Danette Palmore
Renton,WA
Summary
***Security Clearance: Top Secret (Current)***
Electrical engineer offering several years of leadership experience across various industries. Methodical with significant experience in data mining and statistical analysis. Excellent problem-solver and critical thinker with history automating processes and driving operational enhancements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Systems Specialist - Team Lead
The Boeing Company, BDS
Tukwila, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Guides and inspires team members, including associate Quality Specialist, by providing effective mentorship and training
- Conducted thorough assessments on existing Quality Reports, suggesting necessary modifications
- Provide support to AWACS via data analysis.
- Analyzed large datasets to address strategic and operational business questions
- Provided technical support for resolving complex quality problems through root cause analysis investigations
- Development of training materials related to Quality Systems Specialist processes.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of quality issues
- Prepared detailed reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Quality Control Team Lead
NDT Global
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Implemented efficient management strategies through mentoring and coaching of the quality control specialist team.
- Responsible for overseeing equipment maintenance and asset database management.
- Responsible for overseeing NCR creation, tracking, and management.
- Manages all vendor correspondence, overseeing Return Material Authorization (RMA) and Root Cause Analysis request (RCA).
- Streamlined quality control processes by creating and refining work instructions, test instructions, procedures, and monthly quality metrics.
- Followed up on identified quality control issues and provided regular updates to the quality manager for global reporting
- Utilized systematic root cause analysis to drive improvement initiatives, enhancing overall quality and technical performance
- Trains team members on electronic calibrations such as oscilloscope and digital multimeters.
Methods Analyst
HALLIBURTON
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and compiled data from multiple work centers used to identify new company control measures as key member of team tasked with $3.1M cost-saving initiative
- Executed essential updates to SAP material master on a plant-wide scale, addressing technology and customer service requirements effectively
- Conducted final review and approval of prototype and production release material into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, allowing visibility throughout organization
- Ensured cross-functional teams have visibility into all Engineering documentation by setting effective dates in SAP.
- Collaborated with engineering to develop new manufacturing routers and update existing ones, ensuring accurate pricing for procurement and accounting resulting in enhanced customer service.
- Managed extension of items to SAP system, enabling enhanced tool and material sales in various plants
- Devised innovative ideas through Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) committee, encouraging management involvement and employee engagement to support recertification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
Electrical Mechanical Technician
HALLIBURTON
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed equipment repairs, fabricated new builds, and conducted functional testing of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) tools by analyzing mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Managed a team of 6 technicians in the successful implementation of various continuous improvement projects that led to savings exceeding $200K in workflow optimization, minimizing ergonomic risks, and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Executed regular maintenance activities and recorded tool test results in SAP, ensuring transparency amongst team members
- Created work instructions and streamlined outdated documentation, resulting in more efficient workflow, and reducing waste by $60K+ annually in staff-hours and material.
Quality Control Technician Team Lead
Honeywell Process Solutions
Cincinnati, OH
02.2010 - 10.2014
- Established inspection strategies and tactics, introducing, and rolling out zero defect mechanism, leading to reduced Parts Per Million (PPM) by 40%.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and test procedures to ensure functionality and quality specifications were met.
- Collaborated with production and suppliers to close Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and retrieve Return Material Authorization (RMA), reducing inventory by $300K.
- Executed continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices by implementing new processes where needed to improve quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
- Delivered daily technical support and helped resolve shop floor problems, ensuring success in completion of duties and closures of all issues.
Electronics Technician
Meyer Tool Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
01.1998 - 09.2008
- Installed, configured, tested, maintained, repaired and troubleshot electronic components, systems and equipment.
- Assisted engineers in designing new products by providing feedback on design features and functionality.
- Calibrated electrical instruments using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and multimeters.
- Tested completed products to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Trained other technicians in the use of specialized diagnostic tools and software programs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electronics systems to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Electronics Engineering Technology
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Texas Southern University
Houston, TX01.2017
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, OH01.2009
Skills
- Quality Management Systems
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
- Project Management
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Supply Chain
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master. Scrum Alliance, 2021
- Six Sigma Green Belt Core Certification, 2011
- Programming For Everybody (Getting Started with Python) Certificate. University of Michigan, 2020
Awards
Recipient - Silver Bravo Award, Honeywell Process Solutions
Timeline
Quality Systems Specialist - Team Lead
The Boeing Company, BDS
03.2024 - Current
Quality Control Team Lead
NDT Global
01.2021 - 02.2023
Methods Analyst
HALLIBURTON
01.2019 - 01.2020
Electrical Mechanical Technician
HALLIBURTON
01.2018 - 01.2019
Quality Control Technician Team Lead
Honeywell Process Solutions
02.2010 - 10.2014
Electronics Technician
Meyer Tool Inc.
01.1998 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Electronics Engineering Technology
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Texas Southern University
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
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