Timothy R. Foran
Supplier Quality Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Quality Manager
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Capability to analyze geometric dimensioning/tolerancing for interference and tolerance stackups per ANSI/ASME Y14.5. Conversant with Process Capability Index (Cpk), Performance Rates (Ppk) in statistical analysis.
Used Production Part Approval
Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in new product development. Audited to AS9100 Quality Management Systems, IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, and AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspections.
Experience in Program Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain on Government & Direct Commercial Sales Contracts. Active DOD Secret Clearance as of 1/9/19.
Experience
Supplier Quality Engineer - TRIGO LLC - Oro Valley, AZ; Gilbert, AZ
(2023-05 - 2025-04)
- Onsite Customer Representative for Parker Meggitt Securaplane and Honeywell
- Represented Gulfstream Aircraft Corporation for Witness Testing and verified assembly teardown and build processes
- Supported Phoenix Defense with mechanical inspections
- Made Production/Quality Process Recommendations/Improvements for cable harness boards, cleaning of electromechanical assemblies and Mil-spec touch screen suppliers
- Supported Supplier Audits, Quarterly Quality and Program Production Readiness Reviews with suppliers
- Supported Gulfstream Mexicali on cable improvements
- Followed up on root cause corrective actions with suppliers to ensure actions were driven to closure
Consultant - TRF CONSULTING - Marana, Arizona
(2019-06 - 2023-05)
- Created Manufacturing Engineering and Quality statements of work for new business proposals
- Technical writing for machining, piece part, and assembly instructions
- Initiated source inspection plans and risk assessments
- Performed supplier capability and capacity assessments for new vendors
- Verified Government Property (Tooling & Test Equipment) at subcontractors
- Performed make/buy analysis for new business programs
Ramp Rate Mfg. Quality Engineer - BELCAN TECHNICAL SERVICES - Tempe, AZ
(2019-04 - 2019-06)
Analyzed and reviewed machine shops and sensor vendors for capacity, quality, financial stability, and schedule to support a Honeywell Ramp Rate increase for future contracts.
Quality Manager - GEOST INC. - Tucson, AZ
(2017-04 - 2019-01)
- Created Quality, Calibration, FOD, ESD, and Counterfeit Parts Plans
- Receiving Inspection Manager for incoming parts
- Performed supplier assessments on new suppliers
- Responsible for all quality elements on aerospace programs
- Built up an aerospace quality assurance department from a previous R & D company environment to AS 9100 standards
- Participated in Customer Program reviews with presentations on quality assurance efforts
- Successfully submitted abstract for presentation at FABTEC conference, Atlanta, GA 2018
- Company Trainer and JPL certified instructor for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Critical Parts Handling, and Foreign Object Damage
Mfg. Engineer - GEOST INC. - Tucson, AZ
(2017-04 - 2019-01)
- Retrofit a Bridgeport-style mill with Anilam readout
- Set up pedestal bench grinder
- Created manual inspection area
- Clean room inspections using surface plate, optical comparator and height gage
Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract) - VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS - Oro Valley, Arizona
(2014-04 - 2015-06)
- Created Ventana Part Approval Process (VPAP) documents to flow down to suppliers
- Participated in design reviews to ensure supplier ability to manufacture parts/assemblies
- Used SAP, Agile, and Master Control databases to review drawings for manufacturing tolerances, inspection methods & producibility
- Acted as Liaison Engineer between Design Engineering and incoming inspection for failed first articles
- Supported shop floor in the investigation of supplier defects and closed loop corrective action
- Used manufacturing engineering analysis to recommend tooling, packaging concepts and improving cycle time
- Recommended inspection fixtures to reduce inspection cycle time
- Developed supplier response metrics and "stoplight" charts to track supplier VPAP performances and cycle time
- Supported Final Design Review with Quality and Manufacturing Review of drawings for the Atlas HE600 Program
- Created supplier audit documentation to verify supplier quality ratings on the Approved Supplier List
Consultant - TRF CONSULTING - Marana, Arizona
(2011-10 - 2014-04)
- Created Manufacturing Engineering and Quality statements of work for new business proposals
- Technical writing for machining, piece part, and assembly instructions
- Initiated source inspection plans and risk assessments
- Performed supplier capability and capacity assessments for new vendors
- Verified Government Property (Tooling & Test Equipment) at subcontractors
- Performed make/buy analysis for new business programs
Project Manufacturing Engineer - PARAGON SPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Tucson, Arizona
(2011-03 - 2011-10)
- Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and procurement on the Lockheed Martin Orion FL01 Subassembly cooling flow monitor
- Created make/buy plans, manufacturing plan, and reviewed designs for manufacturing capability/capacity
- Audited suppliers to Lockheed special process requirements
- Fabricated test fixture for turbine flow meter testing
- Created initial draft materials and process plan using Boeing and Lockheed Martin best practices for space hardware materials
- Conversant with orbital welding on stainless steel and titanium tubing to NASA requirements
- Responsible for calibration of all manufacturing equipment
Consultant - TRF CONSULTING - Marana, Arizona
(2010-08 - 2011-03)
- Created Manufacturing Engineering and Quality statements of work for new business proposals
- Technical writing for machining, piece part, and assembly instructions
- Initiated source inspection plans and risk assessments
- Performed supplier capability and capacity assessments for new vendors
- Verified Government Property (Tooling & Test Equipment) at subcontractors
- Performed make/buy analysis for new business programs
Materials Quality Manager - Littoral Radar Surveillance System - RAYTHEON SPACE & AIRBORNE SYSTEMS / MISSILE SYSTEMS - Tucson, Arizona
(2009-05 - 2010-08)
- Responsible for all aspects of supplier quality for major suppliers
- Investigates root cause and corrective actions for supplier defects
- Coordinates and audits source inspections
- Develops estimates for source inspections
- Monitors supplier budgets and schedules for quality ratings and continuous improvement
- Initiates supplier corrective action requests and drives closed loop correction actions
- Supplier quality data system program acceptance rate of 95.7%
Materials Quality Manager - Intelligence Surveillance, Reconnaissance Systems - RAYTHEON SPACE & AIRBORNE SYSTEMS / MISSILE SYSTEMS
(2006-10 - 2009-05)
- Responsible for all aspects of supplier quality for 16 programs
- Accountable for major suppliers
- Investigates root cause and corrective actions for supplier defects
- Coordinates and audits source inspections
- Develops estimates for source inspections
- Monitors supplier budgets and schedules for quality ratings and continuous improvement
- Initiates supplier corrective action requests and drives closed loop correction actions
Quality Manager - Airborne Early Warning Systems/Airborne Integrated Missions Systems - RAYTHEON SPACE & AIRBORNE SYSTEMS / MISSILE SYSTEMS
(2003-01 - 2006-10)
- Responsible for all quality assurance activities, gating processes, CMMI and EMS compliance
- Responsible for quality plans and quality requirements
- Responsible for discrepant material and sub-tiered supplier quality assurance activities
- Directed activities of all quality engineers
- Supervised hardware/software quality engineers on budget, schedule, and staffing activities
- Responsible for 10 programs
- Participated in first article inspections and FCA/PCA activities
- Raytheon internal Material Review Board (MRB) Chairman
- Participated in customer reviews and teleconferences
- Acted as mentor and coach for Asian professionals as vice president of mentoring for the Raytheon Asian Pacific Association
- Developed quality requirements and supplier quality flow down for the future cargo aircraft (FCA) proposal
Program Quality Manager - Surface Navy Air Defense (SNADS) - Japan Sparrow & Sparrow Repair Program - RAYTHEON SPACE & AIRBORNE SYSTEMS / MISSILE SYSTEMS - Japan / Tucson
(2000-07 - 2003-12)
- Resolved Warranty Claims and answered Technical Questions on Production of the Sparrow Missile
- Supported Program Management Reviews and Quality Meetings with the Japanese customer
- Served as Cost Account Manager for All Sparrow Quality Budget and Schedule activities
- Developed manpower and scheduling activity requirements for Japan Sparrow and Sparrow Spares quality support
- Managed two direct salaried employees
