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Responsible for quality engineering related functions from proposal stage to final delivery of the product and supplier management.Specific responsibilities include • Addressing QA contract requirements• Managing suppliers• Supporting product design and test• Managing/supporting MRBs and FRBs• Supporting customer queries• Developing processes in support of AS9100 standard• Ensuring Moog Space and Defense processes are being followed• Supporting QA responsibilities for non-conformances• Update of MRP system data• Managing build travelers• Formal problem solving - 5-Why, Ishikawa, 8D, DMAIC• Utilizi8ng Lean/6-Sigma tools in continuous improvement of processes/procedures

Responsible for facilitation of AS9100 and AS13100 quality standards. Responsible for developing procedures and training packages for the following as well as conducting training classes:• Counterfeit parts• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)• Internal Audits and Internal Quality Auditor• 8 Disciplines (8D)• First Article Inspections (FAI)• APQP & PPAP• Non-deliverable Software• Key Quality Planning Tools (PFD, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, etc.)Responsible for conducting customer satisfaction survey for three sites using Survey Monkey.Acting as Lead Auditor for AS9100 and AS13100 internal quality audits.Coordinator of CA/PAs and moderator of weekly meeting.Moderator of MRB meetings and coordinator of dispositions.

• Worked closely with a cross functional team of the Integrated Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management and Engineering to ensure the success of the Flawless Launch Process.• Executed the Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA). Analyze past quality/warranty historical data to provide input to DFMEA.• Drove Key Characteristics (KCs), Critical Characteristics (CCs) and Lessons Learned.• Prepared Flawless Launch (FL) estimates for new programs.• Supported and worked closely with Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and New Production Introduction (NPI) teams for Design for Manufacturing (DFM).• Created risk assessments by program phase.• Collaborated with AME and Quality to follow Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).• Adhered to Integrated Product Delivery Schedule (IPDS) launch process.• Drove Early Supplier Engagement (ESE).• Applied 6-sigma methods to solve problems.• Led Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA).• Built Lessons Learned Data for all future launches.• Participatd in Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) reduction projects.

Promoted corporate Operational Excellence for facility of approximately 250 employees. Provided manufacturing engineering support to local solar inverter manufacturing.• Developed/conducted Six Sigma training for approximately 50 employees resulting in the formation of 8 six sigma projects and multiple kaizen events. - Coached 8 Six Sigma projects resulting in local savings of over 3 million dollars.- Attained ABB Certified Master Trainer/Coach which permitted training of other Six Sigma trainer/coaches. • Developed/conducted lean, quality, and manufacturing training classes in support of continuous improvement; these included Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Statistical Process Control, and GD&T. • Developed/edited manufacturing work instructions and travelers in support of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). • Participated in a team which performed safety training for the all employees in the facility resulting in 18 months of no time lost.

Supported quality and manufacturing operations as well as conducted training of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt courses and coached Green Belt projects.• Led development of AIAG/APQP-based quality systems for newly launched vehicles to promote vehicle quality and reliability. • Facilitated performance of DFMEAs/PFMEAs, CAPAs, 8D, DOE and MRB as well as creation of control plans in support of engineering and quality operations. • Supported manufacturing engineering in development/improvement of new production line and performance of process audits. • Supported program management in performance of risk analyses relating pre-delivery inspections, warranty, and voice of the customer to product sales risk. • Conducted Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training for approximately 50 employees. • Coached 5 Green Belt Projects leading to over 1 million dollars in savings.

Performed Propulsion Engineering Independent Design Reviews (IDRs) for all missions/vehicles; generated support documentation and performed technical training. • Performed IDRs ensuring compliance to all program, range and departmental requirements per approved documentation and/or processes. • Generated component qualification analyses and waivers in support of vehicle launch programs.

Coordinated supplier oversight of rocket motors, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and ordnance devices. • Determined procurement quality requirements for supplier and supply chain management.• Performed in-process surveillance at suppliers’ facilities to evaluate quality systems and prevent nonconformities.• Performed source inspection at the suppliers’ facilities to ensure quality readiness of the components for receipt and use on the launch vehicle.• Performed internal quality auditing to AS9100 to ensure internal compliance to the standard.