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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Manage multiple North American (US and Mexico) site's manufacturing quality inspection, quality assurance engineering, internal audits, document control, metrology/calibration, and receiving inspection activities.  Responsible for developing and cultivating Customer relationships,  maintaining DCMA and 3rd Party Surveillance programs, and fostering a continuous improvement (Zero Defects) culture throughout the organization.

Kaman Aerospace Corporation

Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement

Global VP of Quality for Life Support Systems and Galley InsertsManaged multiple manufacturing site quality organizations and continuous improvement of the Business Management System used across the US, Germany, and Spain facilities. Products manufactured at these locations include life support systems (oxygen products, crew oxygen systems, passenger oxygen systems) and galley inserts (espresso makers, coffee makers, water boilers, beverage cups).Accomplishments►  Developed rolling three (3) year Strategic Plans with Senior Leadership Teams to provide cohesive cross-functional initiatives to drive and support financial commitments to the corporation for both Life Support Systems and Galley Inserts businesses►  Championed Business Management System standardization across the US, Germany, and Spain facilities to manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations compliant to AS9100/EN9100 standards for both Life Support Systems and Galley Inserts organizations ►  Collaborated with Quality Leaders across the corporation to share "best practices", drive standardization of Quality Metrics, and develop strategic initiatives driven by Quality►  Shored-up Quality organization to support start-up of Everett, WA facility responsible for final assembly of passenger service units and oxygen-fill operations supporting all Boeing platforms►  Implemented Global Supplier Quality Management/Development organization located in US, Germany, and China to improve supply base performance, support company’s low-cost strategic initiatives, and material cost reduction efforts     ►  Supported Supply Chain Organization in reduction of overall supply base by 55% over 2-year period using Risk Based Analysis Tools; Supplier OTD and Quality performance improved from 85% and 88% to 96% and 97% respectively over same 2-year time period

B/E Aerospace

Global VP Quality

Managed multiple site product integrity inspection organizations, quality assurance engineering, process engineering, internal audits, document control, aviation flight safety, metrology/calibration, receiving inspection, supplier quality assurance, and process/continuous improvement programs utilizing the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) tools operating systemAccomplishments►  Utilized the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) business operating system to align site metrics throughout the organization to foster continuous improvement culture ►  Successfully championed ACE Bronze medallion submission for both the Schweizer East and        Schweizer West facilities in compliance to UTC's ACE standards of excellence►  Developed/implemented Supplier Quality improvement program to stabilize product from         supply base to reduce nonconforming product from entering the production system►  Developed and implemented Supplier Chargeback process to ensure nonconforming         component issues impacting operations were being driven back to the supplier to control our Cost of Poor Business Quality ►  Implemented electronic systems to improve document control, calibration of tools/gauges, track discrepant material, and monitor effectiveness of corrective actions►  Implemented Supplier Quality Management system and organization to align with the business outsourcing activities to ensure product from suppliers met or exceeded the incoming quality requirements►  Set-up Quality/ACE/Aviation Flight Safety organizations to support start-up of the Hawk Works        facility responsible for final assembly and aircraft completions/modifications of the Sikorsky        Naval Hawks and Sea Hawks►  Responsible for implementing standardized Quality Control/Process Control system across the        facilities to provide information on trend analysis, pareto analysis, and effects of root cause        corrective action implementation

Schweizer Aircraft

Quality  -  Continuous Improvement Director

Managed multiple site supplier quality assurance, manufacturing quality inspection, quality assurance engineering, internal audits, document control, metrology/calibration, receiving/inspection, satellite repair stations, and process/continuous improvement programs.  Start-up companyAccomplishments► Spearheaded the Production Certificate process within Eclipse Aviation.  Successfully     achieved FAR 14 CFR Part 21 subpart G Production Certificate approval (April 30, 2007)      from the FAA, 212 days from receipt of Type Certification (September 30, 2006)► Developed/implemented Quality Business Operating System and Quality Manual in compliance with AS9100 and FAR 14 CFR Part 21.  Quality Business Operating system successfully passed multiple ACSEP audits performed by the FAA MIDO and ACO► Championed approval of a Single Certificate-Holding District Office (CHDO) for the Part 145 Repair Station Operations.  The Albuquerque and Gainesville Repair Stations received Part 145 approval within a one year period► Implemented process improvement programs throughout Eclipse Aviation resulting in ability     to produce safe/quality aircraft in a high-volume production environment. Produced 104 aircraft     and delivered 98 in 2007► Launched integrated process improvement teams (IPT) across the manufacturing and service     center organizations resulting in production/service center product/process stability, reduced      cycle-time, improved component reliability, and improved customer satisfaction► Developed and deployed the business quality metrics for the company that resulted in increased     customer satisfaction, improved supplier performance, improved design change cycle time,     reduced workmanship errors, and reduced scrap/rework costs associated with cost of poor     quality

Eclipse Aviation

VP Quality

Global Director of Released Product Quality for Medtronic’s Cardiac Rhythm and Disease Management (CRDM) organization.  Responsibilities included returned product analysis, released product reliability, customer complaint database management, and product performance communicationAccomplishments►   Supported design, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations in providing real time Customer Complaint data to ensure proliferation of the continuous improvement process►   Active participant in design reviews, new product introduction phase, product/process characterization, process capability studies, and overall component qualification and validation processes►   Led cross-functional team that developed tool used by physicians and clinicians to help manage patients and provide real-time feedback on battery consumption of defibrillators.  The "Battery Usage Tool" is a PC-based application that reads and extracts relevant battery usage data from a patient save-to-disk file obtained by interrogating the device memory►   Launched first interactive product performance report (survival curves of products, technical    articles, and medical advisories) on the web and was considered to be best-in-class for the    medical device industry.  Provided patients ability to access information regarding their devices►   Presented device reliability and standard quality practices across the country to physicians and patients to improve perception about the quality of medical devices (i.e.; pacemakers, cardio defibrillators, and therapy delivery systems) solidifying industry’s commitment to patient safety

Medtronic

Global Director Released Product Quality

Managed process engineering, test engineering, facilities, maintenance, and information systems for Motorola's Automotive and Electronics Systems Sector located in Nogales, Mexico.  This was a start-up operation to provide Motorola with a best-in-class quality, low-cost manufacturing operation in North America for its automotive division.  Revenue was $450MAccomplishments►  Spearheaded transfer of sixteen (16) SMT, printed circuit board manufacturing lines from two   (2) manufacturing facilities; Lines were characterized, qualified, and validated with Customer prior   to production.  First manufacturing line transferred, characterized, qualified and validated in two   (2) month time frame. Savings to conversion cost exceeded $110M►  Negotiated equipment refurbishment agreements with used equipment brokers to standardize  capital equipment across the Nogales facility.  Savings of $300K achieved annually in regards to consumables, spare parts, and training►  Supported manufacturing and quality organizations in successful pursuit of QS9000 and ISO   14001 certifications. Organization accomplished this effort in less than six (6) months►  Successfully achieved new certification in compliance with TS16949 in August of 2003►  Negotiated consignment agreements with original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) to improve   overall inventory management of spare parts improving equipment up-time to 98.5% from 93%

Motorola

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Managed the Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Honda, and Daimler Chrysler engine control module lines in Seguin, TX.  Revenue for these product lines exceeded $189M annuallyAccomplishments►  Improved customer satisfaction as evidenced by winning Supplier of the year award for two (2)   years in a row for Detroit Diesel's Continuous Customer Value Improvement Program►  Managed new product launches and factory installs for Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Honda, and   Daimler Chrysler engine control manufacturing lines.  Factory installs required approximately   $50M in approved appropriations►  Improved customer relations with Cummins as evidenced by improving factory quality by 400% in one-year time frame.  Factory quality went from 500 ppm to 100 ppm in calendar year 2000►  Improved conversion cost by 11%, PAT of $13M and obtained 100% on-time delivery with $3.6M   increased sales►  Developed standardized mechanical packages of engine control units for various customers and    reduced capital expenditures by $5M

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER

Responsible for the manufacturing of engine controllers for Ford and Daimler Chrysler.  Revenues for these two (2) product lines exceeded $260M annuallyAccomplishments►  Created high performance work teams and set up monthly reviews with direct labor employees to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics►  Set on-time delivery record for the Seguin, TX facility.  50 of 52 weeks of on-time delivery to   Customer►  Demonstrated operational excellence by managing business on a 7 by 24 schedule with 260   plus people on a 4shift schedule

Motorola's

Sr. Production Manager

Responsible for supporting the Allegro Manufacturing lines which included Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Daimler Chrysler, Lojack, and Ford.  Revenue for product lines exceeded $220M Accomplishments►  Standardized the manufacturing lines' quality and process engineering documentation in    accordance with the QS 9000 standard.  Received QS 9000 certification in June 1997►  Developed standardized parameters/key characteristics for manufacturing equipment    optimization. Surface mount technology front-end equipment performed and maintained less than 500 ppm defective product►  Developed strong working relationships with various Customers, analyzed factory and field   returns, and provided corrective actions when deemed necessary►  Created PFMEA's, control plans, PPAP submittals, and PSW's, for each Customer

Quality  -  Process Engineering Manager

Sr. Quality Engineer responsible for supporting the Motorola Battery Charger manufacturing line.  Monitored customer complaints, first-pass yield (FPY) data, and warranty return information to improve performanceAccomplishments►  Created work instructions, flow charts, control plans, and SPC charts in support of manufacturing►  Facilitated weekly quality meetings with cross-functional support personnel to drive continuous improvement in process performance and FPY performance

Motorola Battery Charger manufacturing line

Sr. Quality Engineer

Managed engineering/ manufacturing of desktop workstation (Sun Campus II) for Texas Instruments Custom Manufacturing Services organization.  Revenue for the program exceeded $36M annuallyAccomplishment►  Developed and implemented data collection system to track quality performance of internal and external suppliers.  This system was successfully used to reduce DPMO levels from 25K to 800/month.  Annual savings were estimated at $1M

Texas Instruments

PROGRAM MANAGER

Managed purchasing, planning, procurement assurance, and incoming inspection for all defense electronics military specification wire and cable commodities and assemblies.  Total revenue for the wire/cable business was approximately $250MAccomplishments►  Negotiated multi-year option agreements with strategic alliances that resulted in annual savings   of $125K►  Negotiated inventory management program with strategic value-added supplier that resulted in   the following:     •  Improved on-time delivery performance from 54%/month to 98%/month     •  Increased inventory turns by 375% ($500k)     •  Reduced wire/cable commodity lead times from 16 weeks to 48 hours

Supply Chain Manager

Accomplishments►  Coordinated failure analysis efforts for wire and cable assemblies used on the HARM and HARPOON missile programs for Texas Instruments Defense Electronics division►  Reviewed, defined, and implemented contractual quality requirements to production floor for printed circuit board assembly, cable assembly, and electro-optics assembly operations►  Analyzed statistical quality control/process control data for printed wiring board assembly operations and provided corrective actions when deemed necessary.   Total revenue for the Abilene site was $770M.

Saul Pacheco Jr. (LION)

Saul Pacheco Jr. (LION)