Gary Coll

Senior Quality Engineering professional with 35+ years' experience across automotive, aerospace and precision engineering. Strong background in quality systems management, Nadcap accreditation, chemical processing compliance and manufacturing process improvement. Skilled in supplier development, audit management, cost-of-quality reduction and implementing sustainable improvements within regulated environments.

Recognised for a hands-on leadership style, structured problem-solving and delivering measurable operational and cost efficiencies.

Quality Team Leader - Stanley Engineered Fastening - Warrington

(2014-12)

• Supported Quality Manager with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 internal audits.
• Managed supplier corrective action processes (SCARs).
• Analysed and reported Cost of Quality metrics.
• Reduced raw material loss through structured root cause analysis.
• Led customer concern investigations using 8D methodology.
• Maintained PFMEA documentation and control plans.
• Mentored engineers, apprentices and technicians.
• Supported capital expenditure submissions.
• Contributed to value stream mapping and CI initiatives.
• Delivered £42,000 scrap-cost avoidance by identifying and validating a compliant rework method for HS2 weld studs, enabling recovery of non-conforming product and preventing unnecessary scrap.

Assistant Quality Manager - Lawrence Ripak Co., Inc. - New York

(2007-08 - 2013-08)

• Led and prepared for Nadcap AC7004 & AC7108 audits.
• Conducted internal, third-party and customer audits.
• Managed hydrogen embrittlement testing.
• Developed SOPs and work instructions.
• Conducted PFMEAs and risk assessments.
• Analysed statistical data and implemented corrective actions.
• Maintained calibration systems and M&TE compliance.

Assistant Quality Manager - B.H. Aircraft - New York

(2005-08 - 2007)

• Supported aerospace and defence programmes including F-35 components.
• Managed first article inspection documentation and government source inspection.
• Conducted metallurgical and Rockwell hardness testing (ASTM E18).
• Developed AS9100/AS9110 compliant procedures.
• Managed non-conformance and corrective action processes.

Quality Control Inspector / Calibration Systems - Dyna Empire - New York

(2002-08 - 2005)

• Performed inspection and testing within FAA-regulated manufacturing.
• Maintained ISO 9001 and AS9100 audit schedules.
• Managed corrective action processes and documentation.
• Prepared FAIR packages for governmental approval.
• Maintained SPC controls and calibration systems.

Senior Inspector – Exhaust & Particulate Filter Systems - Nelson & Burgess

(1994 - 2000)

• Led dimensional inspection of fabricated exhaust and particulate filter assemblies for Volvo, Mercedes, DAF Trucks, Caterpillar and Massey Ferguson.
• Performed precision metrology using micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges and Brown & Sharpe CMM; produced inspection reports and controlled product disposition.
• Developed and designed a fully automated assembly fixture for Volvo commercial truck exhaust systems, reducing combined internal and customer rejects from 42% to 3% and significantly improving throughput and customer satisfaction.

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Hinckley & Warwickshire University (1995)