Ryan Scott
Cape Canaveral,Florida
Summary
Motivated Quality Engineering professional with 15 years of experience in the Aerospace industry.
Quality professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and process optimization. Proven ability to enhance product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging technical skills and attention to detail.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Quality Engineer
Blue Origin
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Drove standardization efforts across multiple production lines to ensure consistent product output meeting stringent specifications.
- Developed comprehensive quality assurance plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Facilitated training sessions on various topics including statistical process control techniques, lean principles, or problem-solving methodologies for enhancing employee competencies within the organization.
- Implemented effective corrective action plans based on thorough data analysis and investigation findings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize design, manufacturing, and validation processes.
- Optimized inspection methods for decreased downtime while maintaining strict adherence to quality requirements.
- Championed process improvements initiatives, leading to reduced cycle times and increased production yields.
- Served as liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and customers to address concerns regarding product quality or performance issues.
- Managed risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in quality engineering, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
- Improved product quality by implementing robust testing procedures and updating manufacturing processes.
- Created detailed reports analyzing trends in product performance, identifying areas for enhancement or improvement.
- Streamlined production lines for increased efficiency, reducing defects and minimizing waste.
- Led Six Sigma projects resulting in cost savings through improved process capabilities and waste reduction strategies.
Quality Engineer
Blue Origin
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Served as a Quality Engineer to support the OLS machine shop
- Worked with Responsible Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers on Design, GD&T / Tolerancing to reduce aging non conformances
- Lead and drove manufacturing efficiency and eWO standardization with the Manufacturing Engineers
- Held meetings with Responsible Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers on the Sampling Inspection process as it pertains to our Key Characteristic SOP
- Trained Responsible Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers on the FAI process
- Conducted eWO Surveillance Audits and worked with Manufacturing Engineers for Redline changes to work order
- Change Notice Issues (company wide) Submitted RISK ticket to New Glenn Program Office
- Trainer for all machine shop personnel on Quality Systems
- Trainer for FAI process at OLS (site wide)
- Lead weekly meetings for FAI/work order traceability as it pertained to machine shop scheduling
- Lead Continuous Improvement efforts in the machine shop and worked with Dan McLaughlin and Bob Mabe to get all machine shop personnel trained on the importance of continuous improvement
- Responsible for reporting Quality Metrics
- Responsible for Non-Conformances and the Corrective Action processes
- SME: Inspection Software (HighQA) OLS (site wide)
- Responsible for creating FAI's and coordinating with Belcan Engineering for any overflow work
- Responsible for working with Engineering on stress data analysis for GS1/GS2 skirts and barrel panels
- Implemented Inspection Process Book to help aid the R.E for Stress Analysis
- Worked with Industrial Engineer on future machine shop schedule and how that will impact New Glenn
- Worked with Industrial Engineer on key metrics PowerPoint for justification to buy the necessary inspection equipment and manpower needed to complete all product flowing through the shop
- Aided in CMM Programming - PC-DMIS Software
- Aided in Blue Light Scanning and Inspection - GOM Software
- Trained Metrology Department personnel on Structured Light Scanning
- Aided in Manual Layout Inspection
- Provide feedback to machinists and engineers with dimensional data
- Provide inspection time estimates
- Maintain and track inspection equipment calibrations
- Maintain configuration control on files and job records
- Created Blue Origin MSA / Gauge R&R Study Form - Located on Wiki
- Rockwellaerospace.com
- Inspection process development
- Blue Origin (OLS) SME - Inspection Software (HighQA)
- Blue Origin (OLS) SME - AS9102 (FAI)
- Blue Origin (OLS) SME Windchill Configuration Process of all inspection data company wide
- Set up training for new hires on the inspection process in manufacturing at OLS
- Responsible for training the following areas on the Blue Origin Quality FAI processes: Harness / Avionics Shop, TPS, Composites, Machine Shop, Launch Complex 36
Quality Manager
Value Tool & Engineering
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Held meetings with the Management team on FMEA/PFMEA process
- Worked with customers on PPAP process and drove it through manufacturing
- Worked with auditors on ISO 9001, AS9100 audits
- Trained employees on QMS system
- Trained employees on AS9100 Rev D changes
- Trained employees on the FAI process
- Ensure that the organization's Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, ISO 9001, AS9100 and regulatory/legal requirements
- Ensure evaluation of, and reporting on, vendor quality systems
- Oversee inspection of incoming materials, ensuring that they meet requirements
- Manage the monitoring, measurement, and review of internal processes, especially those that affect the quality of the organization's products
- Lead a team of Quality representatives to develop product requirements
- Report to top management on the performance of the QMS (e.g., results of quality audits, corrective actions), including the need for improvement
- Held MRB weekly meetings
- Continuous Improvement Leader
- Conduct periodic management review meetings
- Responsible for accuracy and timely inspection/calibration of monitoring and measuring devices
Owner - Senior Consultant
Rockwell Aerospace
02.2014 - 07.2020
- Work with new and existing customers to develop or standardize their Quality Management System
- Helped customers prep for ISO 9001 and AS9100 audits
- Work with source inspectors on product verification and buyoff
- Develop Inspection processes and procedures
- Develop work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Trained manufacturing personnel on work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Trained manufacturing personnel on inspection processes and First Article Inspection process
Quality Manager
ASTec Metalworks
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Traveled to customers to review new product design
- Held meetings with the Management team on FMEA/PFMEA process
- Worked with customers on PPAP process and drove it through manufacturing
- Worked with auditors on ISO 9001, AS9100 audits
- Trained employees on QMS system
- Trained employees on the FAI process
- Ensure that the organization's Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, ISO 9001, AS9100 and regulatory/legal requirements
Quality Engineer
PCC Structurals
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for making sure that engineering and manufacturing processes are performed correctly using the right tools, materials and processes
- Responsible for designing and maintaining the company's quality standards and testing processes
- Developed and maintained product verification and testing documentation that was consistent with Company Quality System Regulations and compliant with both ISO 9001 and AS9100
- DARPA - Secret clearance
- Performed and led projects, while working closely with DARPA
- Design and develop a product or product family
- Ensure production procedures efficiently utilize materials, methods and personnel
- Establish test procedures for quality assurance of finished product
- Work with external resources to resolve product issues
- Work with external design resources to ensure quality design and performance
- Assist in selection of material
Dimensional Engineer
Level 3 Inspection LLC
09.2013 - 02.2017
- Worked closely with jet engine manufacturers on design to inspection conception and design efficiency
- Manufactures worked with: Pratt & Whitney, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Rolls Royce and GE
- Computer aided inspection and reverse engineering on turbine engine airfoil blades and vanes using structured light metrology
- Strong GD&T and Drafting background
- Product Development: Worked closely with the customer to develop product during the testing stage, i.e PPAP testing
- Lean Six Sigma Leader: Lead kaizen events, strict emphasis on 5S and Lean Six Sigma
Quality Engineer
Ducommun Incorporated
06.2007 - 08.2013
- Responsible for making sure that engineering and manufacturing processes are performed correctly using the right tools, materials and processes
- Responsible for maintaining the company's quality standards
- Developed and maintained product verification and testing documentation that was consistent with Company Quality System Regulations and compliant with both ISO 9000 and AS9100
- Responsible for Tool Calibration
- Performed detailed analysis of returned customer parts and used findings to drive Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) improvements
- Sikorsky Black Hawk UES Quality Project Leader: Responsible for leading a team of people to develop and maintain quality processes on the Sikorsky UES system development
- Experienced Hexagon Level 3 CMM programmer
- Assisted with CMM throughput
- Experienced HAAS CNC Level 3 Programmer, Mastercam
- Assisted with CNC Programming
- Ducommun Star Performer Award 2 consecutive years
Education
Aerospace Engineering A.S - B.S -
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL06-2026
General Studies -
Princeton University
01.2021
Criminal Justice A.S -
Columbia University
01.2009
Highschool Diploma -
Cairo Durham High School
01.2008
Skills
- Quality inspection techniques
- Quality management system
- Internal auditing
- Strategic planning
- Engineering change management
- Quality risk assessment
- Quality management systems
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Quality engineering tools
- Compliance monitoring
- Control plan development
- Quality documentation
- Corrective actions
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Advanced product quality planning
- Consulting
- First-article inspection
- Process capability analysis
- Quality training
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Quality training development
- Quality planning
- Failure modes and effects analysis
- Quality metrics monitoring
- Total quality management
- Test method validation
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Project management
- Product inspection techniques
- Quality improvement strategy
- Measurement system analysis
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Accomplishments
- 2021: Blue Origin Lift Off Award
- 2025: Blue Origin Lift Off Award
- 2020 - 2025: Blue Origin Blue Star Performer Award
Certification
- DOD Clearance Level (Secret)
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
- Pratt & Whitney SQA
- Sikorsky DQR
- GE DSQR
- PC-DMIS CMM Programming Level 1-3
- PolyWorks V11
- TEC-EASE GD&T Advanced
- CATIA CAD Design
- NXTNDT Certified Weld Inspector D17.1
- R-CON NDT UT Level 1 Limited
- Pryor Management & Leadership Training
- Blue Origin - MR Certification
- Blue Origin - Ordinance
- Space Mission Operations AIAA accredited (upcoming)
- Essential Model-Based Systems Engineering AIAA accredited (upcoming)
- An Introduction to Astronautics and Space Systems Engineering AIAA accredited (upcoming)
Timeline
Sr. Quality Engineer
Blue Origin
02.2022 - 02.2025
Quality Engineer
Blue Origin
12.2020 - 02.2022
Quality Manager
Value Tool & Engineering
01.2019 - 12.2020
Quality Manager
ASTec Metalworks
07.2018 - 01.2019
Quality Engineer
PCC Structurals
07.2017 - 07.2018
Owner - Senior Consultant
Rockwell Aerospace
02.2014 - 07.2020
Dimensional Engineer
Level 3 Inspection LLC
09.2013 - 02.2017
Quality Engineer
Ducommun Incorporated
06.2007 - 08.2013
Highschool Diploma -
Cairo Durham High School
Aerospace Engineering A.S - B.S -
Eastern Florida State College
General Studies -
Princeton University
Criminal Justice A.S -
Columbia University
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