Robin Salfford Warren
Mobile,AL
Summary
Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Dedicated to going above and beyond to mitigate risk and improve quality. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Quality Lead / DOA Manager
Airbus Americas Engineering
02.2013 - Current
- Lead a team of quality engineers to ensure consistent adherence to industry standards, company policies and quality practices.
- Nominated at DOA Manager to lead the Independent Monitoring function for Airbus Americas Engineering, including responsibility for DOA compliance and improvement.
- Contribute to overall efficiency within the engineering function through the development and implementation of effective quality management plans at the team level .
- Work across disciplines with various internal and external customers to manage diverse quality issues using problem solving methodologies
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as ISO 9001 and EASA Part 21 by conducting regular audits both internally and externally.
- Championed the development and implementation of Airbus Quality Standards including PPS, APQP, DFMEA, etc. within engineering to safeguard against operational disruption and ensure timely response to nonconformances.
- Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.
- Collect and analyze data, develop quality reports and provide management with the necessary information to make data-driven decisions regarding quality performance
- Provide process support for process management teams to drive process and efficiency improvements.
Process Excellence Architect
Northrop Grumman
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Led the re-architecture of the process/knowledge management environment for a 10K employee operation to create consumable and effective processes for the end user and ensure compliance to customer requirements.
Lead Business Management Systems Specialist
ThyssenKrupp Steel USA
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Developed and deployed an integrated business management system in "greenfield" environment
- Led certification and accreditation activities based on industry and automotive specific requirements
- Integrated business processes using TIBCO Nimbus Control software for process mapping and document control
- Applied international quality management requirements (ISO 9001:2008) to business processes to ensure compliance to the standards
- Collaborated with department process owners to develop and monitor process performance
- Developed and executed internal auditing program, including training of auditors and end users
- Successfully achieved ISO 9001:2008 registration in April 2012.
Sr. Project Quality Engineer
Kohler Engines
06.2007 - 03.2010
- Supervised a team of two inspectors, one technician, and one entry level engineer.
- Managed supply base of aluminum/iron castings and various finished components such as plastics, stampings, electronic components, etc
- Participated on cross functional commodity teams to develop Kohler Engines sourcing strategy, qualify strategic suppliers and implement the strategy to drive supply related cost reductions
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring non-conformances, leading to the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recorded 64% reduction in PPM for 4 key suppliers from 2008 to 2010
- Performed regular audits of internal processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and driving change initiatives.
- Led the activities for receiving inspection and finished goods auditing in accordance with applicable Quality System and ISO requirements and procedures
- Tracked warranty claims to develop supplier corrective action
Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Johnson Controls, Inc
06.2001 - 06.2007
- Supervised a team of two quality technicians and two customer on-site liaisons
- Successfully executed manufacturing readiness plans for the launch of 4 new automotive platforms
- Reduced customer PPM from 186 PPM to 17 PPM for assigned commodities in an 18 month period
- Conducted product audits and first article inspections to ensure compliance with quality requirements
- Optimized supplier relationships by evaluating their performance against established metrics and driving continuous improvement efforts
- Successfully completed Green Belt projects for process improvements and cost savings. Fiscal Year 2006 savings total of $76K
Strategic Sourcing Program Manager
Rockwell International
02.2000 - 06.2001
- Managed $70 Million dollars of annual spend in the commodity categories of Fasteners and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products
- Developed commodity strategies based on market conditions, industry technology and business unit needs
- Coordinated the setup of in-plant inventory stores using Kanban system to better control distribution of purchased products
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Sr. Procurement Quality Engineer
Rockwell Collins
05.1997 - 02.2000
- Led cross-functional commodity teams for electromechanical components
- Optimized supplier performance through regular assessment and feedback, leading to increased product reliability and cost savings
Education
B.S. in Industrial Engineering -
University of Alabama
05.1997
Skills
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Corrective Action Planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Advanced Product Quality Planning
- Internal Auditing
- External Auditing
- Supplier quality
- Quality Management Systems
- Six Sigma Methodologies
Certification
- ISO 9001:2008 RABSQA Lead Auditor
- ISO/TS16949:2009 RABSQA Lead Auditor
- RABQSA AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Lead Auditor
- Airbus Audit Team Leader and Full Time Auditor
- Airbus Practical Problem Solving Facilitator
- Kepner Tregoe
- Certified Green Belt - Johnson Controls Automotive Group
- Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Core Tools Trainer - APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC
Areas Of Strength And Expertise
- Quality and Business Management Systems
- Supply Chain Management
- Process Implementation and Management
- Process and Productivity Improvement
- Team Management and Effectiveness
- Auditing
- Manufacturing Startups
References
- Brian Hughes - Airbus Space and Defense - professional reference
- Lorry Smith - Northrop Grumman - professional reference
- Symentha McDonald - Bishop State Community College - personal reference
- Marlon Jones - 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile - personal reference
Timeline
Process Excellence Architect
Northrop Grumman
03.2022 - 11.2022
Engineering Quality Lead / DOA Manager
Airbus Americas Engineering
02.2013 - Current
Lead Business Management Systems Specialist
ThyssenKrupp Steel USA
03.2010 - 02.2013
Sr. Project Quality Engineer
Kohler Engines
06.2007 - 03.2010
Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Johnson Controls, Inc
06.2001 - 06.2007
Strategic Sourcing Program Manager
Rockwell International
02.2000 - 06.2001
Sr. Procurement Quality Engineer
Rockwell Collins
05.1997 - 02.2000
B.S. in Industrial Engineering -
University of Alabama
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