Greg Brewer
Florence,AL
Summary
Strategic Quality Engineer with over 10 years of experience in quality management and root cause analysis. Proven leadership as a QE manager for 5 years, successfully guiding cross-functional teams and implementing quality assurance initiatives. Strong expertise in ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards, data analysis, and inspection planning, driving continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Leidos
Huntsville, AL
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured contractual requirements were met across multiple programs.
- Achieved compliance with industry standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.
- Conducted over 100 RCCAs using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methods to reduce nonconformities.
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends for critical operations and statistical monitoring.
- Developed and implemented inspection plans to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address product-related issues and achieve goals.
- Utilized Power BI to analyze quality metrics, delivering real-time insights for decision-making.
- Implemented comprehensive reporting on product nonconformances, drastically reducing NCR age.
- Led quality assurance initiatives for aerospace and defense projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve product quality issues.
- Conducted root cause analysis for non-conformance and initiated corrective actions.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers on quality management practices.
- Reviewed and approved inspection reports and compliance documentation.
- Created detailed reports on test results and identified trends in product performance over time.
- Monitored production operations against established quality metrics such as defect rates, yield levels and throughput times.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications and other documents related to product design or production process to ensure adherence to specified requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams in problem solving exercises aimed at improving overall product quality.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to establish quality criteria for new products.
- Participated in product development meetings, providing input on quality considerations.
Quality Engineer Manager
Teledyne Brown Engineering
Huntsville, Alabama
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Led quality assurance initiatives for aerospace and defense projects.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to meet industry standards.
- Conducted root cause analysis for non-conformance and initiated corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve product quality issues.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers on quality management practices.
- Reviewed and approved inspection reports and compliance documentation.
- Managed audits to ensure adherence to company quality policies.
- Facilitated continuous improvement programs to enhance product reliability.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for employees on quality assurance processes, procedures and standards.
- Coordinated activities between different departments within the organization related to quality assurance initiatives.
- Conducted failure investigations using a range of tools including statistical process control.
- Created detailed reports on test results and identified trends in product performance over time.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement through regular reviews of current systems and processes.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product compliance with customer requirements.
- Monitored production operations against established quality metrics such as defect rates, yield levels and throughput times.
- Performed root cause analysis of reported defects to determine underlying causes of non-conformance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- PCMM and CMM programmer/operator
Quality Engineer
Teledyne Brown Engineering
Huntsville, Alabama
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Ensured compliance with contractual requirements across multiple programs.
- Achieved adherence to industry standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.
- Conducted root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methods to minimize nonconformities.
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends for critical operations and statistical monitoring.
- Developed and implemented inspection plans to optimize team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to resolve product-related issues and meet objectives.
- Led quality assurance initiatives for aerospace and defense projects.
- Reviewed and approved inspection reports and compliance documentation for accuracy.
- PCMM and CMM programmer/operator
Quality Inspector
Teledyne Brown Engineering
Huntsville, Alabama
10.2008 - 01.2013
- Inspected components for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Documented inspection results using standardized reporting tools and procedures.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Conducted audits of production processes to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on quality inspection techniques and best practices.
- Utilized measurement tools to verify product dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- PCMM and CMM programmer/operator.
- Assisted in developing inspection protocols for new product lines and revisions.
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Documented, filed, and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents, including FAIR, to meet AS9100 requirements.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
- Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects.
- Collaborated with other departments on improvement projects related to quality assurance initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership
University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama, AL12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Athens State University
Athens, Alabama, AL08-1999
Skills
- Quality management
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
- Statistical monitoring
- Process improvement
- Inspection planning
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Quality documentation
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Team leadership
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Leidos
11.2023 - Current
Quality Engineer Manager
Teledyne Brown Engineering
06.2018 - 10.2023
Quality Engineer
Teledyne Brown Engineering
01.2013 - 06.2018
Quality Inspector
Teledyne Brown Engineering
10.2008 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Leadership
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Athens State University