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Rectified non-complying quality system for nuclear product line, which allowed Tyco to start selling high margin relays to Nuclear Utility customers.Upgraded ISO 9001 quality system to incorporate AS 9100 aerospace requirements as mandated by customers.Managed nuclear 10 CFR Part 21 evaluation and reporting process adhering to regulatory requirements, achieving 100% complianceReduced in-process scrap on aerospace line from over 10% to less than 1% saving approximately $70K per… Show more Rectified non-complying quality system for nuclear product line, which allowed Tyco to start selling high margin relays to Nuclear Utility customers.Upgraded ISO 9001 quality system to incorporate AS 9100 aerospace requirements as mandated by customers.Managed nuclear 10 CFR Part 21 evaluation and reporting process adhering to regulatory requirements, achieving 100% complianceReduced in-process scrap on aerospace line from over 10% to less than 1% saving approximately $70K per year.Reduced production lead times from 14 to 10 weeks and 8 to 4 weeks as Quality representative on Lean implementation team on two product lines.Drove significant improvements in productivity and reduction in in-process scrap as quality representative on several Continuous and Process Improvement teams.Represented Quality for four plants on SAP Implementation Team over a 12 month period. Transition to new system was successful completed in 30 days.Managed the Calibration department, reducing outside calibration cost by 60%.Led the development of formal Preventive Maintenance program (MP2), resulting in the reduction of machine down time by an average of 80%.Analyzed, and reported monthly production and quality metrics to management, allowing for most effective prioritizing of process and continuous improvement projects by management.Managed and improved corrective action system, reducing corrective action closure time from over 70 days to less than 20 days on average. Trained Supplier Quality Engineers at other plants in the company to perform supplier audits/commercial grade surveys, reducing travel expenses by tens of thousand of dollars each year.Taught two Six Sigma Green Belt training classes, increasing the Division's Continuous Improvement teams by twenty individuals. Show less

Eliminate most compliance errors of customer requirements by performing initial reviews of nuclear customer's purchase orders and contracts for technical and quality requirements.Participated in major development project for re-qualifying nuclear grade compound and development, evaluation and testing of new nuclear products, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer quality requirements.Developed and managed quality systems monitoring manufacturing practices of nuclear products;… Show more Eliminate most compliance errors of customer requirements by performing initial reviews of nuclear customer's purchase orders and contracts for technical and quality requirements.Participated in major development project for re-qualifying nuclear grade compound and development, evaluation and testing of new nuclear products, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer quality requirements.Developed and managed quality systems monitoring manufacturing practices of nuclear products; ensuring synergy of processes and practices at all plants.Led team that moved AMP's Markham manufacturing from Markham Canada to Fuquay-Varina, NC without interruption of production or customer deliveries.Audited and certified suppliers - reduced incoming inspection by 20% and number of suppliers by 30%.Helped implement QS-9000 system for TYCO Electronics - Thermofit Division. Show less

Led successful implementation of ISO 9001 Quality System for the division.Retained responsibilities for monitoring the manufacturing of nuclear products in Menlo Pack CA, to ensure continue compliance with quality standards.Implemented and managed EH&S program, ensuring compliance with government regulatory requirements.

Promoted from Inspector to QC Supervisor then to QA Engineer by meeting or exceeding management's expectations.