Floyd Miller
Warrenton,NC
Summary
Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer III
Gulfstream
06.2013 - Current
- Manage compliance of quality activities of suppliers or Gulfstream facilities through application of system, product and process audits to requirements of FAA approved data
- Certify supplier's facility quality system, personnel, processes and equipment as required to applicable quality standards.
- Perform surveillance, source inspections, and first article inspections at supplier facilities, foreign or domestic and/or monitor inspection system performance throughout all Gulfstream Operations, Materials and Repair Stations
- Coordinate quality assurance program plans, monitor and modify audit schedules, evaluate acceptance test programs, and quality engineering requirements of Gulfstream suppliers or facilities and review to ensure program effectiveness and integrity.
- Witness and validate acceptance, qualification, interchangeability, configuration and compatibility tests.
- Provide Gulfstream liaison support regarding supplier or facility performance to established requirements.
- Coordinate documentation support for FAA Compliance.
Customer Representative
PDS Tech for Gulfstream at Spirit
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Acting as representative for Gulfstream at Spirit
- Reviewing build processes
- Oversee manufacturing process with final acceptance of G650 Wing Assembly
- Perform area Audits to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications
- Work with and instruct subordinate inspectors in techniques of inspection functions and other related duties applicable to the area.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel.
- Coordinate inspection workload according to priorities, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Assembly Inspector
Triumph Aerostructures
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Perform inspection operations of major components and assemblies on 737,747 and 777 Boeing Final Assembly
- Assure quality conformance to company/customer requirements and specifications
- Responsible for assuming final quality acceptance of installations, configuration and operational response to mechanical systems, structure, components and controls.
First Article/Detail Parts Inspector
Kaman Aerostructures
05.2011 - 01.2012
- As a contract employee for VTR I inspected First Articles and Final product for Customer acceptance
- Inspected First Articles in compliance with AS9002 for Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Bell, and Sikorsky
- Ensured all company standards are maintained and all manufacturing and inspections are properly documented and processed in accordance with the approved contracts
- Use of AS, ASTM, and Mil Specs daily.
Quality Assembly Inspector
Northrop Grumman
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Employee for Chipton-Ross I inspected SDLM and Modifications to E-2C and F-5 aircraft
- Working with a DCMA (Govt Quality Rep) to ensure that all work and changes are properly documented and processed in accordance with the approved contracts.
QA Change Incorp Inspector
Boeing
02.2010 - 07.2010
- Inspect any modification of parts, systems and equipment on Flight Test 747-8 back to production standards
- Present the aircraft for FAA review and conformance
- Perform audits of all manufacturing processes according to specifications process and procedures
- Trained in Boeing Production System; lean manufacturing principles.
Quality Assurance Representative
DCMA
08.2009 - 02.2010
- Inspect Military items manufactured by approved vendors throughout Long Island NY
- Perform Surveillance Audits and Conformance checks through the manufacturing process
- Performed DoD sampling plans
- Train lower grade Inspectors in the processes and procedures of DCMA
- Trained in Penetrant and Mag Part NDI Inspection Salt Lake City College.
- Performed call audits to monitor regulatory compliance.
Flight Inspector
Agusta Aircraft Corp
04.2009 - 08.2009
- Inspect Flight Aircraft from assembly line and prep for Flight Operations
- Assist with customer acceptance of the aircraft and delivery operations
- Complete Preflight and Post flight as well as any unscheduled maintenance inspections as required
- Familiar with FAR’s and Airworthiness Certs
- Inspector Assembly and Installation B
- Set policies governing inspecting, testing and compliance operations.
Inspector Assembly and Installation B
Boeing
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Inspect any assembly installation of parts, systems and equipment
- Inspect for fit conformance
- Perform audits of all manufacturing processes according to specifications process and procedures
- Work with live customers or FAA representatives on acceptance of processes, function and applicable drawings, specifications, documents, ISO9001/AS9001 and Boeing quality assurance standards.
Design Engineer
John Hassall, LLC
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Duties included detailed design and configuration of bolts, rivets, screws and manufacturing processes, while maintaining all engineering documents, ASTM’s and CAD files.
- Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
- I’ve worked with over 95 different alloys and a wide verity of customers from Pratt & Whitney to local machine shops
Leadman
Sikorsky Aircraft
03.2005 - 07.2007
- As a, I oversaw at times up to 27 inspectors, and 3 Blackhawk production lines
- Ensuring they hold up the quality standards of the company
- Monitor scheduling, work performance, and training as required
- Work with manufacturing to ensure the assembly process is in accordance to the build process and assure the quality of the product
- I participated in ACE and Lean Manufacturing processes as well as MRB and cause and correction actions
- Use of ISO9001/AS9001.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Sr. Inspector
Northrop Grumman
08.2004 - 11.2004
- Contractor for PDS I worked as a Sr Assembly Inspector
- Ensure the build process in the final assembly on the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft
- Worked with Engineering on problem solving and with Methods on assembly procedures, oversee rework and line checks and other special inspections as needed
- Documented cause and corrective actions for assemblies not meeting standards, ISO9001/AS9001 or manufacturing requirements.
Helicopter Mechanic
A&P, Keystone Helicopter
10.2003 - 08.2004
- As an A&P Mechanic at Keystone, I have worked on various aircraft; such as Bell 206, and 412, Eurocopter AS-350 and AS-365, MD 500 and Sikorsky S-76
- I have performed all types of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspection as required by the customer
- Familiar with the use of FAR’s and Airworthiness Certs
- Work with the customer while their aircraft is in house.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
Flight Inspector
Sikorsky Aircraft
10.2001 - 12.2002
- Performed preflight, in-flight and post flight inspections of Blackhawk aircraft prior to delivery
- Assisted with engineering personnel regarding evaluations on test and experimental aircraft
- Responsible for integrity of aircraft as well as the safety of flight-test personnel
- Traveled to locations throughout the United States and Asia on as required basis to ensure aircraft performed to customer expectations.
Engineering Manager
John Hassall Inc
10.1999 - 12.2000
- I was responsible for both, the engineering and document control departments and their staff
- Duties also included detailed design and configuration of rivets, screws and fasteners and manufacturing processes, while maintaining all engineering documents and CAD files
- I’ve dealt with over 95 different alloys and a wide verity of customers from Pratt & Whitney to local machine shops.
- Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
CAD Drafter
Simplex of NYC
10.1998 - 10.1999
- Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Managed drafting and design for over 100 projects from concept through delivery.
- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
Calibration Technician
Monitor Aerospace
06.1995 - 02.1998
- Responsible for servicing and calibration of over 5,000 company and employee owned gauges
- Set up and maintained calibration system procedures and policies
- Assisted in company wide ISO and AS certification objectives.
Flight Inspector
Sikorsky Aircraft
03.1987 - 05.1995
- Performed preflight, in-flight and post flight inspections of Blackhawk aircraft prior to delivery
- Assisted with engineering personnel regarding evaluations on test and experimental aircraft
- Responsible for integrity of aircraft as well as the safety of flight-test personnel
- Traveled to locations throughout the United States and Asia on as required basis to ensure aircraft performed to customer expectations.
Assembly Inspector
Grumman Aircraft
06.1983 - 03.1987
- Planned and performed inspections on production aircraft in assembly line, based upon blue prints and manufacturing tolerances
- Documented cause and corrective actions for assemblies not meeting standards or manufacturing requirements
- I started out as a Job shopper and eventually became a permanent employee.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Design
Island Drafting And Technical Institute
Amityville, NY05.1993
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT09.2009
Skills
- A&P Mechanic
- ISO9001/AS9001 /AS9002
- AS9100 Certified Auditor
- ASQ Certified CQA
- US Army - Flight Engineer on CH-47
Timeline
Quality Engineer III
Gulfstream
06.2013 - Current
Customer Representative
PDS Tech for Gulfstream at Spirit
12.2012 - 05.2013
Assembly Inspector
Triumph Aerostructures
01.2012 - 11.2012
First Article/Detail Parts Inspector
Kaman Aerostructures
05.2011 - 01.2012
Quality Assembly Inspector
Northrop Grumman
09.2010 - 03.2011
QA Change Incorp Inspector
Boeing
02.2010 - 07.2010
Quality Assurance Representative
DCMA
08.2009 - 02.2010
Flight Inspector
Agusta Aircraft Corp
04.2009 - 08.2009
Inspector Assembly and Installation B
Boeing
04.2008 - 04.2009
Design Engineer
John Hassall, LLC
07.2007 - 04.2008
Leadman
Sikorsky Aircraft
03.2005 - 07.2007
Sr. Inspector
Northrop Grumman
08.2004 - 11.2004
Helicopter Mechanic
A&P, Keystone Helicopter
10.2003 - 08.2004
Flight Inspector
Sikorsky Aircraft
10.2001 - 12.2002
Engineering Manager
John Hassall Inc
10.1999 - 12.2000
CAD Drafter
Simplex of NYC
10.1998 - 10.1999
Calibration Technician
Monitor Aerospace
06.1995 - 02.1998
Flight Inspector
Sikorsky Aircraft
03.1987 - 05.1995
Assembly Inspector
Grumman Aircraft
06.1983 - 03.1987
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Design
Island Drafting And Technical Institute
Salt Lake Community College
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