuclear safety•Conducted surveillances of operational and maintenance activities•Review reports by staff engineers for approval.•Member of the EOF Emergency Organization as the Utility Technical Advisor to the State Emergency Operations Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana•Member of Corporate Emergency Organization as Radiological Assessment Coordinator in the Emergency Operations Facility from June 1985 - December 1989•Member of the scenario development team for the 1989 NRC Exercise and INPO Casualty Drill•Radiological Assessment Controller or Monitor for numerous drills and exercises
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Emergency Preparedness EngineerNew York Power Authority Mar 1981 - Dec 1982White Plains, Ny, UsLocated at Authority headquarters in White Plains, NYEmergency Preparedness GroupPrepared procedures and purchased emergency equipment to ensure utility and local preparation in the event of an emergency condition at one of the utilities nuclear power plants.•Procedure development for Headquarters personnel•Specified emergency equipment for local officials•Ensure preparation in the event of a nuclear power plant emergency condition in accordance with 10CFR50 Appendix E regulations and NUREG-0654 guidance•Liaison with Federal, state and local emergency preparedness officials•Coordinated drills and exercises •Member of Headquarters/EOF Emergency Organization as a Radiological Engineer -
Field (Fire Protection) EngineerUnited Engineers & Constructors Oct 1979 - Mar 1981Mount Laurel, New Jersey, UsLocated at the Carolina Power & Light Brunswick Steam Electric (nuclear) Plant in Southport, NCReported to the Plant Engineering Supervisor – Fire Protection•Developed programs and procedures to meet NRC commitments regarding inspection/testing of fire barriers and penetration seals•Developed fire protection systems spare parts program•Compliance with 10CFR50 Appendix R and 29CFR1910.UE&C has since been absorbed by Raytheon Engineers, followed by The Washington Group International, and finally is now part of URS after the URS acquisition of Washington Group in 2008. -
(Process) Design EngineerCombustion Engineering, Inc Oct 1974 - Oct 1979Located at headquarters in South Windsor, CTPlant Engineering - Auxiliary SystemsPrepared system and component design documents for fluid handling systems for various nuclear power plant projects. Provided technical support to utility staff during plant start-up. Promoted through positions of increasing responsibility. •Analysis of radiation sources•Analysis of operational and post-accident radiological activities and dose rates•Developed radiological information for Chapter 11 and 12 of CESSAR (System 80)•Developed radiological information for CE Radiation Design Guide for System 80•Prepared the CE Radiation Design Guide for specific project•Compliance with 10CFR20, 10CFR50 Appendix A & I and 10CFR100 design criteria•Lead engineer for FSAR accident analysis update •Preparation of system and component design documents for the radioactive waste processing systems, both liquid and gaseous•Cognizance in the development of radiation shielding and effluent release computer codes on a CDC 7600 mainframe computer, utilizing an extended version of FORTRAN IV languageThe company was acquired by Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) in early 1990. The nuclear business was purchased by Westinghouse Electric Company also in 2000.
Robert Cornell Skills
Six Sigma
Quality Management
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing
Process Improvement
Spc
Program Management
Quality System
Quality Assurance
Lean Manufacturing
Quality Control
Iso
Iso 9000
Engineering
Dmaic
Supplier Quality
Operational Excellence
Project Management
Iso Standards
Value Stream Mapping
Business Process Improvement
Quality Auditing
Iso 9001
Iso 14001
Toyota Production System
Industrial Engineering
Ts16949
As9100
Tqm
Mechanical Engineering
Fmea
Process Engineering
Kaizen
Manufacturing Operations
Supply Chain Management
Black Belt
Testing
Engineering Management
Manufacturing Operations Management
Design Of Experiments
Inspection
Aerospace
Supply Chain
5s
Automotive
Apqp
Ppap
Minitab
Epc
Robert Cornell Education Details
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Charter Oak State CollegeApplied Science & Technology -
University Of HartfordEngineering (Mechanical/Environmental)
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Robert Cornell works for National Pump Company
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Robert Cornell's current role is DIRECTOR OF QUALITY and SAFETY.
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Robert Cornell attended Charter Oak State College, University Of Hartford.
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