Julian Stead
North Olmsted
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Engineer specializing in process improvement and compliance with ISO/AS9100/IATF16949 standards. Expertise includes data analysis, programming languages, and statistical process control. Focused on cross-functional collaboration and driving timely resolutions to enhance product quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
Team Wendy
Cleveland
01.2025 - Current
- Lead Quality Engineer for NG IHPS product line. Led quality efforts to bring the organization through 6 successful GSI events for FY revenue.
- Drive lot approval for government source inspections through extensive lot data review and the creation of material test reports to satisfy DoD requirements
- Drove timely closure of open items in MRB process, ensuring compliance and product quality.
- Analyzed Tulip export data in PowerBi to ensure compliance with DoD requirements, supporting quality assurance initiatives.
- Developed Tulip MES applications integrated with PLC-controlled equipment, consuming real-time PLC signals and writing handshake events to coordinate machine state, quality checks, and operator workflows. Utilize the Tulip system to assist with production issues
- Participate in process improvement driven Kaizen events
- Managed incoming CARs for both internal and external customers
Quality Engineer
ABC Technologies
Canton
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Coordinated business transfer to Canton, OH location, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption
- Initiated PPAP re-approval for over 100 parts to applicable customers after part transfer
- Oversaw incoming corrective action requests for two facilities to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Presented high-level performance metrics to customer executive leadership, providing insights for informed decision-making
- Developed and standardized APQP (PFD, PFMEA, CP) workbooks for new and existing products, enhancing consistency and compliance post-transition
Customer Quality Engineer
Parker-Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems
Akron
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Investigated and resolved customer problem reports to ensure timely closure and enhance customer satisfaction
- Led and conducted supplier audits during onboarding process to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Review and approve Internal/Customer drawing design changes
- Supplier Management / Onboarding of aircraft critical electronic supplier
- Summarized and presented key performance metrics to customer executive leadership to support informed decision-making
- Utilize APQP principles to complete 'Gate Review' on new product launch
- Utilize SAP to obtain information upon customer request.
QUALITY ENGINEER – Airfoils/ Castings
Consolidated Precision Products
Euclid
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed FAI and process change validation submissions within customer portal software, facilitating timely approvals.
- Developed product quality acceptance plans and FAIs for customer approval, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Lead Auditor for facility Internal Audits to ISO/AS9100 Standard and customer requirements.
- Lead Auditor for Supplier Audits to ISO/AS9100 Standard and customer requirements
- Implemented quality system for initial ISO/AS9100 certification.
- Develop and obtain approval for procedures, standard work instructions & inspection of legacy and new parts.
- Participate on cross functional teams to complete root cause and corrective action implementation.
- Resolved non-conforming material/processes and customer complaints, maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction.
QUALITY ANALYST
The Timken Company
New Philadelphia
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Coordinated audit system for external and internal audits, including customer, NADCAP, and TQMS audits, ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
- Led, performed, and summarized Internal Audits to ISO/AS9100 Standard for multiple facilities.
- Led MRB (material review board) process, disposition, and investigation of product nonconformities.
- Managed the Global Quality Tracking System database for supplier non-conformances, Customer Complaints, and CAR/PARs while assuring a timely closure to all activities within.
- Oversaw government source inspections to ensure product quality and compliance with standards.
- Maintained the process control plan database and constructed new control plans using SQL software.
- Developed presentations and facilitated management review meetings across multiple facilities to drive quality improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kent State University
North Canton, Ohio05-2026
Associates of Science - Computer Science & Engineering
Stark State College
North Canton, OH01-2023
Skills
- Quality data analysis
- FAI and PPAP knowledge
- IATF 16949 compliance
- ISO 9001 standards adherence
- AS9100 certification familiarity
- Lean concepts application
- Improvement methodologies
- Process flow
- Control planning
- Statistical control
- Flowcharting
- CMM operation
- Measurement instruments
- Material disposition
- SAP and Oracle
- Teamcenter and IFS
- SQL design
- Excel proficiency
- Office Suite
- Software validation techniques
- Team collaboration
- RCCA analysis
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Advanced App Builder Certificate – Tulip University
- Data Analytics Certification – Stark State College, 2024
- Computer Programming Database SQL Certification – Stark State College, 2024
- Lead ISO/AS9100 Quality Auditor Certification– SAE International, 2021
- Secret Security Clearance – DoD – July 2025
- PFMEA/Control Plan – Onmex, 2016
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Team Wendy
01.2025 - Current
Quality Engineer
ABC Technologies
07.2023 - 11.2024
Customer Quality Engineer
Parker-Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems
08.2022 - 07.2023
QUALITY ENGINEER – Airfoils/ Castings
Consolidated Precision Products
05.2021 - 08.2022
QUALITY ANALYST
The Timken Company
06.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kent State University
Associates of Science - Computer Science & Engineering
Stark State College