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Bruce Jackson

Oxford,OH

Summary

Analytically-minded individual with an advanced detail-focus. Responsible for making sure that engineering and manufacturing processes are performed correctly using the right tools, materials and processes. Designing quality standards, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions. Highly experienced in working with operations and engineering to implement preventive actions. Currently I plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the maintenance, tooling, and engineering departments, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations for Rotating Hardware for aviation component repair/overhaul.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Leader

GE Aerospace
10.2022 - Current
  • Presented technical findings to non-technical audiences, facilitating clear understanding of project outcomes and benefits.
  • Introduced advanced analytical tools for data-driven decision making, leading to improved operational efficiency.
  • Implemented daily management in manufacturing engennering , significantly reducing project delays and cost overruns.
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
  • Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency
  • Collaborates with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across the network.

Quality Leader

GE Aerospace
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with suppliers to improve material quality, reducing defects and increasing product reliability.
  • Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive quality management system, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and best practices.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, maintaining company certifications and accreditations.
  • Led root cause analysis efforts for significant quality incidents, driving timely resolution and implementing preventative measures.
  • Managed corrective action plans for identified non-conformances during internal audits, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the development and execution of quality assurance processes, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.

Quality Engineer

StandardAero
11.2018 - 10.2021
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
  • Developed and initiated quality measure of performance standards and methods for inspection,testing and evaluation using statistical techniques, including statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), etc.
  • Investigated and reports on quality concerns and potential implications with warranty and safety issues.
  • Managed Process Engineering/SPOs on FAI/NPI component repair.
  • Developed planning and organizational/regulatory work instructions.
  • Hosted and conducted regulatory, third party, supplier, customer and internal audits

Quality Control Engineer

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.
04.2016 - 11.2018

• Investigated line and/or field claims and resolved inquiries to satisfaction in a timely manner.
• Work with customer and support through all new model launch events (prepare of PPAP, PSO,APQP as required).
• Interacted with customers to prevent quality problems prior to mass production; ensure Ours and the customers' quality requirements are met on all of production products.
• Interacted with various levels of employees in the Production, Engineering, Materials, and Planning Departments to prevent and/or remedy quality problems.
• Travel to customer locations to analyze and remedy quality problems, often traveling on short notice.
• Identify, study, and recommend new programs/processes to improve quality. Review quality trends to prevent or reduce defects.
• Support and assist the Quality Manager as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Lead Quality Technician

Byron Products
01.2012 - 04.2016
  • Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
  • Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
  • Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
  • Responsibilities include but not limited to VSE Packages,First Article Inspections, PPAP’s, Certification, Charts, FMEA, SPC and Hardness Inspection as needed.
  • Held monthly/yearly training for personnel on the Quality Manual and the General Procedures used in all/and specific operations.

Education

Diploma - all

Fairfield High School
01.2007

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • Process Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Audit Planning
  • Process evaluations
  • External Auditing
  • Internal Auditing

Certification

  • Blueprint Reading - Sinclair Community College
  • Excel Training - Sinclair Workforce Development
  • GD&T - Sinclair Workforce Development
  • Measurement & Metrology - Sinclair Workforce Development
  • Basic Problem Solving - Sinclair Workforce Development
  • MSA Study - AIAG - Automotive Industry Action Group
  • AS9110C Auditor Training - Bureau Veritas Group
  • Internal Auditor - StandardAero
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Senior (GDTP) - Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.
  • FAA Repairman - StandardAero

Timeline

Engineering Leader

GE Aerospace
10.2022 - Current

Quality Leader

GE Aerospace
10.2021 - 10.2022

Quality Engineer

StandardAero
11.2018 - 10.2021

Quality Control Engineer

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.
04.2016 - 11.2018

Lead Quality Technician

Byron Products
01.2012 - 04.2016

Diploma - all

Fairfield High School
Bruce Jackson