Martin McTighe
Los Lunas
Summary
Certified Quality Engineer with extensive experience in medical, aerospace, and automotive sectors. Expertise in root cause analysis and statistical process control, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions that enhance product quality and compliance with ISO standards.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Quality Engineer
Jabil
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of products for quality compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve overall product quality.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in product defects and non-conformance, informing quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis for detected faults and developed corrective actions.
- Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why's methodologies.
- Performed data analysis to identify root causes of quality issues and developed corrective actions.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality objectives.
- Developed reports summarizing key metrics on product quality, driving focus on defect rates and cycle time reduction efforts.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
- Trained personnel on the use of various quality control tools such as Statistical Process Control charts, Process Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
- Participated in product development meetings, providing input on quality considerations.
- Implemented corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformities identified during quality inspections.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives for product failures, significantly reducing defect rates.
- Conducted regular quality audits and assessments to ensure adherence to quality management systems.
- Ensured safe working conditions through regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Contributed to root cause evaluation to mitigate risk and foster continuous improvement.
- Conducted training sessions on quality standards and procedures for new employees and team members.
- Managed the calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement solutions for quality-related issues.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
Sr. Site Mechanical and Quality Engineer
Seitz LLCTorrington
Torrington
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Conducted quality audits on production processes and products.
- Developed and maintained quality documentation and reports.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conformance incidents.
- Trained staff on quality standards and best practices.
- Utilized statistical process control tools for monitoring processes.
- Reviewed supplier quality performance and initiated improvements.
- Facilitated root cause analysis for recurring defects in products.
- Developed and maintained Quality Assurance procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Performed root cause analysis for detected faults and developed corrective actions.
- Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Whys methodologies.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, process specifications, test requirements, inspection plans, and other technical documents for accuracy.
- Performed data analysis to identify root causes of quality issues and developed corrective actions.
- Trained personnel on the use of various quality control tools such as Statistical Process Control charts, Process Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of new processes for improved product quality.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization based on best practices from industry standards.
- Developed reports summarizing key metrics related to product quality including defect rates, cycle time reduction efforts.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
- Provided guidance in the development of sampling plans for incoming material inspections.
- Designed and executed test plans for product validation and reliability testing.
- Analyzed quality metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality objectives.
- Conducted regular quality audits and assessments to ensure adherence to quality management systems.
- Utilized statistical process control techniques to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
- Managed supplier quality performance, ensuring materials met stringent quality requirements.
- Managed the calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated with external quality auditors during annual audits and assessments.
- Implemented corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformities identified during quality inspections.
- Participated in product development meetings, providing input on quality considerations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality control procedures to ensure product compliance with industry standards.
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Conducted analyses addressing failure, reliability or yield improvement.
- Designed engineering experiments.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
Quality Engineer
EDAC Technologies
01.2013 - 01.2014
Quality Engineer
Trumpf
01.2012 - 01.2013
Supplier Quality Engineer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
01.2009 - 01.2012
Quality Engineer
Howmet Aerospace / Alcoa Howmet / Arconic
01.2005 - 01.2009
Freight Team
The Home Depot
01.2002 - 01.2005
Quality Engineer
Dupont Photomasks / Toppan Photomasks
01.2000 - 01.2002
Engineering Technician
Silicon Valley Group / ASML
01.1995 - 01.2000
Process Engineer
Dupont Photomasks / Toppan Photomasks
01.1989 - 01.1995
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering Program
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT01-1998
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Minor - Information Systems
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY01-1987
Skills
- Quality audits
- Process improvement
- Statistical process control
- Data analysis
- Corrective actions
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
Employee Associations
- Jabil, Site Quality Engineer, 01/01/19 - present
- Seitz LLC, Sr. Quality Engineer, 01/01/14 - 12/31/19
- EDAC Technologies, Quality Engineer, 01/01/13 - 12/31/14
- Trumpf, Quality Engineer, 01/01/12 - 12/31/13
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Supplier Quality Engineer, 01/01/09 - 12/31/12
- Howmet Aerospace / Alcoa Howmet / Arconic, Quality Engineer, 01/01/05 - 12/31/09
- The Home Depot, Freight Team, 01/01/02 - 12/31/05
- Dupont Photomasks / Toppan Photomasks, Quality Engineer, 01/01/00 - 12/31/02
- Dupont Photomasks / Toppan Photomasks, Process Engineer, 01/01/89 - 12/31/95
- Silicon Valley Group / ASML, Engineering Technician, 01/01/95 - 12/31/00
Professional Certifications And Affiliations
- American Vacuum Society
- Society of Vacuum Coaters
- Certified Designated Trainer
- American Society of Quality
- American Chemical Society
Accomplishments
- Developed and initiated Vacuum Science Technology Process for the removal of contaminants for Evaporation and Sputtering manufacturing.
- Designed and implemented Aluminum Foil and Teflon Disposable Shielding system for Evaporation Systems reducing cost and product contamination in clean room environment.
- Designed and implemented recycled source for evaporative coatings, significantly reducing cost.
- Conducted experiments, implemented process improvements, and ensured quality results.
- Monitored Reduced and Maintained single defect per million for all product lines.
- Maintained Internal production failure of 2% or less for manufactured product.
- Conducted Returned Product Failure Testing, Analysis and Reporting for Quality and Process improvement.
- Developed and implemented Quality assurance and technical training programs.
- Developed Poka Yoke fixtures and gages for aerospace and injection molding manufacturing.
- Developed Supplier Evaluation database for Management purposes such as Auditing.
Computer Fluency
Personal Computers, Macintosh, Mainframes, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power point, Visio, Minitab, Solid works
Engineering And Project Experience
- Responsible for Airflow process for Turbine Blades and Vanes in manufacturing environment.
- Responsible for all Vacuum coating process.
- Assisted in process development for Teflon based organic coatings.
- Supplier, Internal and Customer Audit experience regarding process development and continuous improvement.
- Designed and integrated Quality process with Engineering and Customer Specifications for New Process Development.
- Assisted in the development of robotics for multiple purposes such as Injection molding, wafer handling, inspection, welding, and deburring.
Certification
Certified Quality Engineer
Timeline
Site Quality Engineer
Jabil
01.2019 - Current
Sr. Site Mechanical and Quality Engineer
Seitz LLCTorrington
01.2014 - 01.2019
Quality Engineer
EDAC Technologies
01.2013 - 01.2014
Quality Engineer
Trumpf
01.2012 - 01.2013
Supplier Quality Engineer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
01.2009 - 01.2012
Quality Engineer
Howmet Aerospace / Alcoa Howmet / Arconic
01.2005 - 01.2009
Freight Team
The Home Depot
01.2002 - 01.2005
Quality Engineer
Dupont Photomasks / Toppan Photomasks
01.2000 - 01.2002
Engineering Technician
Silicon Valley Group / ASML
01.1995 - 01.2000
Process Engineer
Dupont Photomasks / Toppan Photomasks
01.1989 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering Program
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Minor - Information Systems
Marist College