Brian Barfield
Ocala,FL
Summary
Innovative Quality Engineer, with experience in the aerospace industry (ISO 9001, AS9100, AS6081). Well versed in working with manufacturers, suppliers and customers to manage the review, analysis and correction of non-conforming material. Experienced with process review and creation to drive continuous improvement, expand new business opportunities and to provide a more efficient and effective work environment for the production team. Able to perform, track and complete multiple tasks to meet customer requirements, expectations, and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mech Design 2
UF
- Worked closely with development teams to implement design specifications.
- Prepared preliminary sketches, models, or diagrams to reflect design concepts.
- Presented design work to clients and internal stakeholders to share and challenge ideas.
- Worked with U.S. Military to produce a new design for camouflaging army vehicles
- Developed working prototype to be displayed to client
Mech Design 3
UF
- Managed the design and production of an early model of a 3D printed cost effective prosthetic arm.
- Worked within budgeting restrictions.
- Communication skills with team members, to advance projects goals and meet deadlines
- Achieved design targets by effectively understanding customer needs, and implementing design choices to meet them.
- Load analysis of individual parts to meet factor of safety criteria
Quality Engineer
Veterans Trading Company
04.2024 - Current
- Managed inspection and containment of non-conforming material and communicated with suppliers to drive RCCAs and RMAs.
- Communicated with customer to provide information on the effect of non-conformances on performance and impact to inventory
- Managed underperforming suppliers by tracking performance, issuing Supplier Scorecards, Quality Alerts and Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
- Worked alongside operators and upper management to determine root cause of non-conformances and updated processes to implement internal corrective/preventive actions.
- Coordinated Internal and NQA audits for ISO 9001 AS9100 and AS6081.
- Tracked KPIs such as Supplier Inbound Quality, Customer Quality, and Process Stability.
- Created/updated processes for inspections, material kitting, and machine operation for component trimming and forming.
- Experience diagnosing, repairing, and performing maintenance on lead trimming and forming equipment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for tooling and equipment.
- Reviewed customer documentation to create/update internal parts listings, visual aids and inspection criteria.
- Provided support and training to production team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2024
Skills
- Process creation
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
- Non-conforming material reports
- Inspection methods
- Root-cause analysis
- Product Testing/Inspection
- Equipment diagnostics
- Project management
- Solidworks (CAD)
- Cost Estimation
- Customer Relations
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Veterans Trading Company
04.2024 - Current
Mech Design 2
UF
Mech Design 3
UF
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
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