Experience

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  Moog Aircraft

  • United States
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Quality Engineering Manager - Electronics

    • Sep 2023 - Present

  • Senior Manager - Supplier Performance

    • Feb 2021 - Present

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  Northrop Grumman

  • Buffalo, New York, United States

  • Principle Engineer - Supplier Performance Management

    • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
    • Buffalo, New York, United States

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  WECO Manufacturing / ET Precision Optics, LLC. / PTC Precision

  • Ontario, New York, United States

  • Director Of Quality

    • Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
    • Ontario, New York, United States

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  Sumitomo Rubber USA

  • Tonawanda, New York

  • Works Techincal Manager

    • Mar 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Tonawanda, New York

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  The Hilliard Corporation

  • Elmira, New York Area

  • Director Of Quality

    • Jun 2017 - Jul 2019
    • Elmira, New York Area

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  CAF USA

  • Elmira Heights, NY

  • Director of Quality

    • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Elmira Heights, NY

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  STORK

  • Manufacturing Operations Manager

    • Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

    • Responsible for daily manufacturing operations of precision turbine blading manufacturer (3 shifts) serving compressed gas and steam turbine applications. Responsibilities include: inventory management, production scheduling, manufacturing engineering, tooling & fixturing, maintenance, shipping/receiving, CNC/Manual machining, polishing, welding and final assembly.• Responsible for development and implementation of a Lean Manufacturing/Operational Excellence program focused on cost reduction, productivity/material flow improvements and the development of standard work.

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  Hardinge Inc

  • Director of Global Quality & Reliability

    • Nov 2007 - Dec 2015

    • Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of multi-site ISO 9001 quality management certification program for manufacturing/service operations.• Responsible for development and implementation of multi-site Lean Six Sigma process improvement program planned to generate $1 million annual savings.• Developed global SharePoint applications for managing engineering changes, customer complaints, corrective actions and project management activities.• Implemented APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) system for global development and release of new products.• Developed supplier certification and management program for the global sourcing team including the implementation of control plans and process flow diagrams.

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  Eaton Electrical

  • Operational Excellence Manager

    • Oct 2006 - Nov 2007

    Managed, directed, and coordinated the manufacturing engineering function to ensure the achievement of plant goals with a specific focus on safety, productivity, quality, customer metrics and cost out.

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  The HON Company

  • Lean Enterprise Manager

    • Jun 2004 - Oct 2006

    Coordinated lean implementation activities across entire value stream of 450+ member manufacturing and distribution facility. Lead and facilitated kaizen events to eliminate waste in manufacturing and support operations.

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  Siemens Energy & Automation

  • Manufacturing Manager

    • Jun 1998 - Jun 2004

    Oversaw manufacturing operations for four production lines across two shifts. Facilitated kaizen events redesigning several manufacturing and distribution lines to reduce waste through introduction of lean manufacturing concepts.

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  Gateway

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    • Jun 1994 - Jun 1998

    • Established design and coordinated installation of manufacturing and material handling equipment.• Responsible for manufacturing process development and improvement activities.• Provided direction and leadership for quality engineering technicians, manufacturing support personnel, incoming inspectors and auditors.• Oversaw daily operations of incoming inspection and kitting departments (30+ direct reports).• Facilitated cost reductions and inventory efficiency/accuracy improvements.