Jona Biwot
Arlington,WA
Summary
Experienced FAA QC/QA professional with a demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods, and data analysis.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
FAA ODA Inspector
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
04.2007 - 11.2021
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for engineering to develop resolutions.
- Performed standard first-article inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Responsible for processing all returns (RMA) and non-standard goods returned under existing agreements and warranties with clients.
- Used quality systems, document control, product sustaining, knowledge of ISO 9001, quality audits, process control, Six Sigma, CAPA, lean manufacturing, and 7's systems.
- Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Used IFE testers, analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Conducted EMC and environmental test sets in New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and Rhode Island, both off-site and out-of-state, to verify that it conforms and is compliant with engineering specifications.
- Drafted FAA's Form 8130-9 statement of conformance on behalf of Boeing and other customers.
- Created and signed FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness approval certificates.
Quality Assurance Specialist
TTM Technologies, Inc
06.2002 - 01.2006
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance program to guarantee organization products met safety and quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis on nonconformance to identify cause and prevent reoccurrence
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Liaised with vendors and end-users to uncover system optimization opportunities.
- Audited activities of workers on production lines and shipping and receiving.
Education
ISO 9001:2015 QMS Execution And Auditing Technique
Alison - CPD Certified
Accredited Online Certification01.2024
QE Supplier Quality Evaluation & Management
Alison - CPD Certified
Accredited Online Certification01.2024
Associate of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Cascadia Community College
Bothell, WA12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA07.1999
Skills
- FAA ODA-Certified
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous improvement
- Corrective Action Analysis
- Industry Knowledge
- Quality Auditing
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- MS office
- Java
Timeline
FAA ODA Inspector
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
04.2007 - 11.2021
Quality Assurance Specialist
TTM Technologies, Inc
06.2002 - 01.2006
ISO 9001:2015 QMS Execution And Auditing Technique
Alison - CPD Certified
QE Supplier Quality Evaluation & Management
Alison - CPD Certified
Associate of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Cascadia Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Northwest University
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