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Mary Sullivan
Afton,USA
Summary
Results-driven quality professional with 11 years in chemical process control and laboratory diagnostics within aerospace manufacturing. Specializes in data-driven root cause analysis for compliance with industrial specifications and environmental regulations. Audits complex analytical data and collaborates with technical teams to minimize product defects. Aiming to leverage expertise as Lead Quality Engineer to enhance component reliability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Supervisor
Amphenol Aerospace
Sidney, New York
04.2024 - Current
- Led technical efforts for industrial wastewater operations, achieving compliance with NYS DEC, US EPA, and SPDES regulations.
- Audited daily analytical chemistry data and wet chemistry results, ensuring accurate monitoring and proactive mitigation of process drift.
- Collaborated with maintenance engineering and production supervisors to minimize operational downtime and improve overall productivity.
- Managed chemical and waste mitigation budgets, optimizing resource consumption through targeted process improvements.
- Advised on facility expansion and modernization, overseeing structural layouts for automation plating lines to enhance operational efficiency.
- Directed a fast-tracked six-month laboratory renovation project from design to completion, maintaining schedule and budget.
- Participate in customer audits including Lockheed Martin, L3-Harris, BAE, AeroJet, and Collins.
Plating Process Control Engineer & WWTP Engineer
Amphenol Aerospace
Sidney, New York
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Oversaw chemical processing and electroplating lines for defense applications, achieving compliance and enhancing reliability.
- Engineered tin-zinc coating process to meet stringent performance and environmental specifications, supporting sustainability goals.
- Investigated process deviations using Shainin methodologies and root cause analysis, leading to improved process stability.
- Implemented CAPA strategies to enhance stability and reduce operational waste.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Maintained all relevant documents related to inspections and audits in an organized manner.
Plating Process Control Technician
Amphenol Aerospace
Sidney, New York
09.2015 - 10.2020
- Conducted precision chemical analysis and auto-titrations, ensuring adherence to quality standards for aerospace electroplating production lines.
- Verified in-process plating chemistry compliance with internal baselines and military specifications.
- Logged analytical metrics in True Chem to ensure accurate tracking of chemical maintenance additions.
- Maintained laboratory tracking data to improve traceability and compliance with internal protocols.
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Kerry
Norwich, New York
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Conducted routine chemical and microbiological analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods to meet stringent quality control limits.
- Interpreted complex test results against specifications, recommending process adjustments that maintained production standards.
- Verified laboratory and production outcomes through data audits, identifying deviations to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Authored technical reports, protocols, and deviation reports, ensuring data traceability and compliance documentation.
Education
B.S. - Biology and Chemistry
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, New York05-2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Water & Wastewater
Environmental Training Center At SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY 10.2017 - 10.2017
A.S. - Biology
SUNY Broome
Binghamton, New York06-2007
Skills
- Process validation
- Quality control and auditing
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance management
- Documentation control
- Data integrity and security
- Data management practices
- Root cause analysis
- PFMEA and corrective actions
- Preventive actions
- Data analysis
- Reporting and data tracking
- Calibrations and Preventative Maintenance
- Customer audits
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Multi-department coordination
- Technical documentation
- Process optimization
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Red X Apprentice, SHAININ Technology, 2025
- Department of Defense (DoD) CUI Training & ITAR Data Handling Certification, DoD, 2026
- Hazardous & Universal Waste Management, SUN Environmental 2026
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Supervisor
Amphenol Aerospace
04.2024 - Current
Plating Process Control Engineer & WWTP Engineer
Amphenol Aerospace
10.2020 - 04.2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Water & Wastewater
Environmental Training Center At SUNY Morrisville
10.2017 - 10.2017
Plating Process Control Technician
Amphenol Aerospace
09.2015 - 10.2020
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Kerry
09.2011 - 01.2015
B.S. - Biology and Chemistry
SUNY Oneonta
A.S. - Biology
SUNY Broome