Kyle Schulgen
Hazel Green,AL
Summary
Strategic leader in management field known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in operational strategy, team leadership, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager – Inspection and Engineering (2 Shifts)
Blue Origin
12.2021 - Current
- Lead inspection and quality engineering teams across two shifts, ensuring adherence to AS9100 standards and internal quality metrics
- Utilize SQL and Redshift to analyze quality trends, providing data-driven insights that enhance production performance by 15%
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, reducing inspection times by 20%
- Conduct periodic audits and data-driven analysis of quality system performance, presenting findings through Tableau dashboards to key stakeholders
Quality Engineer
Blue Origin
11.2020 - Current
- Implemented and enforced quality system processes across production environments, collaborating with engineering teams to develop data-driven quality controls
- Employed MySQL and Redshift to mine production data for root cause analysis, decreasing non-conformities by 10%
- Developed and maintained Tableau dashboards for real-time monitoring of key performance indicators, expediting decision-making
- Managed non-conformance reports (NCRs) and worked with suppliers to address quality issues, streamlining corrective actions
Quality Specialist
Blue Origin
11.2019 - Current
- Monitored production line operations and performed audits to ensure strict adherence to quality standards
- Leveraged data analysis tools, including SQL, to track and report defects and performance metrics
- Assisted in creating training materials and led workshops to build awareness and improve quality control procedures
Quality Engineering Technician
Tesla
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported the quality engineering team in analyzing production data using SQL queries to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Conducted tests on automotive components, ensuring compliance with Tesla’s stringent quality requirements
- Managed defect data and collaborated with engineers to implement solutions, reducing defect rates by 8%
- Maintained comprehensive Tableau dashboards to track key metrics across production lines and report progress to management
Quality Specialist
Virgin Galactic
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw quality control for sub-assembly and final aerospace product testing, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards
- Analyzed production quality data and conducted regular audits, identifying opportunities for process optimization
- Led root cause analysis on product failures, using MySQL to extract and analyze relevant data to improve reliability
Assembly/Composites Technician (Inter-stage)
SpaceX
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked on the assembly and integration of composite components for Falcon 9 inter-stages, ensuring quality control at every phase
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop and maintain production documentation, reducing errors in composite assembly
Composite Technician
General Atomics
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Fabricated composite parts for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), performing detailed inspections to ensure parts met design specifications
- Worked closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements
Education
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi
Tehachapi, CA08-2009
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Control (AS9100, ISO9001)
- SQL
- Redshift
- MySQL
- Tableau
- Data Mining & Analysis
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- PFMEA, SPC
- Process Improvement & Root Cause Analysis
- Aerospace & Automotive Manufacturing
Websites
Certification
- Yellow Belt, Green belt
- Certified lead auditor - Plexus
- Rigging, Crane certified - All american crane
Timeline
Quality Manager – Inspection and Engineering (2 Shifts)
Blue Origin
12.2021 - Current
Quality Engineer
Blue Origin
11.2020 - Current
Quality Specialist
Blue Origin
11.2019 - Current
Quality Engineering Technician
Tesla
01.2018 - 01.2019
Quality Specialist
Virgin Galactic
01.2016 - 01.2018
Assembly/Composites Technician (Inter-stage)
SpaceX
01.2014 - 01.2016
Composite Technician
General Atomics
01.2010 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi
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