Experience

Boeing-Sea Launch

• Quality Engineer 5

  • Dec 2003 - May 2009

  Responsibilities: Payload Operations, Logistics, Operations Integration, Fuels, Gases, & Cryogens, and Facilities. Co-Authoring the QSM, Developing QSM processes and procedures, Auditing and Verification of processes performed by Operations, Fuels Gases and Cryogens, Logistics, Operations Integration, and Facilities. Collaboration on all released planning, Quality collaboration on all new processes and procedures written and released into production. Aided CDM in the development of a… Show more Responsibilities: Payload Operations, Logistics, Operations Integration, Fuels, Gases, & Cryogens, and Facilities. Co-Authoring the QSM, Developing QSM processes and procedures, Auditing and Verification of processes performed by Operations, Fuels Gases and Cryogens, Logistics, Operations Integration, and Facilities. Collaboration on all released planning, Quality collaboration on all new processes and procedures written and released into production. Aided CDM in the development of a paperless system for planning paperwork, including collaboration, revisions, and release thereof. Performed system verifications at Sea Launch and at Suppliers. Supported in RCCA, CAPA and maintained MRB authority. Performed Launch Vehicle shipment verifications, from Russia, and the Ukraine, as well as all Hypergol shipments from abroad and Vandenberg AFB. Quality lead on all offloads of flight hardware, and delivery of satellites from our customers at Sea Launch Processing Facility. Quality lead on obtaining a fuel storage and processing facility for 150 metric tons of fuel from overseas, developing processes, procedures, quality checkpoints, and creating documents for them to use during offloads and deliveries, and performed periodic audits at the fuel storage facility. Show less



D-Velco Manufacturing

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Quality Engineer

  • Dec 2001 - Dec 2003

  Responsibilities: Quality Systems, Supplier Quality, Machine processing, NDT, Inspection, Coating Processes, and Configuration Control. Readied Company for ISO9001:2000 Accreditation (achieved within 4 month timeframe). Update of entire Quality Systems Manual, Developed procedures iaw ISO 9001:2000/AS9100. NADCAP re-accreditation, audits performed during accreditation included Mag Anodize, NDT, and Welding. Maintained MRB authority with General Electric, Honeywell, Boeing, and… Show more Responsibilities: Quality Systems, Supplier Quality, Machine processing, NDT, Inspection, Coating Processes, and Configuration Control. Readied Company for ISO9001:2000 Accreditation (achieved within 4 month timeframe). Update of entire Quality Systems Manual, Developed procedures iaw ISO 9001:2000/AS9100. NADCAP re-accreditation, audits performed during accreditation included Mag Anodize, NDT, and Welding. Maintained MRB authority with General Electric, Honeywell, Boeing, and Orbital Sciences, as well as managing Root Cause Corrective Action, Corrective Action Preventive Action internally and externally. Supplier Quality: Performed supplier audits on processes and procedures, Maintained ASL, Performed RCCA analysis on SCAR's, achieving closure within reasonable timeframe, and created metrics providing results to Suppliers and Management. Developed Electro-plating coating processes and procedures. Charged with Metrology and Gage R&R. Performed Statistical Analysis (Cpk, Ppk), shop-wide. Performed Process improvement developing detail process layout and flow diagrams that aided in maximizing output and minimizing cost. Developed and wrote Desktop Work Instructions, and Verified and performed 1st article inspections, including borescope, CMM, pressure testing, welding inspection. Show less



Polaris Industries Inc

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • May 1995 - Oct 2001

  Responsibilities: Supplier Quality, Paint Lines, Welding, Motorcycle Assembly Line, Watercraft Assembly Line, FTQ, Process Control, MRB, Statistical Analysis, RCCA, CAPA, and Configuration Management. Maintained Supplier Quality audits, with periodic visits to suppliers. Worked closely with suppliers on RCCA method and procedures. Reduced FCPM and PPM on all assembly lines, aided with supplier RCCA methods and procedures. Developed Control Plans for Paint Systems, E-coat and Powder, and… Show more Responsibilities: Supplier Quality, Paint Lines, Welding, Motorcycle Assembly Line, Watercraft Assembly Line, FTQ, Process Control, MRB, Statistical Analysis, RCCA, CAPA, and Configuration Management. Maintained Supplier Quality audits, with periodic visits to suppliers. Worked closely with suppliers on RCCA method and procedures. Reduced FCPM and PPM on all assembly lines, aided with supplier RCCA methods and procedures. Developed Control Plans for Paint Systems, E-coat and Powder, and Plastic, adding key product characteristic checkpoints. Developed and initiated standards for CM and document control. Developed and implemented Finished Goods Audit checklists, Wrote aesthetic standards and procedures for motorcycle and watercraft paint lines. Performed statistical analysis in robotic/manual welding, robotic/manual paint, with results generating methods of operation to be more closely monitored, and delivering first time quality from welding and paint. Certified FARO CMM, trainer/operator. Supervised/mentored Quality Technicians, Line Auditors, and Finished Goods Auditors. Provided job assignments, and aided in performance reviews. Developed and submitted cost reductions: 1) Real Time Supplier/Customer response system (reducing time during manufacturing). 2) Computerized Paperless audit system, (reduction in time processing audits by 30%). Show less



General Dynamics/Martin Marietta

• Mechanical Design Engineer, ME, CADDS-5X Drafter

  • Jan 1977 - Mar 1995

  Responsibilities: Designer, CADDS Drafting, Engineering Liaison, Research and Development Space Shuttle: Design development team for shuttle cargo bay doors and Boron-Aluminum support struts, Designer on Ultra-Light exterior skins for Space Shuttle Main Fuel Tank. Atlas Centaur Program: Structural design on Centaur upper-stage. Design of payload housings, electrical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic routings, bulkhead and fuel sump redesigns. Design and layout of Electrical… Show more Responsibilities: Designer, CADDS Drafting, Engineering Liaison, Research and Development Space Shuttle: Design development team for shuttle cargo bay doors and Boron-Aluminum support struts, Designer on Ultra-Light exterior skins for Space Shuttle Main Fuel Tank. Atlas Centaur Program: Structural design on Centaur upper-stage. Design of payload housings, electrical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic routings, bulkhead and fuel sump redesigns. Design and layout of Electrical Harness’ and Harness boards. Engineering Liaison, in charge of ECO's, Deviations, and Effective Immediately documentation), Tiger Team member for 14 Atlas Centaur launches at Cape Canaveral. Mirror Fusion Test Facility: Design and CADDS 5X (Unix), Magnet Design, and Manufacturing, ECO’s, EBOM’s, MBOM’s, and related documentation. National Aerospace Plane: Performed R&D on Slush Hydrogen Fuel Cell design, CADDS 5X. Cruise Missile: Design and development of Rotary Launcher (Air Launch) and TEL (Ground Launch) Programs. Charged with the design/development of the Recovery Exercise Module. Show less