Certified Green Belt with 9+ years of Quality Engineering in manufacturing (metal, plastic) for medical and automotive sectors. Experienced in ISO, IATF, FDA standards; GD&T, SPC, PPAP, RCA, CMM; proficient in MS Office, Minitab
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Supervisor/Operations & Quality Manager
Tyden Brooks
Angola, IN
04.2023 - 04.2025
Managed 20+ staff, overseeing QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 17712); led internal/external audits.
Led plant shutdown project, improved order backlog from ~$250k to ahead schedule.
Coordinated product testing, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Managed supplier performance, customer complaints, KPIs, and continuous improvement.
Quality Engineer
Avalign
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2022 - 04.2023
Supported new product launches in ISO 13485 environment: reviewed FAI, CAPAs, customer complaints.
Conducted capability studies, Gage R&Rs using Minitab.
Developed Control Plans, processed non-conformances, and collaborated with suppliers.
Quality Engineer
SCP Limited
Auburn, IN
12.2021 - 04.2022
Managed PPAP for gas igniter manufacturing; performed root cause analysis.
Created work instructions, trained technicians, issued quality alerts, coordinated with suppliers.
Quality Engineer
Kautex
Avilla, IN
03.2020 - 12.2021
Led PPAP, audits, and customer interactions for automotive fuel tanks.
Solved production issues via problem-solving teams; verified parts with CMM.
Implemented error-proofing and standardized work instructions.
Manufacturing/Quality Engineer
Ventra Angola, LLC
Angola, IN
06.2015 - 03.2020
Oversaw quality control for automotive parts; executed PPAP and Gage R&Rs.
Developed electronic SPC data collection, trained new auditors.
Education
B.S. - Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Purdue University
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt (Certified)
- ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Internal Auditor (Certified)
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
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