Accomplished quality assurance and compliance specialist with over 10 years of experience in internal audits, quality procedure development, and staff training. Enhances operational efficiency and ensures compliance with industry standards. Committed to continuous improvement and driving team performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Quality Specialist
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Scottsdale
08.2019 - Current
Conducted Internal process audits on several dept areas to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Developed and implemented quality assurance procedures, checklists or visuals for new or existing program processes.
Trained new staff on best practices in quality procedures and inspection techniques.
Reviewed, approved or closed documentation, work plans, Rework orders or Discrepancy reports.
Investigated non-conformance events and developed solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
Collaborated with Production and Quality Engineering to develop quality assurance plans that meet customer requirements.
Monitored production processes for adherence to specifications. Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
Assisted in the validation of testing methods for quality control purposes.
Performed visual inspections of finished products.
Developed and Conducted Quality trainings for Production and Quality Staff on MIL-STD 883, MIL- STD 750, Radiography & IPC-A-600 to maintain compliance with Government standards and regulations.
Participated in Quality trainings and courses to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
Developed AI GAIAA Assistants to use as a Quality criteria reference tool by Production & Quality staff.
Specialist/Test Technician
L-3 Communications Systems
Phoenix
02.2006 - 12.2018
Tested optical component using automated software system (EBI & Signal to noise analysis).
Diagnosed and fixed malfunctions in equipment and systems to maintain functionality.
Executed quality control inspections and resolution testing of finished products to ensure compliance.
Implemented quality control measures to ensure adherence to specifications and requirements.
Collaborated with engineering and production teams to improve project outcomes.
Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Trained new associates and created training materials to support onboarding process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
Phoenix, AZ
02-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Science, Math
Western Community College
Yuma, AZ
12-2006
Skills
Quality assurance
Quality control management
Compliance reporting
Process audits
Non-conformance analysis
ISO compliance
Process verification
Process optimization
Risk assessment
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Training design
Timeline
Sr Quality Specialist
General Dynamics Mission Systems
08.2019 - Current
Specialist/Test Technician
L-3 Communications Systems
02.2006 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems