Francis M. Vaccarella
Springfield,TN
Summary
An accomplished business savvy professional and service veteran with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments and establishing key relationships with business segments. Dynamic, versatile, and detailed-oriented leader well versed in all aspects of developing quality control processes. Skilled in meeting quality standards to minimize quality costs and maximizing customer satisfaction. Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues. Ensure products are designed with adherence to legal and safety standards. Conduct hardware audits to validate product conformance to documented requirements. Adept at evaluating the final output of products to determine their quality. Responsible for collaborating with engineering, test, and supplier personnel to lead RC/CA efforts for supplier items. Assist program in ensuring supply chain compliance to company processes, contractual requirements, and product specifications. Provide technical advice and counsel to cross-functional teams assigned to process improvement. Ability to build control measures, support risk management efforts, and maintain technical documentation using various software solutions. Sought for expertise in optimizing processes, facilitating continuous improvement, and ensuring flawless project management. Exceptional communication, presentation & interpersonal skills with proficiency at grasping new concepts quickly and utilizing the same in a productive manner.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Hawkins Glass Wholesale
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed inspection methods to analyze product-ballistic glass-quality
- Worked together with relevant teams and departments to improve products
- Ensured products adhered to company, industry, and DOD quality standards
- Helped to formulate a strategic plan to increase productivity in the business
- Documented results and findings after inspections were carried out
- Implemented a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Latitude
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed inspection methods to analyze product quality in a machine shop
- Worked together with relevant teams and departments to improve products
- Ensured products adhered to company, industry, and DOD quality standards
- Helped to formulate a strategic plan to increase productivity in the business
- Documented results and findings after inspections were carried out.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Belcan Techservices
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed functions pertaining to developing inspection methods to analyze product quality
- Worked together with relevant teams and departments to improve products
- Ensured products adhere to company and industry quality standards
- Formulated a strategic plan to increase productivity in the business
- Documented results and findings after inspections were carried out
- Implemented a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Sun Technologies Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsible for reviewing LM manufacturing specifications to identify materials needed for production
- Researched, sourced, and assessed the best vendors to supply the necessary materials
- Visited vendor facilities and observing the manufacturing environment to review and assess their procedures
- Performed regular quality control audits to ensure vendors continue to work in compliance with company and federal standards
- Reviewed incoming supplies and products from vendors to check for defects and ensure quality
- Conducted tests and assessments on products to identify quality issues.
Senior Quality Engineer
Infotree Service, Inc
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Pioneered efforts to handle the entire gamut of functions pertaining to developing and implementing quality control systems
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Investigated and troubleshoot product or production issues
- Developed corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
Project Lead / Supplier Quality Auditor
Larsen & Toubro Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed/ implemented/ reviewed quality control audit plans for various clients
- Identified testing parameters for products
- Evaluated production stages and testing the composition, appearance, and functionality of completed products
- Ensured that products comply with industry standards
- Documented defects and recommendations for improvement
- Prepared and presented quality audit reports to senior management.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
American Contract Group
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Reviewed design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and quality manuals to understand the scope, requirements, and function of the problem
- Ensured that products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements
- Supported the product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Quality Engineer
Precision Resources
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Reviewed design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and quality manuals to understand the scope, requirements, and function of the problem
- Ensured that products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements
- Supported the product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Verify
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Pioneered efforts to handle the entire gamut of functions pertaining to developing and implementing quality control systems
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Investigated and troubleshoot product or production issues
- Developed corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
Quality Engineer
Engineering Services Group
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Investigated and troubleshoot product or production issues
- Developed corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer/ Representative
Tasc Technical Services
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
Quality Engineer
Black Diamond Network
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Developed and implemented production controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Investigated and troubleshoot product or production issues
- Developed corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
Quality Engineer
Entegee
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Ensured that products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements
- Supported the product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Supplier Quality Engineer
EHD Technologies
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Supplier Quality Engineer
EHD Technologies
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Quality Engineer/ Mfg Plan Auditor
Volt Management Group
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Quality Engineer
American Contract Group
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Quality Engineer
Oxford International
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Investigated and troubleshoot product or production issues
- Developed corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
Quality Engineer
Volt Services Group
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Ensured that products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements
- Supported the product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Quality Engineer
Volt Services Group
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Ensured that products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements
- Supported the product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Program Quality Assurance Systems Specialist
Triad Worktec
10.2006 - 02.2007
- Developed/ implemented/ reviewed quality control audit plans for various clients
- Identified testing parameters for products
- Evaluated production stages and testing the composition, appearance, and functionality of completed products
- Ensured that products comply with industry standards
- Documented defects and recommendations for improvement
- Prepared and presented quality audit reports to senior management.
Quality Engineer
Volt Services Group
07.2006 - 10.2006
- Identified root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate and prevent recurrence and future defects
- Ensured manufacturing processes comply with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Peak Technical
01.2005 - 07.2006
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
Quality/Process Auditor
Arnold-Hanafin, Corp.
11.2004 - 11.2005
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
Quality Assurance Consultant
EHD Technologies, Llc
01.2003 - 11.2004
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Aerotek
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
acting Quality Manager
Belcan Tech Services
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
Quality Engineer
Jackson Automotive Group
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborated with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
Owner/Quality Manager
Gem Tool & Die
01.1982 - 01.1995
- Inspected and tested materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Developed and implemented production controls and improvements
- Ensured that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Investigated and troubleshoot product or production issues.
Shift Lead Structures Mechanic Overhaul & Repair
Lear-Siegler Management Services Division
01.1977 - 01.1982
- Performed shift lead duties for structures mechanics in the overhaul and repair of aircraft components
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
- Managed workflow and assigned tasks to team members
- Conducted inspections and quality control checks on completed work.
Education
BA - Business
University of Michigan
Deaborn, MI04.1994
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite and Internet
- APQP
- ISO9001
- AS9100
- ISO13485
- ISO14971
- PPAP
- DFMEA
- PFMEA
- Gage R & R
- SPC
- 8D
- Discus
- Open Layout
- Last Word
- Height Gage
- Sketchup
- Auto Cad
- Excel
Certification
- Certified Quality Technician, ASQ, 1995
- Certified RABQSA AS 9100 Standard Auditor, SAI Global, 79879, 2007
- Internal Quality Auditor [AS 9100 C/D], Toledo Turbine Engines, 2017
- Internal Quality Auditor [AS 9100 C/D], Cobham, 2017
Skillareas
- Strategic & Operations Planning
- Quality Engineering
- Design for Manufacturing
- Relationship Building
- Manufacturing Process
- Best Practices
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Performance
- Process Improvement
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Team Management
- Communications
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Management Skill
Military Service
Air Force, Honorable, 1973, 1977
Timeline
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Hawkins Glass Wholesale
09.2022 - 03.2024
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Latitude
07.2022 - 09.2022
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Belcan Techservices
04.2021 - 07.2022
Supplier Quality Engineer
Sun Technologies Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Quality Engineer
Infotree Service, Inc
03.2019 - 09.2019
Project Lead / Supplier Quality Auditor
Larsen & Toubro Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2019
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
American Contract Group
07.2017 - 05.2018
Quality Engineer
Precision Resources
03.2017 - 07.2017
Supplier Quality Engineer
Verify
12.2016 - 03.2017
Quality Engineer
Engineering Services Group
02.2016 - 12.2016
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer/ Representative
Tasc Technical Services
12.2014 - 02.2016
Quality Engineer
Black Diamond Network
09.2014 - 12.2014
Quality Engineer
Entegee
05.2014 - 09.2014
Supplier Quality Engineer
EHD Technologies
09.2013 - 05.2014
Supplier Quality Engineer
EHD Technologies
09.2013 - 05.2014
Quality Engineer/ Mfg Plan Auditor
Volt Management Group
03.2013 - 09.2013
Quality Engineer
American Contract Group
06.2012 - 03.2013
Quality Engineer
Oxford International
01.2012 - 06.2012
Quality Engineer
Volt Services Group
08.2011 - 01.2012
Quality Engineer
Volt Services Group
08.2011 - 01.2012
Program Quality Assurance Systems Specialist
Triad Worktec
10.2006 - 02.2007
Quality Engineer
Volt Services Group
07.2006 - 10.2006
Supplier Quality Engineer
Peak Technical
01.2005 - 07.2006
Quality/Process Auditor
Arnold-Hanafin, Corp.
11.2004 - 11.2005
Quality Assurance Consultant
EHD Technologies, Llc
01.2003 - 11.2004
Supplier Quality Engineer
Aerotek
01.1999 - 01.2003
acting Quality Manager
Belcan Tech Services
01.1998 - 01.1999
Quality Engineer
Jackson Automotive Group
01.1995 - 01.1998
Owner/Quality Manager
Gem Tool & Die
01.1982 - 01.1995
Shift Lead Structures Mechanic Overhaul & Repair
Lear-Siegler Management Services Division
01.1977 - 01.1982
BA - Business
University of Michigan
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