Experience

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  Omni Aerospace

  • Wichita, Kansas

  • Director of Operations and Technology

    • Apr 2019 - Present
    • Wichita, Kansas

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  Exacta Aerospace, Inc.

  • United States
  • Airlines and Aviation
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • 4 and 5 Axis Manager

    • May 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    • May 2017 - May 2018

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  Omni Aerospace

  • United States
  • Aviation & Aerospace
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Operations Manager

    • Jan 2016 - May 2017

    *Responsible for Manufacturing, Electrical Assembly and Mechanical Assembly Departments*Responsible for day to day operations of performance, process and policy development and implementation*Execute policies regarding quality and delivery performance*Assist in implementation and oversight of new projects including pre-planning, customer communication, manufacturing feasibility, process, performance and delivery

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

    In this position I report directly to the President of our company.*Ensure processes for the QMS are established, implemented and maintained.*Serve as Management Representative and continually improve the QMS.*Manage and perform quality assurance functions regarding inspection, manufacturing process controls, certifications, performance metrics and training.*Review and revise standards and procedures.*Participate in continuous improvement activities and business process improvement activities.*Perform all Vendor Quality Management System duties.*Set standards for supplier approval and manage supplier approval process

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  Rockford Township

  • Sedgwick County

  • Rockford Township Trustee

    • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Sedgwick County

    Rockford Township is in Sedgwick County Kansas and had a 2010 census population of approximately 23,000. This was a special appointment by Sedgwick County Commissioner Jim Howell, to fill the vacated seat.

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  Mockry and Sons Machine Co. INC

  • Derby, Kansas

  • Operations Manager

    • Mar 2005 - Dec 2014
    • Derby, Kansas

    This is a cross-functional role where I also serve as the QMS Representative within the organization.*Direct and coordinate the daily activities of manufacturing concerned with the production, pricing, sales, and distribution of products.*Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.*Assist in determining staffing requirements, conducting interviews, and hire and train new employees.*Oversee activities directly related to the manufacturing process.*Audit, evaluate, revise, report and assist in the maintenance of the Company's ISO 9001:2008 - certified Quality Management System, including its procedures, policies, forms and other related systems and documents.*Advise and provide recommendation to company executives on budgetary and financial matters.*Establish and execute continuous improvement initiatives throughout multiple departments.*Lead CAB meetings and facilitate strategic planning meetings.

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  Mockry and Sons Machine Company

  • Derby, Kansas

  • CNC Programmer

    • Mar 2007 - Nov 2014
    • Derby, Kansas

    In this role I use current tool and engineering methodologies for the creation of complex CNC programs to optimize the process and maximize spindle utilization. *Assist in the quoting process, including minimum stock size needed, work holding options, machine selection, and cycle time estimates.*Create CNC programs utilizing the latest in CAD/CAM technologies through Mastercam.*Design work holding solutions for complex mill and lathe parts based on geometrical features.*Create setup documentation to aid in the machine setup process.*Direct process improvement activities resulting in cycle time reduction.

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  Makino

  • Applications Engineer

    • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

    *Supported multi-state sales territory in pre-sale technical requirements including time estimates, test cuts and technical discussions.*Performed post sale startup support for customer in area of part processing, programming structure and operator training*Visited customers in need of applications assistance*Coordinated process training including machine options, programming and cell operation*Worked with field service engineers to troubleshoot and diagnose machine issues*Worked with engineering to achieve maximum productivity with Makino machines*Promote and implement Makino's machining practices and processes with customers*Worked with customer on part processing issues to maximize spindle utilization