Experience

SR Technologies (SRT Group)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Quality and Compliance Manager

  • Dec 2022 - Present



Hitachi Rail USA

• Miami, FL

• Quality Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Tracked inspection failures to identify problem areas • Conducted internal audits and opened 8D CAPA's • Managed 6 quality inspectors and 1 quality supervisor • Tracked inspection failures to identify problem areas • Conducted internal audits and opened 8D CAPA's • Managed 6 quality inspectors and 1 quality supervisor



Panalpina

• Denmark
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• HSE Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Oct 2019

  • Low accident rate helped reduce insurance premiums from $975,000 in 2018 to $422,000 in 2019 • Led 18 Business Units throughout the US to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certification • Ensured compliance to GDP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 by performing internal audits • Managed 8D CAPA, Incident Handling Tool and OOPS system for 18 business units • Ensured external truckers complied with GDP guidelines by performing external audits • Low accident rate helped reduce insurance premiums from $975,000 in 2018 to $422,000 in 2019 • Led 18 Business Units throughout the US to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certification • Ensured compliance to GDP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 by performing internal audits • Managed 8D CAPA, Incident Handling Tool and OOPS system for 18 business units • Ensured external truckers complied with GDP guidelines by performing external audits



CPS Products, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Quality

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Established ISO 9001:2008 quality processes and trained personnel. • Developed quality inspection and supplier feedback processes to greatly enhance product reliability. • Managed Incoming Inspection personnel. • Established ISO 9001:2008 quality processes and trained personnel. • Developed quality inspection and supplier feedback processes to greatly enhance product reliability. • Managed Incoming Inspection personnel.



Weschler Instruments

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Developed and updated Quality Manual and Procedures for Nuclear Quality compliance. • Performed First Article Inspection analysis and spreadsheet analysis. • Performed supplier quality audits. • Managed Corrective Action Request (CAR / SCAR) system. • Managed Receiving Inspection, In-process Inspection and Final Inspection personnel. • Developed and updated Quality Manual and Procedures for Nuclear Quality compliance. • Performed First Article Inspection analysis and spreadsheet analysis. • Performed supplier quality audits. • Managed Corrective Action Request (CAR / SCAR) system. • Managed Receiving Inspection, In-process Inspection and Final Inspection personnel.



BAE Systems

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

  Audited and worked with suppliers for process improvements. • Issued and answered Corrective Action Requests. • Performed AS9100 / ISO 9001:2008 internal quality systems audits. • Developed and documented quality systems processes and checklists. • Site Safety and Health Representative for OHSAS 18001 compliance. Audited and worked with suppliers for process improvements. • Issued and answered Corrective Action Requests. • Performed AS9100 / ISO 9001:2008 internal quality systems audits. • Developed and documented quality systems processes and checklists. • Site Safety and Health Representative for OHSAS 18001 compliance.



Sanchez International Enterprises

• Hialeah, FL

• President

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2010

  • China sourcing of AC units for South America. • China sourcing of AC units for South America.



Niles Audio

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • Mar 2009 - Sep 2009

  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for internal quality processes • Product and PCB inspection, testing and qualification. • Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for internal quality processes • Product and PCB inspection, testing and qualification.



ModusLink

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Nov 2008

  Developed processes and trained personnel to initiate ISO 9001:2000 compliance. • Implemented Morning Market meetings to quickly identify safety and operational issues. • Provided technical guidance and training for 8 quality inspectors. • Investigated, issued and answered 8D Corrective Actions (CAR/PAR/SCAR) • Led two Lean Sigma projects that saved $350K through DMAIC principles. • Successfully led company wide lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives. Developed processes and trained personnel to initiate ISO 9001:2000 compliance. • Implemented Morning Market meetings to quickly identify safety and operational issues. • Provided technical guidance and training for 8 quality inspectors. • Investigated, issued and answered 8D Corrective Actions (CAR/PAR/SCAR) • Led two Lean Sigma projects that saved $350K through DMAIC principles. • Successfully led company wide lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.



Q'Straint

• Ft. Lauderdale

• Quality Engineering Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Apr 2007

  Provided leadership and guidance for the Eng. Dept (2 QE, 1 Drafter, 1 IQC). • Initiated and approved ECN's, first article inspections and non-conformance reports. • Supplier interface on quality and product improvement issues. Provided leadership and guidance for the Eng. Dept (2 QE, 1 Drafter, 1 IQC). • Initiated and approved ECN's, first article inspections and non-conformance reports. • Supplier interface on quality and product improvement issues.



SPX Valley Forge

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Manager

  • Dec 1999 - Dec 2005

  • Updated Quality Management System from ISO 9001:1994 to ISO 9001:2000. • Provided technical support for complex HVAC and electrical customer problems. • Headed up Product Improvement Team to identify and resolve issues. • Developed Supplier Corrective Action Request procedure to improve product quality. • Performed domestic and international Supplier Quality Audits to ensure compliance. • Main interface with China factory for Quality and Manufacturing issues. • Updated Quality Management System from ISO 9001:1994 to ISO 9001:2000. • Provided technical support for complex HVAC and electrical customer problems. • Headed up Product Improvement Team to identify and resolve issues. • Developed Supplier Corrective Action Request procedure to improve product quality. • Performed domestic and international Supplier Quality Audits to ensure compliance. • Main interface with China factory for Quality and Manufacturing issues.



Beckman Coulter Diagnostics

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • 1986 - 1998

  Improved efficiency through time study analysis and maximizing tool utilization. Restructured line layout for material flow ease improving efficiency by 33%. Improved efficiency through time study analysis and maximizing tool utilization. Restructured line layout for material flow ease improving efficiency by 33%.