Brian IRVING
San Diego,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Adept Quality Assurance Technician with a proven track record at Teledyne Marine, enhancing product quality by over 30% through meticulous testing analytics and fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Specializes in software quality assurance and test procedure documentation, demonstrating a strong problem-solving aptitude and an unwavering commitment to standards compliance.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Teledyne Marine
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Consulted with management and personnel to educate on QA standards.
- Provided technical assistance in the development of new products or processes.
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify and rectify quality-related problems.
- Documented, triaged, and managed defects in software and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.
- Conducted tests to validate compatibility with programs, hardware and operating systems.
- Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
- Tracked customer feedback across diverse segments to conduct complex research and product testing.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on quality assurance procedures and policies.
- Monitored bug resolution efforts and tracked successes.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials and finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Participated in regular meetings with suppliers to discuss quality concerns and improvements.
- Collaborated with the product development team to establish quality criteria for new products.
- Participated in external audits and regulatory inspections, providing necessary documentation and support.
- Recommended changes in procedures or specifications when necessary.
- Led internal audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality management systems.
- Developed and implemented inspection procedures for incoming materials.
- Reviewed and updated quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Maintained records of all quality control activities, such as tests and inspections performed.
- Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
- Implemented quality control tools and methodologies to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
- Evaluated grading of product quality against published specifications to maintain consistently high-quality standards.
- Analyzed data from test results and identified areas needing improvement.
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
- Updated and maintained the Quality Management System documentation to reflect current practices and regulatory changes.
- Monitored production processes to identify any potential quality issues.
- Oversaw calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment to ensure precise measurements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
- Created material inspection criteria for products aligning to strict engineering standards.
- Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Assisted in the implementation of a continuous improvement process throughout the organization.
- Tracked non-conforming material using appropriate documentation systems.
Quality Engineer
L3 Harris Technologies
San Diego, USA
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: L3 Harris Technologies, San Diego, CA
- Identified and implemented new technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity
- Analyzed data to identify trends in performance and quality
- Coordinated with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to verify legal compliance
- Analyzed business and technical requirements, using cases and architectural design documentation to create test strategies and test plans
- Helped train inspectors on inspection techniques and quality review procedures
- Implemented and enforced adherence to preventative maintenance schedules
- Performed equipment diagnostics to recommend corrective actions for operational problems
- Read manufacturers' schematics and technical assistance bulletins to work through difficult repairs
- Verified product performance in line with defined criteria
- Troubleshot complex mechanical problems and identified solutions to restore operations
- Read and interpreted maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing components
- Calibrated and tested equipment to locate circuit and component faults
- Utilized gauges and tracing lathes to verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts
- L3 Harris Technologies, San Diego, CA
Quality Engineer
L3 Harris Technologies
San Diego, USA
07.2009 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: L3 Harris Technologies, San Diego, CA
- Analyzed business and technical requirements using cases and architectural design documentation to create test strategies and test plans
- Build and Implement Quality Controls using the IMS-8001 measuring system
- Prepared defect reports and interacted with developers and business analysts to describe defects found in systems
- Create a Calibration Analysis System for precision tools used priorly as Reference Only
- Assisted on supplier risk assessments by performing sensitivity analysis on critical vendors
- Analyzed data to identify trends in performance and quality
- L3 Harris Technologies, San Diego, CA
Quality Assurance Engineer
L3 Harris Technologies
San Diego, USA
07.2009 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: L3 Harris Technologies, San Diego, CA
- L3 Harris Technologies, San Diego, CA
Quality Assurance Specialist
L3Vertex
San Diego, USA
03.2008 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: L3Vertex, San Diego, CA
- Quality Control Inspector
- Testing and Troubleshooting Aircraft Systems
- Perform Analysis of Flight Control Hydraulic Systems
- Conducted routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples
- Investigated and reported questionable test results
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions
- L3Vertex, San Diego, CA
Quality Inspector
CUBIC DEFENSE
San Diego, USA
03.2007 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: CUBIC DEFENSE, San Diego, CA
- Inspected, tested, and measured materials, products, installations and work for conformance to specifications
- Removed defects, such as chips, burrs and lap corroded and pitted surfaces
- Verified conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges and micrometers
- Read dials or meters to verify equipment function
- CUBIC DEFENSE, San Diego, CA
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy
San Diego, USA
07.1986 - 07.2006
- Company Overview: United States Navy, San Diego, CA
- Connected components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons
- Set up and operated ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems
- Installed electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems in aircraft, used hand tools, power tools, and soldering irons
- Assembled components such as switches, electrical controls and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering irons
- Adjusted, repaired and replaced malfunctioning components and assemblies, using hand tools and soldering irons
- Layed out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals and wiring diagrams
- Tested and troubleshot instruments, components and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters
- United States Navy, San Diego, CA
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Electrical Engineering
University of Maryland-Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.1994
High School Diploma -
Baltimore City High School
Baltimore, MD06.1986
Skills
- Testing Analytics
- Test Procedure Documentation
- Results and Deadline-Driven
- Software Quality Assurance Knowledge
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Software Release and Versioning
- Script and Scenario Design
- Strong Problem Solver
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
- Active Listening
- Test Scheduling
- Standards and Security Compliance
- Defect Tracking and Reporting
- Quality Assurance Requirements
- Reading Comprehension
- Engineering Specifications
- Diagnostic Software
- Scrum Methodology
- Performance Threshold Drafting
- Time Management
Certification
- Top Secret Security Clearance (Full Poly)
- IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist
- IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Specialist
- AS9100 Internal Auditor
- X-Ray Exam Auditor
- AS9100, AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAIR)
References
Taryn Dunnaville, Realtor Agent, Baltimore Real Estate, (410) 382-7562, brian.irving23@gmail.com
Volunteer Experience
Mentor Volunteer, San Diego Veterans, San Diego, CA, 01/01/06, 01/31/16
Work Availability
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Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Teledyne Marine
04.2023 - 01.2025
Quality Engineer
L3 Harris Technologies
10.2022 - 03.2023
Quality Engineer
L3 Harris Technologies
07.2009 - 10.2022
Quality Assurance Engineer
L3 Harris Technologies
07.2009 - 10.2022
Quality Assurance Specialist
L3Vertex
03.2008 - 08.2009
Quality Inspector
CUBIC DEFENSE
03.2007 - 09.2008
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy
07.1986 - 07.2006
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Electrical Engineering
University of Maryland-Baltimore
High School Diploma -
Baltimore City High School
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