Brian Volk
Fort Worth
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and quality management, I enhanced customer satisfaction and compliance at Aero Components LLC through rigorous internal auditing and effective problem-solving. My collaborative approach fostered professional growth across teams, leveraging skills in continuous improvement and interpersonal relations to achieve notable quality metrics advancements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Aero Components LLC
09.2013 - Current
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies, and procedures.
- Sorted product and provided expertise on non-conforming product requirements.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality products by closely supervising production teams throughout manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed and presented AS9102 First article packets to multiple OEM source inspectors. Conducted virtual source inspection when required.
Facilities Technician
Applied Aerodynamics
01.2003 - 09.2014
- Worked quickly on emergency requests in order to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Improved overall safety within the facility by identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions.
- Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new equipment installations.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and coordinating timely repairs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to company policies and industry standards.
- Enhanced facility efficiency by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate contracts for services such as waste disposal and landscaping, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, maintaining accurate records of inspections and training sessions.
- Maintained facility to foster clean environment free from litter, dust, and pollutants.
- Maintained proper handling, storage, mixing and application procedures when working with detergents and chemicals.
Education
A & P Mechanical - Aviation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Dallas, TXSkills
- Internal auditing
- Quality management systems
- Compliance monitoring
- Corrective actions
- Document management
- Continuous improvement
- Quality training
- Quality planning
- Quality metrics
- Product inspection
- First-article inspection
- Failure mode and effects analysis
- Sampling plans
- Operational excellence
- Preventive actions
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving abilities
- Process improvement
- Performance evaluations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal relations
- Employee development
- Hiring and training
- Task delegation
Timeline
Quality Manager
Aero Components LLC
09.2013 - Current
Facilities Technician
Applied Aerodynamics
01.2003 - 09.2014
A & P Mechanical - Aviation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
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