John Sahr
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Highly efficient quality assurance safety officer with excellent leadership ability and talent in conventional ordnance weapons. Well-versed in U.S. Navy quality assurance metrics and offering three years of experience in underwater mines testing and technical troubleshooting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Santa Rita, Guam
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Assessed investigation reports of subordinate quality assurance personnel and addressed any procedural deviations.
- Monitored testing processes, test development and user acceptance testing.
- Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
- Kept inspection journals and daily summary logs as required.
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Sonar Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Manama, Bahrain
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range, and system statuses.
- Operated Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) throughout casualty responses/operations and normal operations.
- Adjusted equipment and system filters to mitigate biological and environmental impacts on acoustic data.
- Generated acoustic data media recordings and prepared media for shipment.
- Analyzed multiple data inputs across active and passive acoustic, Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) and tactical oceanographic.
- Figured range predictions for targets and real time propagation changes.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies, and servo systems.
- Recommended evasive actions, course and speed changes, and silent running actions.
- Conducted passive and active sonar searches for suspected targets.
- Initiated contact with vendors and built solid working relationships.
- Closely monitored A/N SQQ-32V(4) sonar equipment for functionality and efficiency based on diagrams, inspections and work reports.
- Compiled, processed and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
- Monitored mechanical factors such as load tolerances and equipment strain to identify failure points.
- Worked towards long-term success of mine neutralization projects by closely monitoring and recording minefield data in Sonar data recorder.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Maintained sonar systems on ships, troubleshooting and resolving detected issues to restore proper functionality.
- Updated daily sonar logs, contact reports and preformance documentation for accurate recordkeeping.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Bearing Service
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Monitoring Visits
- Sound Quality Management Techniques
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Productivity Benchmarks
- Active Listening
- Equipment Use
- Motivational Leadership
- Corrective Actions
- Defect Documentation
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of fifteen staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2020 - 06.2023
Sonar Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2017 - 07.2020
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Bearing Service
11.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School
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