Thanhhieu Tran

Experienced Quality Assurance professional specializing in quality control and safety implementation with the food and pharmaceutical industries, and additional experience supporting defense, space, and security operations.

Supplier Quality Specialist - Boeing Corporation - Sacramento, CA

(2022-08 - 2026-04)

• Conduct audits and assessments of supplier's systems, processes, and products for compliance with AS9100, AS9102, and customer specification
• Prepare, review, and maintain First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for new manufactured products
• Develop Manufacturing Instruction Documentation (MIDs) for aircraft and spacecraft structural assemblies
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to address workflow challenges and implement process improvements
• Support corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) through root cause analysis and supplier performance monitoring

QC Analyst / Production Technician - Beckman Coulter, Inc. - West Sacramento, CA

(2020-09 - 2022-02)

• Performed aseptic processing and sterile vial fill/finish for biomedical diagnostic products
• Reviewed and approved protocols, validation reports, deviations, and change controls
• Led weekly Kaizen meetings focused on safety, defect reduction, and performance optimization
• Conduct bi-weekly 5'S audits, driving corrective actions and sustained compliance
• Tracked and improved Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance quality oversight and production efficiency

Quality Assurance Supervisor - Stone Tree, Inc. - Modesto, CA

(2019-09 - 2020-04)

• Supervised and trained staff to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements
• Performed daily, monthly, and quarterly inspections to maintain safety and regulatory requirements
• Maintained documentation for grading, food safety, and customer reporting
• Investigated and resolved customer complaints questionnaires and completed customer questionnaires and audits

Quality Assurance Coordinator - Ingomar Packing Company, LLC - Los Banos, CA

(2016-05 - 2019-03)

• Maintained GMP, HACCP, SQF internal auditing programs and Supplier Approval (2nd and 3rd party: Non-GMO and Organic) through internal and supplier audits
• Supervised and trained lab technicians in testing procedures and production quality control
• Conduct glass and brittle plastic storage container inspections, internal audits, and CAPA verification
• Led root cause and trend analysis for customer complaints, reporting findings to executive leadership
• Oversaw product allocation, shipment monitoring, and insurance claim investigation
• Supported pest management research and ecologically elimination methods

AA - Behavioral and Social Sciences - Modesto Junior College