Cyber, Space & Training Quality Manager

• Sep 2021 - Present

Quality System Manager

• Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

• Aug 2007 - Jan 2020

Established deputy for functional lead including Supplier Quality and CM/DM elementsResponsible for management of the site audit program and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure continued certification and approvals to external standard(s) for quality and environmental management system(s) including upgrade to AS9100 and transition to latest revision requirements.Key customer and external agencies interfaceCo-ordination and implementation of new processes and toolsQuality functional lead and cost account / risk manager for multiple programs and business areas, covering complete product lifecycle from bid through design, development and qualification to production, responsible for execution to customer, regulatory, statutory and legal requirements and quality standards on time and to budget.Functional subject matter expert and trainer on SAP ERP systemKey stakeholder in data driven functional improvement planning and executionContinual improvement lead from initial wave of Green Belt training responsible for developing and coaching team members, and ensuring key skills are deployed to support the business and functionPrimary team member on cross functional and cross site improvement initiativesMentor for graduate program

RSL Quality Process and Approvals Engineer

• Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

Responsible for maintenance and continued certification of multiple site Quality Management System accreditations including extensions for new site for ISO9001.Process standardisation and improvement champion for quality processes – recipient of organisation Quality Excellence award.Functional training co-ordinator responsible for training needs analysis, budget management and training improvements. Internal trainer on quality processes.Data analysis from all areas of the business and presentation to leadership team forum(s) for management review and continual improvement.

Semiconductor Quality Manager

• Nov 2001 - Dec 2004

Management system champion for upgrading ISO9001 to ISO/TS16949 including introduction of toolsets for Measurement systems Analysis, SPC, Design and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Control Plans, Process and Product Approval Process.Lead auditor for internal audit programQuality function and business area team lead for Implementation of ISO14001 management system and accreditation. Lead auditor for internal audit program. Recipient of organisation Quality Excellence award.Quality functional team lead for business area, covering complete product lifecycle from bid through design, development and qualification to production, responsible for execution to customer, regulatory, statutory and legal requirements and quality standards on time and to budget.Key customer interface on quality matters

Semiconductor Quality Assistant Engineer to Senior Engineer

• Sep 1994 - Oct 2001

Support customer/external audits. Internal/external auditing and supplier assessment to ISO9001. Ensure that production methods and documentation comply with ISO 9000:2000. Give guidance on how to ensure compliance as necessary.Implementing quality improvement initiatives. Driving improvements in cleanroom standards and protocols including cleanroom protocol training and defect density reductionNew process and product qualification in accordance with Mil Std 883. Planning and control of qualification testing of semiconductor products. Management of electrical/mechanical reliability program. Development of methods and documentation to support achievement of automotive standardsControl and analysis of customer returns. Operator training and certification.