Thomas Cavanaugh Email & Phone Number

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

As the Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst I am responsible for assessment, analysis, compliance review and reporting on the functionality and effectiveness of facility, equipment and component processes. Additionally, I am the lead AAR quality representative and I have a major role on the Wheel PFT team. My position represents a composite role supporting Quality initiatives, Supplier Quality issues and general Business Line support. I perform audits in accordance with guidelines specified in the… Show more As the Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst I am responsible for assessment, analysis, compliance review and reporting on the functionality and effectiveness of facility, equipment and component processes. Additionally, I am the lead AAR quality representative and I have a major role on the Wheel PFT team. My position represents a composite role supporting Quality initiatives, Supplier Quality issues and general Business Line support. I perform audits in accordance with guidelines specified in the Mechanical Department's Quality Management System, Rolling Stock Engineering Specifications and all Regulatory agency standards. Key Responsibilities:• Performs extended facility, in-plant rolling stock equipment and supplier component inspections for both internal and external suppliers against regulatory compliance and quality standards and makes recommendations for improvement to both the existing standards and the methodologies and processes employed to achieve adherence to those standards• Discerns between substantial and immaterial deviations in quality of material and workmanship, and to professionally insist upon substantial delivery of quality services and quality material• Provides technical field engineering support for rolling stock maintenance involving inspection, troubleshooting, and turnaround servicing including interpretation of electrical schematics and mechanical drawings• Analyzes performance data for systemic trends seeking opportunities for process improvement leading to increased equipment reliability• Conveys findings of assessments and compliance audits to organized labor personnel and operational management as opportunities for improvement in accordance to the Mechanical Department's processes, policies and procedures• Acts as an internal auditor, a liaison for the Mechanical Department with other functional departmental personnel and various federal and state regulatory agencies including FRA, AAR, OIG, FDA and EPA Show less

1331 S. 18Th Street, Logansport, In 46947

Key Job Responsibilities:•implementing the Quality Control strategies that are consistent with AAR, FRA, MSRP Section J; M-1003, and customer requirements.•managing Quality Assurance Department staff.•maintaining and developing analytical methods and training.•maintaining the integrity of quality documentation and records.•monitoring customer satisfaction, product quality and reliability.•delegating work responsibilities to the supervisors and their departments that… Show more Key Job Responsibilities:•implementing the Quality Control strategies that are consistent with AAR, FRA, MSRP Section J; M-1003, and customer requirements.•managing Quality Assurance Department staff.•maintaining and developing analytical methods and training.•maintaining the integrity of quality documentation and records.•monitoring customer satisfaction, product quality and reliability.•delegating work responsibilities to the supervisors and their departments that supports the overall business/operational and quality assurance goals.•aiding the different departments with QA processes to insure that they can maintain compliance with quality standards.•demanding innovation and drive initiatives to reduce waste from scrap and rework. •Performing internal process controls, process capability studies and identify training needs, non-conformance, and corrective action.•facilitate/coordinate quality improvement and root-cause corrective action projects as required.•a resource in the research and response to customer quality, internal quality, supplier quality and compliance issues and concerns.•Enhance customer, internal and supplier relationships in a cooperative environment, including continuous follow-up and interface with internal customers and/or suppliers on quality issues.•training and follow up evaluations to ensure that employees in work areas have necessary training and instructions to perform their duties to meet Transco, customer, industry and regulatory requirements.•perform daily document review and recording of statistical data.•maintain a line of communication with employees and management to help improve overall work performance and quality standards. Show less

Logansport In, 46947

•Network Administrator - When network issues arise I am often asked to troubleshoot/ fix any issues that come up such as non-connectivity issues both internal and external, IP address conflict resolution, configuring sub-networks so external connectivity has a minimal impact of local operations, and configuring printer and scanner sharing of the network printer resource, •training of proper use of the network printer, installation of Mapped network drive and training on where to find and how to… Show more •Network Administrator - When network issues arise I am often asked to troubleshoot/ fix any issues that come up such as non-connectivity issues both internal and external, IP address conflict resolution, configuring sub-networks so external connectivity has a minimal impact of local operations, and configuring printer and scanner sharing of the network printer resource, •training of proper use of the network printer, installation of Mapped network drive and training on where to find and how to properly use the network drives. Show less

Logansport, In 46947

•proficient in use of the Office suite of programs, the Adobe system of software and the use of specialized software used in conjunction with gauging instrumentation.•perform NDT whenever require; Ultrasound metal thickness testing, Remote Visual Inspection of draft pockets, eddy-current testing of blast profile and paint mill thicknesses and Testex tape gauging for blast profiles. Other duties I regularly perform during my time with Transco of Logansport:•performed maintenance… Show more •proficient in use of the Office suite of programs, the Adobe system of software and the use of specialized software used in conjunction with gauging instrumentation.•perform NDT whenever require; Ultrasound metal thickness testing, Remote Visual Inspection of draft pockets, eddy-current testing of blast profile and paint mill thicknesses and Testex tape gauging for blast profiles. Other duties I regularly perform during my time with Transco of Logansport:•performed maintenance of Decal room equipment: including repair of cutting plotter, installation of new cutting plotters and computers, trouble shooting of any computer, AEI Tag reader, and or plotter related issues that arise.•training individuals on the use and operation of the equipment.•performed Graphics Design of Vector images.•development of Vector images for Customer logos, our company logo, company signs, and nonstandard artwork for railroad rolling stock.•Computer operator for operation of cutting plotters, preparing nested files for use on a cutting plotter and creation of nested file templates.•maintenance of computer hardware systems, removing and sanitizing old computers, installing and configuring new computers, replacing individual components for upgrades and repairing of computer, training individuals on proper operation of their new equipment, creating and installing of new network cable, installation of networking components, reconfiguring the network to accept our new equipment, installing new software, learning how to operate said software and training people on how to use their new software. Show less

Grissom Air Reserve Base

Perform organizational and limited intermediate maintenance to support communication/navigation/mission systems such as offensive radar, controls and displays, integrated mission computers, communications, inertial navigation, Doppler systems, and Global Positioning System. Operates equipment to determine condition. Identifies isolates and repairs malfunctions utilizing hand tools, Support Equipment (SE), Built-In-Test (BIT)/Ground Readiness Test (GRT) function, and Test, Measurement, and… Show more Perform organizational and limited intermediate maintenance to support communication/navigation/mission systems such as offensive radar, controls and displays, integrated mission computers, communications, inertial navigation, Doppler systems, and Global Positioning System. Operates equipment to determine condition. Identifies isolates and repairs malfunctions utilizing hand tools, Support Equipment (SE), Built-In-Test (BIT)/Ground Readiness Test (GRT) function, and Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). Traces logic, signal flow, schematic, and wiring diagrams. Inspect repairs, aligns, calibrates, and functionally checks aircraft Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and limited Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs). Maintains, inspects,performs preventive maintenance, and repairs SE. Repairs, fabricates, and installs wiring harnesses, interconnecting cables, chassis harness assemblies, antenna/transmission lines, and multi-connector cables. Remove, installs, modifies, aligns, programs, and operates offensive avionic systems and records information on equipment maintenance data collection forms. Enters data into automated systems. Handles, labels, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste according to environmental standards. Show less

Logansport State Hospital