Andrew Woods
Supplier Quality Engineering Manager
Rockledge,FL
Summary
High Technical Aptitude in Aerospace Manufacturing, Quality & Inspection. A lead from the front, disciplined professional with over 22 years’ total Quality aerospace experience, 15 years in leadership / management. Over 16 years as a Non-Destructive Inspection Technician/Quality Inspector, highly skilled in providing excellent technical support in manufacturing, engineering, and aviation maintenance. Committed to contribute to operational efficiency and productivity. Served as an active-duty Marine for 6 years and a leader of Marines for over 4 years. Also serving as a leader to junior airmen for 15 years in the Air National Guard for weekend and annual training activities. Holds a current Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Special Access or higher.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality Field Engineering Manager- Strike Program
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for 9 direct reports across the country at Multiple Tier 1/2 suppliers.
- Mentor employees to help them guide their career goals with a focus on Organization goals.
- Improve supply base performance with primary focus on critical suppliers.
- Establish and execute new process for supplier surveillance to reduce recurring costs of end item acceptance.
- Validate BOE’s for accuracy so costs are predictable and within the budget for EVM contracts.
- Facilitate efforts on continuous improvement through RCCA, affordability, and modernization.
- Interact closely with Senior Leadership and the customer on a regular basis.
- Participate jointly with customers and suppliers in Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), Independent Review Teams (IRT), and Joint Review Teams (JRT).
- Provide requirements and budget estimates for new proposals.
- Gather and evaluate metrics to allow for data driven decision making.
- Ensure compliance internally and at suppliers to AS9100, FAR, DFAR’s.
- Develop and manage program requirements for FAI, KC’s, and CSI products.
Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Field Engineer Lead - Strike Program
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for developing Quality Field Engineers by leveraging a heavy technical background and experience in manufacturing, composites, metalwork, and NDT.
- Coordinate with the Supplier Management Teams to create a partnership between Supplier Quality and individual SMTs at all suppliers.
- Align suppliers on program to establish a consistent method for defect reporting.
- Created a monthly objective supplier scorecard for more frequent feedback to suppliers on the good and the bad.
- Establish in-process inspection plan to identify risks on large assemblies before final inspection and this allowed a reduction in final inspection time from 2 weeks down to less than 3 days.
Structural Mechanic
United States Air National Guard
Savannah, GA
01.2009 - 12.2021
- Quality Assurance representative to ensure compliance to Air Force requirements.
- Lead Junior airmen in their progression training after returning from tech school to the fleet.
- Perform quality maintenance and inspections on in service aircraft according to a strict guideline and schedule to keep planes down for as short a period as possible.
Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Sector
Iuka, MS
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Support QFE’s at other Tier 1 sites with questions and concerns regarding issues with their suppliers.
- Validate special process approvals and the methods applied by suppliers still meet the requirements set forth in the specifications.
- Write CAR’s / SCAR’s as required to address issues with suppliers and work with them on best ways to make corrective actions in order to prevent the issues again.
- Assist in answering CAR’s / SCAR’s from customer with proper root cause and corrective actions.
- Perform First Article Inspections on parts as suppliers request them.
- Review and approve all documentation associated with requirements that suppliers agree to in their contract and engineering.
- Give weekly updates to upper management on the status and issues going on at assigned suppliers.
- (Contract through PDS Tech)
Project Engineering / Operations Manager / Manufacturing Engineering / Quality Engineering- Advanced Program
GKN Aerospace
St. Louis, MO
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Lead several different teams over the course of my time with GKN as well as serving as the Operations Manager for a year.
- Engineering support under a large-scale Military/Defense project. Preliminary design through delivery of composite primary aircraft structures.
- Quality engineer review of drawing designs (with NX) for technical specification requirements.
- Interacted with the customer Liaison on Quality issues and audit findings, developed corrective actions.
- NDT Lead- Advance Program Level 2.
- UT Level 2 with focus on composites manufacturing.
- Developed Techniques and Procedures with conventional and Phased Array UT for new products.
- Researched new methods and equipment for Risk Reduction opportunities.
- Assisted in development of standards and inspection criteria for creating porosity curves.
- Cost Account Manager (CAM) for two different accounts on the program I was working in an EVM type funded program.
- As the Integration Production Lead for the section I was on, I conducted operations management, kept supply chain up to date on priorities and timeline for product delivery, and setup / managed traveled work teams to complete work that needed to be done in our customers facility as efficiently as it could be performed.
- Responsible for make/buy decisions on all manufactured parts metal or composite.
- Also performed the role of operations management on the shop floor ensuring planning was complete and correct, making changes to planning as required to develop more efficient processes.
- Took on extra responsibilities within the program to accomplish tasks and goals to help get back on track and revive the customer’s confidence in the program.
- Tracking several different metrics to promote the successes that we are having and encourage more effort to be placed on areas that need assistance.
- (Contract through PDS Tech)
CWI/ NDT/ Special Inspections
GHD Inspection Services
Bluffton, SC
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Acquired Certified Weld Inspector stamp with the American Weld Society.
- Maintain company Level II certifications on MT and PT while adjusting to the different culture and use of NDT in the steel industry.
- Stay proficient with reading blueprints and design drawings to ensure subcontractors are in compliance with the engineering and architectural requirements.
NDT Inspector
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
05.2008 - 12.2015
- Maintain Level II certification in all 5 disciplines of NDT (UT,PT,MT,ET,RT) and proficiently use automated NDT TTU squirter systems as well as immersion systems and phased array inspections to Inspect a variety of composite and metal production parts and aircraft not yet turned over to service center in all five methods of NDI as needed.
- Involved in experimental aircraft inspections and worked with several personnel in the experimental department.
- Stays up to date with most current standards of NDI certifications and practices.
- Audit and help implement inspection techniques throughout the year as parts change and/or look for revisions.
- Worked in conjunction with the 6s audit program and currently on the 6s audit team to keep the workplace organized and level with the high standards that Gulfstream maintains.
NDI Technician/Asst. Shop Chief / Lead
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Beaufort, SC
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Shop lead coordinating inspections for all squadrons on base with an average of 10-12 aircraft per unit accounting for 60-70 aircraft to maintain a mission capable readiness of over 90% on average.
- Inspect aircraft in all five primary NDI methods to keep jets in the air and pilots safe.
- Provide tech. assistance to Engineers in several inspections to establish criteria.
- Assist in process improvements in NDI that led to increased efficiencies of inspection time.
- Schedule inspections across multiple aircraft platforms.
- Maintain Quality program, HAZMAT program, and internal audits of shop equipment/ processes.
- Instruct technicians on upcoming scheduled inspections and proper inspection criteria.
Structural Mechanic Technician/ Shop Supervisor
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
12.2002 - 03.2006
- Supervised several personnel at any given time, to include but not limited to performing maintenance and compliance with all safety requirements as well as evaluations of personnel.
- Very efficient with aviation maintenance technical publications.
- Responsible for composite repair and other maintenance as well.
Education
Bachelor’s - Business Management
South University
03-2026
NDI SCHOOL - Radiography, Eddy Current, Ultrasonics, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant
US Marine Corp
Pensacola, FLAdvanced Aviation Structure Mechanic School -
NAS Pensacola
Pensacola, FLAdvanced Aviation Composite Repair School -
NAS LeMoore
LeMooreSkills
- Leadership Traits
- RCCA
- Continuous Improvement
- Supplier Management
- High Technical Aptitude
- Composite Manufacturing
- Planning
- Repair
- Quality Systems
- Quality Auditing
- NDT Inspection
- Earned Value Management
- Lean Six Sigma
- Computer Skills
- MS Office Suite
- SOLUMINA
- SAP
- NX
Phone Numbers
618-593-5823, 618-910-2606, 321-951-5723
Certifications Education
- Bachelor’s for Business Management, South University, In Progress
- Certified Lead auditor for AS9100, DEKRA, Not Provided
- NDI SCHOOL, US Marine Corp, NAS Pensacola, FL, Not Provided
- Certified in all 5 primary NDI categories, Radiography, Eddy Current, Ultrasonics, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Not Provided
- Certified with Phased Array UT, Not Provided
- CWI Certified, American Welding Society, 2019
- Advanced Aviation Structure Mechanic School, NAS Pensacola, FL, Not Provided
- Advanced Aviation Composite Repair School, NAS LeMoore, CA, Not Provided
- Secret Security Clearance, Updated Reinvestigation, Not Provided
Timeline
Supplier Quality Field Engineering Manager- Strike Program
Northrop Grumman
03.2022 - Current
Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Field Engineer Lead - Strike Program
Northrop Grumman
03.2021 - 03.2022
Sr. Principal Supplier Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Sector
10.2019 - 03.2021
Project Engineering / Operations Manager / Manufacturing Engineering / Quality Engineering- Advanced Program
GKN Aerospace
05.2017 - 09.2019
CWI/ NDT/ Special Inspections
GHD Inspection Services
02.2016 - 04.2017
Structural Mechanic
United States Air National Guard
01.2009 - 12.2021
NDT Inspector
Gulfstream Aerospace
05.2008 - 12.2015
NDI Technician/Asst. Shop Chief / Lead
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
03.2006 - 05.2008
Structural Mechanic Technician/ Shop Supervisor
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
12.2002 - 03.2006
Bachelor’s - Business Management
South University
NDI SCHOOL - Radiography, Eddy Current, Ultrasonics, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant
US Marine Corp
Advanced Aviation Structure Mechanic School -
NAS Pensacola
Advanced Aviation Composite Repair School -
NAS LeMoore