Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Timeline
Open To Work
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Paul Watrous

Port Orchard

Summary

Quality Assurance Specialist and Production Planner with strong expertise in compliance auditing, quality inspection, and process optimization. Demonstrated ability to enhance planning processes and drive continuous improvement in quality standards. Proven track record of achieving measurable results in quality enhancement initiatives.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

U.S. Navy, Civilian
Keyport

Quality Assurance Specialist
10.2022 - 05.2025

Job overview

Inspected work areas, products, and processes for compliance with all quality criteria.

Reviewed torpedo work packages for compliance with procedures and requirements, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Assessed planning and engineering recommendations for adherence to quality standards.

Conducted internal and external audits of projects, processes, and procedures for compliance.

Monitored findings from corrective and preventive action programs, facilitating timely and effective resolutions.

Evaluated and submitted deficiency reports on discrepancies identified during audits, contributing to continuous quality improvement.

Developed, maintained, and analyzed quality metrics to drive improvements.

Consulted with management on quality-related matters to enhance operational practices.

U.S. Navy, Civilian
Keyport

Production Planner
04.2018 - 10.2022

Job overview

Facilitated planning for standard and non-standard repair overhaul testing of undersea vehicle systems.

Reviewed customer requests for maintenance, determining necessary processes and work scope.

Collaborated with production managers and division heads to secure approval for unique process requirements.

Orchestrated team scheduling and hardware availability while resolving logistical challenges.

Leveraged problem-solving skills to address hardware constraints, translating customer needs into actionable tasks.

Utilized extensive knowledge of undersea vehicle systems to assess shop workload effectively.

Applied creativity in developing and adapting equipment and processes for complex event planning.

Education

Spartan School of Aeronautics
Tulsa, OK

06-2001

University Overview

  • Studied Airframe and Powerplant maintenance for Airplanes.
  • Graduated as a licensed Airframe and Powerplant technician with honors.
  • [Semester 1 & 2, 2000;Semester 1 & 2, 2001 ] - Honor Roll.

Skills

  • Quality inspection
  • Compliance auditing
  • Performance metrics
  • Process optimization
  • Production scheduling
  • Supply chain management
  • Inventory management
  • Production planning
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Quality control

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Salary Range

$65000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Quality Assurance Specialist

U.S. Navy, Civilian
10.2022 - 05.2025

Production Planner

U.S. Navy, Civilian
04.2018 - 10.2022

Spartan School of Aeronautics

Paul Watrous