Brendan Homan Brendan Homan
Blacksburg
Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer with experience driving defect reduction, supplier performance improvement, and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments. Proven ability to analyze defect trends, design inspection systems, develop SOPs, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production-critical quality issues. Strong background in risk analysis, data-driven decision making, and supplier communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality Engineer
Moog Inc
Blacksburg, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Analyzed supplier defect data across 20+ active suppliers, identifying recurring failure modes and driving corrective actions that reduced supplier-related nonconformances by ~25–35%.
- Developed and distributed standardized supplier quality documentation, improving supplier adherence to performance thresholds and inspection requirements by ~30%.
- Designed and implemented inspection plans for remote execution, ensuring consistent data collection and verification across multiple supplier locations.
- Distinguished supplier-driven quality issues from internal process discrepancies, accelerating root cause identification and reducing investigation cycle time by ~20%.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve production-critical issues impacting delivery schedules and product conformity.
Quality Training Specialist
CSL Plasma
State College, PA
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted SOP and GMP training for operational staff, supporting compliance across regulated manufacturing environments and contributing to successful internal and external audits.
- Developed and maintained training documentation, process guides, and quality records to support standardized operations across departments.
- Assisted in the development and execution of corrective action plans for nonconforming events, contributing to measurable reductions in repeat deviations by ~35%.
- Worked cross-functionally to align quality procedures with organizational goals and regulatory expectations.
Quality Analyst
East Penn Manufacturing Co
Kutztown, PA
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Analyzed product and process quality data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities within high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Monitored production processes and communicated quality risks to management, supporting corrective actions that improved first-pass yield by ~10–15%.
- Tracked and maintained quality metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives and compliance reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Risk Analysis
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2020
Skills
- Supplier Quality Engineering (SQA, Supplier Performance Management)
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA, SCAR)
- GMP, ISO 9001, AS9100 Compliance
- SOP Development & Quality Training
- Inspection Plan Design & Remote Audits
- Defect Trend Analysis & Quality Metrics
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Manufacturing, QA, Suppliers)
- Risk Analysis & Process Improvement
Timeline
Supplier Quality Engineer
Moog Inc
01.2024 - Current
Quality Training Specialist
CSL Plasma
05.2022 - 01.2024
Quality Analyst
East Penn Manufacturing Co
09.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Risk Analysis
Pennsylvania State University