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Kevin Aban

San Luis Obispo,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable Quality Assurance Engineer with over ten years of experience in the aerospace industry. Wide-ranging skillset with an emphasis on supplier management. Proficient at improving company operations and product quality by maintaining mutually beneficial supplier relationships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Engineer

Rantec Power Systems Inc.
01.2014 - Current
  • Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both organizations.
  • Reduced product defects by closely monitoring supplier performance and providing regular feedback for improvement.
  • Enhanced supplier performance by implementing quality control processes and procedures.
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of supplier facilities to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential supply chain risks and develop relevant contingency plans.
  • Performed defect and root cause analysis, leading to overall improvements in product quality.
  • Supported the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) processes and compliance to AS9100 standards through regular audits and updates as needed.
  • Reviewed contract and purchase order requirements and ensured subsequent compliance.
  • Participated in regular Material Review Board (MRB) activities; provided technical support to determine product conformity to customer and design requirements.
  • Hosted and interfaced with government and customer source inspectors and representatives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Compiled and reviewed First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements.

Process Technology Intern

E&J Gallo Winery
07.2013 - 01.2014
  • Worked within a plant equipment center, monitoring performance, and supervising associated machinery and personnel on a daily basis
  • Designed experiments to help determine optimal settings for machine production

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
03.2013

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • AS9102 First Article Inspection
  • AS9100 Internal Auditor
  • IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620
  • ESD/FOD Prevention and Control

Certification

  • Certified IPC Specialist - IPC-A-600 & IPC-A-610

Timeline

Quality Assurance Engineer

Rantec Power Systems Inc.
01.2014 - Current

Process Technology Intern

E&J Gallo Winery
07.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
  • Certified IPC Specialist - IPC-A-600 & IPC-A-610
Kevin Aban