David A. Works
Supplier Development & Performance / Supplier Quality Engineer
Franklin
Summary
Spearheading supplier quality initiatives and driving timely resolutions of technical issues, resulting in enhanced process control and product reliability. Partnering with cross-functional teams to implement strategic improvements in manufacturing efficiency.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality Engineer
ACS Group
New Berlin
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Led implementation of supplier quality program to enhance compliance and performance standards
- Resolved supplier issues promptly to maintain production continuity
- Collaborated with production and engineering to optimize manufacturing processes
- Managed internal/external ISO system audits.
Senior Quality Engineer
Eaton Corporation
Waukesha
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed complete final inspection of large three-phase electrical transformers used in commercial and industrial applications.
- Conducted 100% wire continuity testing on every internal wire using precision testing meters.
- Performed vacuum and pressure testing on transformer cooling oil tanks to ensure leak-free and structurally sound units.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Menomonee Falls
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Investigation of manufacturing issues on production floor involving purchased supplier components.
- Issued Cause and Corrective Action to supplier and followed through to acceptable resolution.
- Managed and approved supplier PPAPs, quality and technical issues.
- Participated in process improvement teams with engineering, purchasing, and supplier representatives.
Quality Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
Mukwonago
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed Process Control Plan for new product line at this plant site.
- Worked as team member with manufacturing, engineering, and management to create descriptive and accurate Work Instructions and Procedures.
- Managed, coordinated, and communicated internal document-control process, publishing, and document-tracking database.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford
01.1985 - 12.2020
- Performed source qualification approvals and technical reviews for special processes including heat treat, welding, plating, EDM, and shot peen to maintain compliance with specifications.
- Managed Midwest region suppliers for Quality and Process Engineering section, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Ensured that quality and engineering requirements were in compliance to specification requirements.
- Investigated and resolved technical problems in forging and special processes across international sites in England and Israel, enhancing process reliability.
- Performed capability assessment of several forging operations in China for potential commercial engine applications.
- Demonstrated expertise in forging, melting, and foundry processes across various projects.
- Provided metallurgical and technical training to other members of Pratt & Whitney.
- Edited and wrote work instructions and internal department manual sections improving clarity and accuracy of content.
Education
Master of Business Management -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MABachelor of Science - Metallurgy
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Supplier qualification
- Supplier evaluation
- PPAP management
- ISO audit management
- Quality assurance
- Process validation
- Corrective action
- Process improvement
- Root-cause analysis
- Evaluate statistical data
- KPI monitoring
- Work instruction creation
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism
Certifications Trainings
- Training in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing from the American Society for Quality.
- Achieved the ACE Associate Level from Pratt & Whitney.
- Training in ISO-9001/AS9100.
Timeline
Supplier Quality Engineer
ACS Group
06.2025 - 04.2026
Senior Quality Engineer
Eaton Corporation
10.2024 - 12.2024
Supplier Quality Engineer
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Quality Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
09.2021 - 04.2022
Supplier Quality Engineer
Pratt & Whitney
01.1985 - 12.2020
Master of Business Management -
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy
Pennsylvania State University