Parthena R. Loosli
Gresham,USA
Summary
Desire for a position as a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer II – Aerospace
PCC
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for overseeing Pratt & Whitney, PWC, GKN & ITP with the following: Quality duties, MRB Activity, Customer Complaints, Process Change Request & FAI Submittal, PSIPs, PPAP (PFMEA, Control Plan, Flow Diagrams, Interim B, Interim A to Full Approval. Responsible for Audits; therefore: MCL, ESA & MPPA Audits, PWC Audit, and RR Supplier Assessment Audit. SAE Certified, Pratt & Whitney, RR, Honeywell, GKN & ITP for DSQR. Responsible for Heat treat PVN’s, HIP RPD responses for my own product, and would assist with other customers as necessary. Responsible for contract review on purchase orders, RCA’s, 8D Corrective Action as request via OEMs. Responsible for 4 Blockers, Fault Tree to various OEMs as needed.
Quality Engineer
Stack Metallurgical Services Inc.
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: (Specialized in all methods of Heat Treatment)
- Responsible for overseeing all SAT & TUS Data. Responsible for the Reports to validate First Article Product through Heat Treatment. Responsible for reviewing all SAT & TUS Data. Responsible for the Metallographic / Hardness Room, Weekly Stamps, Calibrations, Round Robin studies. Worked with the Quality Manager in two Nadcap Heat Treatment & Metallographic Renewal of Certification. Assisted with 10 job packets and providing adequate information for the pre-audit submission. Worked with the Nadcap Engineer for closure on findings. Responsible for RCA External and providing root cause & corrective action. Reviewed government contracts with several FARs and reassured that Stack HT was meeting requirements. Coordinated all calibration and ordered equipment for the endothermic furnaces. Worked Quality Manager on Boeing to maintain certification for D1-4426, Pratt & Whitney & RR—(PCC-SSBO). Worked with PCC-Deer Creek Engineers on Heat Treat Loads and when there were Reported Deviation.
Quality
VSE Engineering Tech. IV
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Responsible for First Article; therefore cut-up, customer requirements and submittal via customer portal or paper documentation. DSQR certified for various OEMs. Submitted previous concessions to various OEMs with follow-up. Experienced in creating work instructions via RDM.
Quality
VSE Engineering Technician IV
09.2013 - 02.2017
- Responsible for the Document Center for both SSBO/SSB1 – responsible for tech. card approval, dispatch and ROC drawing distribution for engineering. Responsible for customer specs, QCM’s, drawings & distribution between SSBO & OE’s, Engineering & others with maintain copies pending incorporation with other facilities. Responsible for all internal QCM Audits and have conducted external Supplier Surveillance Audits when requested. Frequently pre-audits for visual and dimensional purposes to ensure that systems, procedures and employees understand the importance of complying with PCC requirements.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor II / OSP
PCC Structurals, Inc.
06.2007 - 09.2013
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing exceptional performance, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Achieved on-time delivery of finished products through efficient coordination of resources and close monitoring of production progress against deadlines.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior management to identify growth opportunities and align production capabilities with company objectives.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing processes and reducing waste in the workplace.
Quality Engineering Technician IV / VSE
PCC Structurals, Inc
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians, fostering a culture of learning and professional development within the team.
- Processed the majority of First Articles (VSE) (therefore, GE, Rolls-Royce, AVIO and Commercial Product involving preparation of casting, marking, sectioning, preparation of the sample request, providing the best price, turnaround and laboratory to perform the testing. Complied data collection of mechanical testing, manufacturing trial runs, cost outs and converted them into excel, chart format or power point presentation for engineering & customer review. Milestone kept update for VSE packages on the P Drive for access for engineering & management that corresponded with customer deadlines. Responsible for administrating MRB’s to various customers, providing dimensional data via AS9102, GE systems and creating technique cards through the RDM system. Held Part Engineer Duties: cost out trials, shrink studies and trouble-shooting ways of correcting problems on the manufacturing levels. Proficient in testing field background in determining procedures, therefore through ASTM requirements, PCC Quality Systems, PCP’s, SOP’s, customer specifications as required applied to troubleshooting recurring failures.
Business Development Manager
Dickson Testing Company
02.2004 - 05.2006
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Duties included - ensured that the current customer account base was provided with excellent customer service and assisted in failure analysis through the NW Territory. Provided quotes, sent literature, pricing on testing to current & future customers. Constantly increased sales & profits in the NW Territory and advanced growth within the laboratory services and equipment recommendations. Traveled to past and new customers to present all the services this full laboratory had to offer. Territories included: Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona and Idaho. Other functions involved reviewing orders and contracts via traveling to new or old customers and communicating with phone & e-mail. Dealt with complaints, collections, nonconformance’s and provided engineering consultation with casting & foundry facilities.
Business Development Manager
Bodycote Laboratory
01.2001 - 09.2003
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries
- Duties included – Quality assurance of certification of compliance for part lot & metal proving testing inputted into the LIMS Computer System. Reviewed all requisitions from PCC and Third Party for testing parameters and ensured that customer specifications were met. Evaluated conformances and assigned replacement testing for chemical or mechanical through LOM 1.20 and customer specification supplied via PCC. Other functions consisted of reviewing orders, contracts, specification overview, notifying the customer of failures and initiating additional testing. Updated the LIMS System (laboratory internal management system of all testing submitted electronically & manually) with new & old tech. cards, metal specifications, and specials. PCC Metal specification updates and drawing changes. Managed manpower to support workloads provided by various PCC Facilities and dealt with all levels of management. Performed engineering consultation with quality & part engineering and was the liaison between Bodycote versus PCC when necessary.
Quality Engineering Technician IV
PCC Structurals, Inc.
08.1987 - 12.2000
- Responsible for compliance part lot & metal proving testing through data entry into the LIMS Computer System, reviewed all requisitions from PCC and Third Party for testing parameters and ensured that customer specifications were met. Reviewed non-conformances and assigned replacement testing for chemical or mechanical through LOM 1.20 and customer specification supplied via PCC. Other functions consisted of reviewing orders, contracts, specification overview, notifying the customer of failures and initiating additional testing. Conducted external chemistry round robins with other laboratories to fulfill PCC QCM requirements to verify X-Ray instrumentation was meeting industry standards. Continually updated the LIMS system with new parts, PCC Metal specification updates drawing changes. Managed manpower to support workloads provided by various PCC Facilities. Performed engineering consultation with quality & part engineering and was the liaison between Bodycote versus PCC when necessary.
Education
B.S. - Administration of Justice, History
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon 06-1985
Supervisor Training Course - undefined
PCC
SAE Certified -
SAE
11-2025
BD Certified - undefined
PCC
01.2025
Passed Nadcap HT Exam -
PRI Nadcap
04-2025
Skills
- 38 years of Aerospace & Manufacturing experience 20 Years in the Laboratory (PCC, Bodycote & Dickson) 18 years at PCC-SSBO (Technician, Manufacturing Supervisor, VSE Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer)
- Hold a solid understanding of PCC quality control theory / practices, quality system requirements QCM, QCI, BSM, SOP’s, PCP’s, ISO 9000, AS13100 and Nadcap accreditations
Timeline
Quality Engineer II – Aerospace
PCC
06.2022 - 02.2023
Quality Engineer
Stack Metallurgical Services Inc.
04.2021 - 06.2022
Quality
VSE Engineering Tech. IV
02.2017 - 04.2020
Quality
VSE Engineering Technician IV
09.2013 - 02.2017
Manufacturing Production Supervisor II / OSP
PCC Structurals, Inc.
06.2007 - 09.2013
Quality Engineering Technician IV / VSE
PCC Structurals, Inc
01.2005 - 06.2007
Business Development Manager
Dickson Testing Company
02.2004 - 05.2006
Business Development Manager
Bodycote Laboratory
01.2001 - 09.2003
Quality Engineering Technician IV
PCC Structurals, Inc.
08.1987 - 12.2000
Supervisor Training Course - undefined
PCC
BD Certified - undefined
PCC
B.S. - Administration of Justice, History
Portland State University
SAE Certified -
SAE
Passed Nadcap HT Exam -
PRI Nadcap
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