Phillip Jordan Epps
Midlothian
Summary
Proactive Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong background in supplier and factory-floor nonconformance management and cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in leading RCCA investigations and applying process improvement strategies to enhance product quality and compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Arlington
03.2024 - Current
- Dispositions of supplier nonconformances ensured compliance with engineering and purchase requirements.
- Lead RCCA investigations while collaborating with cross-functional teams using structured problem‑solving and AI‑based analysis tools.
- Conducted supplier surveillance and audits to identify process gaps, enabling targeted product improvements.
- Apply AS9100/AS9102, IPC, J‑STD, and MRB practices to validate supplier processes, FAI packages, and drawing requirements.
Quality Assurance Engineer II
RTX Corporation
Dallas
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Supported high-volume microelectronics manufacturing for space and airborne systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects.
- Conducted nonconformance investigations, implementing corrective actions to restore product conformity.
- Analyzed measurement systems for accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility, and stability.
- Developed quality training packages to enhance audit consistency, failure analysis execution, and defect reduction.
UAS Research Lab Engineer
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted unmanned aerial systems (UAS) research and operations for Department of Defense projects exceeding $1 million.
- Designed UAS system architecture and operational requirements for power-line inspection missions for local utility company.
- Accumulated over 500 hours of flight time across multiple UAS platforms.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05-2017
Skills
- Supplier quality assurance
- AS9100 compliance
- Supplier audits
- FAI package validation
- Nonconformance management
- Root cause analysis
- PFMEA
- Quality management systems
- Process improvement
- Data analytics
- Manufacturing support
- GD&T principles
- J-STD-001 Certified
- IPC-A-600 Acceptability of PWBs Mods Certified
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
J-STD-001 Soldering, MFC - Issued Aug. 2025
Timeline
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer II
RTX Corporation
01.2020 - 03.2024
UAS Research Lab Engineer
University of the Incarnate Word
09.2017 - 06.2019
MBA - Business Administration
University of The Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of The Incarnate Word