Bryan Stevens
Picatinny Arsenal
Summary
Dedicated Quality Assurance Manager with a proven track record in implementing robust testing procedures and conducting comprehensive audits. Skilled in mentoring teams and streamlining processes to improve operational efficiency and product integrity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Navy
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
09.2012 - Current
- Serve in the capacity of a Quality Assurance Manager for the United States Navy
- Developed several quality assurance clauses for contractual implemenetion across the commodity enterprise
- Implemented robust testing procedures, identifying defects and improving product reliability across naval operations
- Conduct department wide training on various quality assurance initiatives
- Conducted comprehensive audits and inspections, ensuring alignment with Naval regulations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhancing communication and reducing response times to issues
- Mentored junior QA personnel, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development within the team
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues
- Managed supplier relationships, enforcing strict standards for incoming materials and components to preserve product integrity and minimize rejections
- Commodities supported: Small Caliber, Medium Caliber both NAVSEA/NAVAIR, Large Caliber Munitions (direct line of sight) and weapons platform qualifications
Product Quality Manager
U.S. Army
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Serve in the capacity of a product quality manager for several different commodities
- Mentor the incoming intern classes in local procedures
- Conducted regular inspections to identify defects and ensure compliance with military specifications
- Managed documentation related to quality control processes, ensuring accuracy, contracting procedures and compliance with contractual regulation
- Major commodities support: Non-Lethal Ammunition, Network Munitions and Improvised Explosive Defeat technologies
Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Inter
Army Material Command - Army Logistic Leadership Center
Texarkana, TX
06.2006 - 02.2007
- Intern at Army Material Command - Army Logistics Center in Texarkana, Texas
- Study Quality and Reliability Assurance
- Coursework included various quality assurance tracks
- Participate in several Lean Six Sigma events to optimize production flow
- Obtained graduate certificate from Army Material Command directly from General Green
Education
Bachelor of Science - Administrative Sciences
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Studies
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05-2010
Skills
- Internal audits
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance management
- Quality testing
- Audit coordination
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Presentations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Navy
09.2012 - Current
Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Inter
Army Material Command - Army Logistic Leadership Center
06.2006 - 02.2007
Product Quality Manager
U.S. Army
02.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Administrative Sciences
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Studies
Fairleigh Dickinson University