Luke Ache
Principal Level Quality Engineer
Arkadelphia,AR
Summary
Principal Level Quality Engineer adept at performing corrective actions and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Principal Quality Engineer
Raytheon
03.2025 - Current
- Serves as the primary quality interface with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), facilitating on-site surveillances, resolving non-conformances, and ensuring compliance with all applicable defense standards.
- Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams through the entire 8D problem-solving process, effectively identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions to enhance product quality.
- Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and participates in design reviews with engineering teams to proactively address quality issues.
Quality Engineer II
Blue Origin
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Reviewed and approved work orders to ensure that assembly and testing is in accordance with drawing requirements
- Performed PR/MRB functions on all nonconformances for Combustion Devices and Turbopumps
- Led FAI's in accordance with AS9102 for several key components for Combustion Devices and Turbopumps
Corporate Quality Engineer
Ball Corporation
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted new and existing plants with line commissioning, qualification, ISO 9001 implementation and compliance
- Collaborated with domestic and international plants on continuous improvements projects
- Performed process capability studies and analysis to improve aluminum can forming processes
Quality Engineer
Hexcel
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Successfully managed both internal and customer non-conformance reports
- Assisted quality technicians in developing inspection plans and standard work procedures
- Led containment efforts, root cause finding and corrective actions for customer non-conformance reports
Quality Engineer
Trane Technologies
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 01.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN 08.2004 - 08.2008
Skills
Minitab
Oracle R12
SPC
8D
AS 9100
undefinedCertification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (SSGBC), University of California San Diego
Timeline
Certified AS9100 D Lead Auditor, Velocity 360
01-2026
Principal Quality Engineer
Raytheon
03.2025 - Current
Quality Engineer II
Blue Origin
07.2022 - 02.2025
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (SSGBC), University of California San Diego
12-2020
Corporate Quality Engineer
Ball Corporation
08.2020 - 05.2022
Quality Engineer
Hexcel
08.2019 - 05.2020
Quality Engineer
Trane Technologies
05.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
01.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Metropolitan State University
08.2004 - 08.2008
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