George Figueroa

Quality leadership professional with extensive experience in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing environments. Proven success in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliant Quality Management Systems (QMS) while driving continuous improvement, supplier quality, and operational excellence. Skilled in CAPA management, risk analysis, supplier development, and reliability improvement.

Experienced leader of cross-functional teams supporting new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing quality, and regulatory compliance. Strong analytical background with expertise in data analytics, Power BI reporting, and KPI performance management.

Quality Director - Clean Energy Systems - Sacramento, CA

(2023-06 - 2026-03)

Lead the modernization of the company's Quality Management System and operational quality strategy while supporting manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality operations.

• Implement digital systems using SharePoint applications for nonconformance reporting, corrective actions, purchase requests, training records, and receiving inspection tracking.
• Coordinate ISO recertification audits, internal audits, and corrective action closure to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Develop quality control plans and acceptance criteria supporting new product introductions for customers, including Simmons, Aerojet-Rocketdyne, Chevron, Raytheon, and Shale Tech.
• Participate in ERP system selection and implementation, ensuring quality processes and traceability requirements are integrated into production systems.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and corporate safety standards.
• Manage compliance related to hazardous materials, chemical handling, waste disposal, and safety documentation.

Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist - TechnipFMC - Davis, CA

(2021-07 - 2023-05)

Led lean manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing operational cost, improving supplier performance, and increasing productivity.

• Developed supplier performance dashboards using Power BI to monitor quality performance and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Improved incoming inspection processes, reducing inspection cycle time from four days to two days.
• Implemented electronic production planning tools to improve traceability and operational efficiency.
• Led lean improvement initiatives within robotic assembly processes, reducing operator cycle time by 14%.
• Redesigned the nonconformance management reporting system, enabling faster tracking and closure of quality issues.
• Identified manufacturing waste and implemented process improvements resulting in 12% waste reduction in electrical assembly operations.
• Delivered Lean and continuous improvement training for technicians, engineers, and supervisors.

Senior Quality Engineer - Sierra Nevada Corporation - Folsom, CA

(2018-06 - 2021-05)

Supported quality operations for navigation, guidance, and landing systems used in aerospace and defense applications.

• Supported implementation of FAA regulatory requirements for an international tactical automatic landing system program.
• Improved product development quality processes, reducing cycle time by 12% through system improvements and process optimization.
• Reduced project costs by developing improved testing and reporting methods for fungus and hazardous material analysis without hardware destruction.
• Designed supplier quality reporting tools using Power BI, reducing supplier-related issues by 35% within six months.
• Conducted supplier quality system assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Aerojet-Rocketdyne - Sacramento, CA

(2010-11 - 2018-06)

Supported quality assurance and process improvement activities for rocket propulsion systems and aerospace manufacturing operations.

• Led implementation of a process variation management program for Atlas V rocket motor fabrication, reducing inspection requirements by 35% and improving productivity by 15%.
• Participated in contract review, risk assessments, and program planning to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Monitored manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Led a process improvement project reducing filament winding defects by 60%.
• Managed supplier quality activities including APQP, PPAP reviews, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Developed Oracle Business Intelligence quality reports to analyze manufacturing performance and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Quality Engineer - Applied Aerospace Structure Corp - Stockton, CA

(2008-01 - 2010-11)

Supported quality assurance activities for composite aerospace structures and bonded aircraft assemblies.

• Implemented calibration management software supporting AS9100 and NADCAP compliance, managing over 2,600 instruments.
• Reduced calibration-related nonconformances from 3% to 1%.
• Led root cause analysis and corrective action investigations for manufacturing quality issues.
• Managed supplier qualification and performance monitoring programs, including supplier scorecards and corrective actions.

B.S. - Chemical Engineering - University of Guadalajara