SUPPLIER QUALITY REPRESENTATIVE - Wisk Aero
(2025-11)
- Plan, organize, and conduct initial and maintenance approval assessments of suppliers against Wisk requirements
- Develop and mature supplier quality processes and procedures
- Conduct root cause and correction analysis and implement appropriate preventative action
QUALITY ENGINEER - Exela Pharma Sciences (Medical Device Startup)
(2025-05 - 2025-10)
- Developed quality assurance processes to enhance product reliability and compliance
- Conducted thorough inspections and evaluations of manufacturing processes and outputs
- Assisted in the design and implementation of new processes for improved product quality
- Designed and executed test plans for product liability testing
SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER - Azenta Life Sciences - Indianapolis, IA
(2022-08 - 2025-02)
- Created a global supplier quality management system from a site-based system that resulted in zero findings on the next ISO 9001 audit
- Completed over 30 manufacturing/service suppliers' audits to reduce past due qualifications to less than 1%
- Created standardized audit checklists to audit suppliers to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, CAP, CLIA requirements
- Led continuous improvement projects using Six Sigma and Lean principles such as the courier oversite project which resulted in a 60% decrease in courier SCARs
- Worked with supply base using 8D principles to reduce open SCARs by 75%
- Collaborated with purchasing and multiple business units to create a risk-based approach to supplier qualification and performance tracking
- Created supplier development plans to drive low performing suppliers to continuous improvement resulting in a 45% improvement in supplier performance
QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER/CALIBRATION MANAGER - Qorvo - Greensboro, NC
(2020-08 - 2022-07)
- Led quarterly Management Review presentation of quality KPI's and continuous improvement projects increasing the efficiency of the process by 1.5 hrs using risk-based approach to presentation
- Managed and lead site ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 internal audits to prepare for required regulatory audits which resulted in consistent above average audit results from regulatory auditors
- Drove site CAPA completion time down by 40% by establishing regular meetings with relevant departments to assist in removing obstacles to closure
- Created written calibration procedure to document calibration process
- Trained and led calibration personnel to perform duties and improve internal customer satisfaction by 80%
- Collaborated with Calibration team to drive reorganization of the Calibration space to increase process efficiency by 60%
QUALITY ENGINEER/SITE CA COORDINATOR - Honda Aircraft Company through Hi-Tek Professionals - Greensboro, NC
(2018-11 - 2020-04)
- Collaborated with Honda engineers to investigate non-conformances on the assembly line and develop solutions to prevent recurrence lowering failure rates by 15%
- Constantly reviewed detailed drawings with GD&T to ensure parts met design requirements and worked with supplier quality to drive 20% reduction in supplier part rejections
- Used knowledge of in-process and final inspection of parts, assemblies, accessories, and materials for conformance to ISO 9001 and AS9100 specifications using precision measuring instruments and devices to improve assembly times by 12%
- Led our CAPA and Audit activities as necessary to ensure proper closure resulting in a 60% decrease in open corrective actions
- Developed an escalation process and regular meeting interval to drive correction closure resulting in CAPA's closure on time KPI improving by 30%
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER/QC SUPERVISOR - Parker Aerospace Filtration (Purolator) - High Point, NC
(2017-09 - 2018-11)
- Developed a Supplier Quality Engineer Program to promote partnerships with suppliers and reduced supplier part rejection by 45%
- Created Supplier Quality Management SOP along standard supplier quality notification form for non-conformances
- Worked with suppliers to identify root causes and develop effective corrective actions using 8D methodology to address deficiencies reduce SCARs by 25%
- Audit supplier at their facility to AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements
- Supervised the daily activities of nine mechanical inspectors
- Created daily inspection worklists to ensure parts arrived to manufacturing in time to meet customer order request dates resulting in a 55% reduction in inspection backlog
- Assigned mechanical inspectors relevant training on innovative inspection techniques
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER - Deere-Hitachi - Kernersville, NC
(2015-09 - 2017-09)
- Performed all quality assurance activities in accordance with documented ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and guidelines and instructions
- Managed quality data including PPAP, PFMEA's, and SCAR's
- Created supplier development plans and implemented them with suppliers resulting in 40% increase in supplier performance
QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - Flowserve - Raleigh, NC
(2013-08 - 2015-09)
- Drove 35 valve project for French nuclear power plant to completion after being stalled for over one year
- Developed a continuous improvement project to allow manufacturing to produce valves to French nuclear code requirements
- Drove corrective actions to completion using 8D methodology
AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR - Hartford Steam Boiler - Hartford, CT
(2013-02 - 2013-08)
- Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation; participate in enforcement hearings as necessary
- Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements
- Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports
LABORATORY ASSISTANT - Labcorp - Durham, NC
(2011-06 - 2013-02)
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer
- Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
NUCLEAR MACHINISTS MATE E-6/MMN1 - United States Navy - Goose Creek, SC
(1997-10 - 2007-04)
- Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety
- Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under the direction of nuclear experimenters
- Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations
- Test, maintenance, repair, or upgrading of accelerator systems
- Supervised nuclear propulsion plant operations
