Alyson Quantrell
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic quality assurance professional with a proven track record of enhancing product reliability and streamlining processes in fast-paced composite aerospace environments. Background includes quality management, supplier quality, composites, machining, and internal AS9100 auditing, complemented by expertise in product auditing and supplier risk assessments. Recognized for exceptional communication skills along with strong organizational, leadership, and time management abilities, consistently delivering value to dynamic organizations. Committed to team collaboration and continuous improvement, adept at maintaining professionalism in high-stress situations and adapting to evolving project demands.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Quality Engineer
Raytheon Vision Systems
08.2022 - Current
- Communicates well in a professional manner with Customers, other Quality Team Members, Shop Personnel, Management, Engineers, and subcontract Suppliers.
- Prepares and monitors first article documents, including balloon drawings, dimensional data sheets, and other data packages.
- Understand and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
- Able to read and interpret blueprint specifications and execute job order assignments.
- Reviewing and Approving Quality Documents
- Maintains close working relationships with all departments and individuals involved in assigned projects
- Program management
- MRB activities and conduct investigative work to solve quality process problems
- PO Review, Quality Clauses, Product Quality Planning (APQP), PFMEA
- Supplier engagements on resolving quality issues and new program orders
- Lead 3 to Junior Quality Engineers
- Assure compliance with customer requirements and resolve any implementation problems.
- Conduct and lead internal processes, workbench reviews, and internal audits
Product Quality Engineer
Actalent Contractor to Raytheon Vision Systems
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Communicates well in a professional manner with Customers, other Quality Team Members, Shop Personnel, Management, Engineers, and subcontract Suppliers.
- Prepares and monitors first article documents, including balloon drawings, dimensional data sheets, and other data packages.
- Understand and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
- Able to read and interpret blueprint specifications and execute job order assignments.
- Reviewing and Approving Quality Documents
- Maintains close working relationships with all departments and individuals involved in assigned projects
Quality Engineer III, Composite
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Assure compliance with customer requirements and resolve any implementation problems.
- Conduct and lead internal processes, workbench reviews, and internal audits
- Maintains close working relationships with all departments and individuals involved in projects
- Assist with MRB activities and conduct investigative work to solve quality process problems
- Creating and Maintaining Process Reviews, schedules, and report reviews between Sabre Springs, CA, Poway, CA, and Spanish Fork, Utah.
- Prepares and monitors first article documents and other data packages.
- AS9100 internal auditor and escort for lead auditor during AS9100D audit
- Assists DCMA with all process reviews and audits for the composite department
Supplier/Quality Engineer, Associate
Triumph Fabrications - San Diego
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Quality responsibility for GE Programs from contract review to shipment, Primary Contact
- AS9100 internal auditor, performing QMS Audits, and escorting AS9100D auditors
- Perform Supplier Risk Assessments, CAR, and ASL Approval, and Kaizen Events at Suppliers
- Maintained Supplier portal with quality, delivery, SCARS, and risk ratings for 128 suppliers
- PO Review, Quality Clauses, Product Quality Planning (APQP), PFMEA
- Source Inspection, Supplier Development, and working with the supplier on resolving quality issues
- Provides technical quality assistance and supervision of 9 quality inspectors
- Developed quality visual plans, inspection plans, and spec breakout for inspection and suppliers
- Designated Quality Supplier Representative (DSQR) for General Electric
- Prepares first article documents and buy-offs for First Articles in-house and suppliers
- Assure compliance with customer requirements and resolve any implementation problems.
- Conduct and lead internal product audits from whom to tomb.
- Maintains close working relationships with all departments and individuals involved in projects
- Assist with MRB activities and conduct investigative work to solve quality process problems
- During the absence of the Director of Quality, responsible for all quality matters in the GE building
Quality Assurance Configuration Specialist
Orbital ATK Space Systems
05.2011 - 02.2016
- Assembled and prepared deliverable component data packages for multiple million-dollar projects
- Developed and maintained calibration records for all equipment used for calibration requirements
- Led lean manufacturing 5S initiatives
- Interface with customer representatives, including government source inspectors
- Evaluated composite panels by mapping defects for validation, no non-conformances documents
- Quality Inspector for Final and In-process activities
- Inspect purchased parts, accessories, and materials for conformance to specifications
- Inspects and measures items for dimensional accuracy, fit, alignment, and functional operation, according to blueprints, company or military standards, and other specifications.
- Control of Calibration Tools and Scheduling Calibration Services.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
San Diego, California01-2027
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
San Diego, California10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
San Diego, California09.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
San Diego, California05.2021
Certification - Inspection
NTMA, Training Centers of America
Ontario, California02.2009
Certification - Business Office Administration
United Education Institute
Ontario, California03.2005
Diploma - General Education
Henry J. Kaiser High School
Fontana, California06.2004
Skills
- Aerospace Quality Engineer
- Blueprint Reading / GD&T
- Lead Auditor
- Quality and Risk Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Teamwork & Communication
- Control plan development
- Quality processes / ISO Standards
- Non-Conforming / RCCA Actions
- Quality assurance / QMS
- Non-conforming material reports
- Quality improvement plans
- Quality processes
Timeline
Senior Program Quality Engineer
Raytheon Vision Systems
08.2022 - Current
Product Quality Engineer
Actalent Contractor to Raytheon Vision Systems
09.2021 - 08.2022
Quality Engineer III, Composite
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2021
Supplier/Quality Engineer, Associate
Triumph Fabrications - San Diego
03.2016 - 04.2019
Quality Assurance Configuration Specialist
Orbital ATK Space Systems
05.2011 - 02.2016
Certification - Inspection
NTMA, Training Centers of America
Certification - Business Office Administration
United Education Institute
Diploma - General Education
Henry J. Kaiser High School
Ph.D. - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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