Daniel Lyles Jr.
Pikesville,MD
Summary
Adaptable Manufacturing Specialist with 9 years of Manufacturing experience. Committed to high-quality production and solution-oriented problem-solving. Adept at Quality team manufacturing, supervision, and inspections.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
08.2023 - Current
- Improved product quality by implementing inspection guidelines and procedures referencing Prop/AS9100 Standard.
- Streamlined production processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions regarding Product movement within Cell.
- Conducted and created thorough assessment to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance within Cell.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring communication between departments regarding quality concerns.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by actively seeking opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction via World Class Operations.
- Provided training to employees on standards and procedures in quality management.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions via analytical data pulls.
- Increased efficiency of QMS by regularly reviewing procedures and making updates based on changing business needs or industry advancements through Program Directive.
- Mentored direct reports in quality management principles, expanding professional growth among team members.
- Promoted proactive approaches to risk management within Cell, mitigating potential concerns before they escalated into larger issues through Confidence levels of trainings.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal quality audits.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues within Cell.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance within Team.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills during Reviews.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence daily.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring callouts through Time Keeping.
Manufacturing Specialist Group Lead
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
07.2018 - Current
- Empowerment Tiger Team Board Lead for BWI Plant Standard Work leadership project For Group Leads, Managers, Engineers, And Others.
- Assign Blue Ocean Brain Slides and References for BWI Standard Leadership Work Project.
- Attend Group Lead Knowledge Meeting Monthly with Directors, Managers, & VP’s About the Future Of The Company And WCO/WCM.
- Help Facilitate Routing Updates, Inspection Characteristics, Rework operations.
- Help Facilitate Rework & Fully assemble And Repair Antenna’s including RMR’s.
- Rework Standard repairs, Work DTO’s, Incorporate RN’s & Work, Incorporate QN’s & Disposition/Void.
- Facilitate work instruction updates & tooling.
- Do Shelf-life Audit, Esd Audits, 5S Audits, Safety Audits.
- Develop Group Lead Skill Development Plan for new Group Leads Projects.
- Established QN training templates for new employees.
- Established Epoxy RN documents for Quality/Inspection.
- Train Inspectors on workflow, processes, and procedures.
- Train Production on workflow, processes, and procedures.
- Train Engineers on workflow, processes, and procedures.
- Train manufacturers workflow, processes, and procedures.
- Train Managers on workflow, processes, and procedures.
- Very Knowledgeable in Union Represented Environment.
- Assemble Various Complex Electro-Mechanical Units and Assemblies.
- Very Well in Reading Drawing, Wiring, Electrical schematics.
- Very Knowledgeable in SAP.
- Very Knowledgeable in CADSTAR.
- Issue Job Assignments to Manufacturing, Test, Inspection, and Production.
- Provide Direction and Support for Represented (Union) Employees in Utilizing Management Guidelines and General Policies for Direct Supervision in Manufacturing Environment.
- Creates Reports of Any Hardware Discrepancies to Various Support Group Personnel in timely manner.
- Working with union employees.
- Strong leadership skills & Projects.
- Lead 15+ Union employees.
- Support ISO, LEAN, and Quality initiatives.
- Document and standardize task and delegate work.
- Assist direction when related to Assessment, IBASE, and inventory issues across production, quality, test, and manufacturing.
- Leader of continuous improvement or lean projects in own area or across work plant.
- Drive team to achieve monthly delivery objectives per programs with cell by utilizing SQDCM Board.
- Help employees understand company policy, business conduct and standards.
- Experience managing and leading people and processes in Manufacturing, Production, and test environment.
- Experience in Aircraft manufacturing and maintenance.
- Ensure that Equipment and Work Areas remain in Clean and Orderly Condition.
- Support Calibration Process for Cell Equipment.
- Drive Team to Achieve Monthly Delivery Objectives for Cell and Report Training Requirements.
- Communicate and Present to Direct Reports.
- Utilizes Production Workbench Daily and Creates Priority List for Manufacturing.
- Work Status Updates Daily on Workflow.
- Supports as Lead/Management for 2nd shift for Inspection, Manufacturing, Test, and Production.
- Blue Ocean Brain knowledge.
- My Learning Experience knowledge.
- Very knowledgeable with PROP Procedures.
- Strong leadership skills & Projects.
Automotive Service Technician
Bob Bell Nissan And Kia
06.2014 - 07.2018
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
- Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.
- Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Communicating with Service Writer and Customers.
- Perform Oil Changes, Tire Services, Service Flushes, Brakes, Alignment, Suspension, Tire Repairs, Diagnoses, and Other Maintenance Repairs.
- Maintain Clean and Safe Work Environment.
- Complete 27- and 100-point Inspections.
Automotive Technician Apprentice
CarMax
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines and electrical assemblies.
- Used wrenches and hoists to remove units such as engines and transmissions.
- Raised vehicle on hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Advised customers on general vehicle condition, work performed and suggested future repairs.
- Dismantled faulty assemblies to repair or replace worn or damaged parts.
- Created estimates by taking into consideration time, labor and parts costs for vehicle repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Education
Associate Degree (60 Credits) - Automotive Technology W/High Performance
Wyotech
Blairsville, PA06.2013
High School Diploma -
Edmondson-Westide High School
Baltimore, MD06.2012
Skills
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Chassis Repair
- Engine Management
- High Performance Powertrain
- Teamwork
- Drivetrain Rebuild
- Engine, Chassis, Drivetrain, Electrical Diagnoses
- Electrical Repair
- AC Service
- Manufacturing Lead
- Manufacturing Assembler
- SAP Management
- Excel
- CADstar
- Production
- Manufacturing Test
- Manufacturing Production
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Inspection
- Manufacturing Quality
- Manufacturing Management
- Working with union employees
- Strong leadership skills & Projects
- Lead 15 union employees
- Lean Manufacturing
- Standardize task and delegate work
- Assessment, IBASE, and Inventory Knowledge in production, quality, test, and manufacturing
- Lead continuous improvement and lean projects
- Managing and leading people
- Aircraft manufacturing and maintenance
- Lead multiple Cell/Areas
Additional Information
References
Kelly Gilley - Quality Manager
Christopher Damico - Project Management
John Sickle – Final assembly Manager
Joe Kearney (Mentor) – IPT Lead
Torronce Baskerville – AFF Manager
Harlin Thomas – Director of Supply chain program
Michelle Noppinger – Staff Project Manager
Jack Dianchenko – Sr Staff Engineer Mission Assurance
Mallory Gibson – Manager Manufacturing Operations
Mike ford – Subarray Manager
Nathaniel Lazard – Subarray Manager
Monica Kearson – Sr principle Hr Business partner
Adam Strine – Smt Manager
Brent McFarland – Quality Engineer
Alfonso Clark-Winters – Quality Engineer
Mark Charvat – Quality Inspector
Timeline
Quality Manager
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
08.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Specialist Group Lead
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
07.2018 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
Bob Bell Nissan And Kia
06.2014 - 07.2018
Automotive Technician Apprentice
CarMax
07.2013 - 03.2014
Associate Degree (60 Credits) - Automotive Technology W/High Performance
Wyotech
High School Diploma -
Edmondson-Westide High School