Kanavis B. Denson
Muscle Shoals
Summary
Dynamic and goal-oriented Manager dedicated to continuous improvement and driving positive business impact. Talented problem-solver and leader with high-level business and financial acumen. Motivates teams to reach performance goals and business objectives. Seeking Mission Assurance Manger 2 position to leverage expertise and apply my strategic leadership to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineering/ Mission Assurance Manager
Northrop Grumman
04.2023 - Current
- Cross-train staff in secondary roles to expand operational diversity
- Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for critical operational problems
- Monitor employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps
- Identify characteristics and processes critical to production success, error control and defect elimination
- Evaluate nonconforming material and disposition based on cross-functional engineering review (Material Review Board Authority for site)
- Serve as SME for internal and external audits
- Improve manual processes and drive opportunities to map and automate procedures
- Plan and execute strategies to increase business and drive profit growth
Lead Mission Assurance Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Implemented robust quality control processes, resulting in more than 20% reduction in defects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure adherence to aerospace industry regulations
- Experience in process improvements to ensure the elimination of discrepancies in a process without sacrificing the quality of the process and/or product
- Participated in Pedigree reviews and audits for Atlas, Delta, F-35, and SLS programs as the quality subject matter expert
- Planned and implemented quality activities including writing product inspection plans, initiating material review board actions, resolving nonconforming material issues, and facilitating corrective actions
- Mentored novice engineers in secondary roles to expand operational diversity
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as AS9100 standards and compliance procedures
- Ensured product build documentation review and end-item data packages reviews were being done in accordance with specifications and contractual requirements
- Reviewed and populated program-specific component level engineering documents and work instructions against internal guidelines and customer specifications
- Represented Mission Assurance at program review boards including, but not limited to, Integrated Production Team (IPT), Configuration Control Board (CCB), and Plant Corrective Action Board (PCAB)
- Interpreted customer technical and Mission Assurance requirements, and ensured these requirements were integrated into first article inspection documents and work instructions
Pipe Inspector
Tuboscope
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided the necessary inspections to identify serviceable pipe for all drilling operations
- Detailed reports; In-depth analysis upon completion of job
- Ensure the company’s customers were provided defect free pipe by tallying (measuring), drifting (ensuring exact roundness) and cleaning (power washing) each piece of pipe
- Performed visual inspections while others performed electronic inspections by using x-ray, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, or electronic crawler inspection methods
- Inspected arriving materials and compared samples against materials specifications
- Adjusted, cleaned and repaired products or processing equipment to correct defects found during inspections
- Determined grade of products and approved or rejected batches
- Achieved professional finishes by removing defects and polishing surfaces
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
Water Transfer Operator
Nova Energy
04.2018
- Operated equipment necessary to layout and complete transfer systems such as tractor and hydraulic hose reels
- Inspected, maintained, and operated transfer equipment, booster pumps and water meters
- Input tracking data into designated computer/terminal
- General Maintenance of transfer equipment ("bolt on –bolt off")
- Worked safely in an independent environment by following procedures, identifying hazards, encouraging safe behavior
- Cross trained in other operations areas within the Savage Water Solutions (Fracking pads, Ball & Sleeve, and Wire Lines)
- Observed gauges and flowmeters to monitor tank levels, pressure and chemical amounts
- Signaled team members to execute flow start and stops, using radios, hand signals and telephone communication
- Documented daily functions and operational data, including gauging results and operating times
- Adjusted valves and controls to comply with product flow specifications
- Leveraged pipeline and interconnection knowledge to direct product movement through lines
Petroleum Supply Specialist
PFC, United States Army Reserves
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Primarily responsible for supervising 4 – 5 soldiers within ranks as a squad leader, while managing the reception, storage, and shipping of petroleum-based products
- Performed several preventative maintenance inspections or checklist on equipment, tankers, and other vehicles
- Issued lock-out/ tag out labels for nonconforming material to ensure it was identified and separated until repaired or disposed of to prevent failures or contamination in the field
- Issued and dispensed bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units
- Performed petroleum and water accounting duties
- Operated equipment used with petroleum and water distribution system and multiprocessor pipeline systems
- Trained junior personnel in operations procedures and safety practices
- Maintained functionality of storage, dispensing and distribution facilities
- Produced regular reports for senior officers on petroleum supply movements and inventory levels
- Completed routine preventive maintenance for equipment used in handling and storage of petroleum products
- Oversaw fleet maintenance, keeping vehicles in good operating condition
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Jackson State University
Skills
- Quality Management
- Aerospace Regulations Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Facilitator
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- TipQA
- Solumina
- MES
- EPIC, CPLM
- GD&T
- DISCUS
Accomplishments
- Quality Award for Northrop Grumman 2022
- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
- NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers)
Timeline
Quality Engineering/ Mission Assurance Manager
Northrop Grumman
04.2023 - Current
Lead Mission Assurance Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman
01.2019 - 01.2023
Pipe Inspector
Tuboscope
04.2018 - 11.2018
Water Transfer Operator
Nova Energy
04.2018
Petroleum Supply Specialist
PFC, United States Army Reserves
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Jackson State University
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