MICHAEL T. SZAROLETA
Freeport,FL
Summary
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Results-driven Quality Assurance professional with over 30 years of experience in ensuring compliance with quality standards, engineering requirements, and contractual obligations. Adept at maintaining cost control, adhering to schedules, and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. Skilled in Supplier Quality, AS9100 Compliance, Source Surveillance, Sub-Tier Supplier Control, and Quality System Audits. Extensive background in Aircraft Modification, Final Assembly, Major Sub-Assemblies, Functional Equipment, Detail Parts, and First Article Inspection.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineering Supervisor
Vertex Aerospace
10.2015 - Current
- Provide leadership and supervision to the Quality Engineering team, ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes
- Review engineering packages to ensure first-time quality and adherence to specifications
- Manage customer concerns through root cause corrective action processes
- Conduct internal and supplier audits, implement procedure revisions, and report metrics
- Lead the conversion to AS9100D and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Successfully managed the work transfer from an acquired company and integrated it into the existing Quality Management System.
Owner
Pop-A-Lock of Jackson
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Oversaw all aspects of business operations as CEO, making strategic decisions
- Managed finances, marketing, personnel, and ensured timely and professional services
- Achieved 30% annual growth and received the New Franchise of the Year Award.
Engineer Supplier
Northrop Grumman Corp
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Conducted various Supplier Management activities, including in-process audits and AS9102 FAI review
- Emphasized risk assessments, mentored suppliers, and facilitated root cause corrective actions
- Participated in environmental testing, qualification testing, and acceptance testing
- Represented the company at program reviews and physical configuration reviews.
Program Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corp
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Led the attainment of Boeing D1-9000A (ISO 9001-2000) Certification
- Coordinated Quality activities for the Boeing Door Transition across multiple locations
- Ensured compliance with production, vendor, and customer requirements
- Conducted root cause analysis and corrective actions, provided customer support for 737 and 757 Doors.
Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corp
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Analyzed root causes and implemented corrective actions
- Reviewed engineering drawings and process specifications
- Assisted in the conversion to ISO 9001 standards
- Specialized in Electrical, Hydraulic, Structural, Test and Checkout, Aircraft Modification, and Low Observable systems.
Aircraft Amazement Systems Specialist
United States Air Force
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Loaded, maintained, and troubleshooted aircraft weapons and avionics systems
- Supervised maintenance operations and coordinated flightline activities.
Education
DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
CORP - undefined
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
AS9100D Certified Quality Auditor – - undefined
L3 TECHNOLOGIES
2017
AS9100 Certified Quality Auditor - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
2009
undefined
APOLLO HIGH SCHOOL
1985
Skills
- Corrective Action Plans
- Process Optimization
- Quality Procedures
- Process Control Documentation
- Non-Conformance Reports
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Customer Satisfaction
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Time Management
- Root Cause Identification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Internal Audit Coordination
- Supplier Quality Management
- Quality Inspections
Timeline
Quality Engineering Supervisor
Vertex Aerospace
10.2015 - Current
Owner
Pop-A-Lock of Jackson
01.2009 - 01.2014
Engineer Supplier
Northrop Grumman Corp
01.1999 - 01.2009
Program Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corp
01.1996 - 01.1999
Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corp
01.1990 - 01.1996
Aircraft Amazement Systems Specialist
United States Air Force
01.1985 - 01.1990
DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
CORP - undefined
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
AS9100D Certified Quality Auditor – - undefined
L3 TECHNOLOGIES
AS9100 Certified Quality Auditor - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
undefined
APOLLO HIGH SCHOOL