Scott Blake
Hampton,VA
Summary
Seasoned professional with 15 years in production planning and scheduling, including 6 years managing fleet support operations for SSN 762 Columbus as X43 Foreman. Demonstrated ability to optimize production processes and enhance operational efficiency. Experienced QA4 on the REC Team for 3 years, ensuring quality assurance and compliance.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Analyst 4 (SUBSAFE REC REVIEW TEAM)
Huntington Ingalls-Newport News
Newport News, VA
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in developing Quality Assurance procedures and protocols for SUBSAFE Re-Entry Control.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to exceed product specifications.
- Implemented corrective actions to enhance product quality.
- Reviewed REC packages, identified defects, and signed Block 18 of QA9 upon a satisfactory review.
Foreman
Huntington Ingalls Newport News
Newport News, VA
06.2017 - 03.2023
- X43 Outside Machinist Foreman on the overhaul of the SSN 762 Columbus. Eighty percent of my AOR consisted of SUBSAFE, re-entry control, and hull integrity work. Some areas of my AOR included all hull valves, flood control accumulators, and MBT valves. Other equipment I worked on included CO2 scrubbers, trim pumps, diesel engines, SPM, TLTA, and external hydraulic power plant.
Production Planner & Scheduler 3
Huntington Ingalls Newport News
Newport News, VA
03.2002 - 09.2017
- Prepared detailed schedules and cost estimates for trade supervision.
- Served as a contractor coordinator for many different vendors.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and warehouse to ensure smooth operations.
Outside Machinist
Huntington Ingalls Newport News
Newport News, VA
07.1990 - 03.2002
- Worked in all areas of outside machinery, including hydraulics, flight deck, engine room, shafting, rudder, pumps, valves, sail, hatches, torpedo room, testing of completed systems.
Education
Apprentice Graduate - Outside Machinery
NNS Apprentice School
Newport News, VA08-1994
High School Diploma -
Bethel High School
Hampton, VA06-1990
Skills
- ATIS and DDMS
- Quality assurance
- Defect identification and corrective actions
- Procedure development
- Production scheduling and planning
- SAP and Microsoft Office
Certification
- Universal HVAC certification, Journeyman's card as a Outside Machinist
References
E25 Ed Hall, X43 GF Jason Rice, O45 Michele Walker
Timeline
Quality Analyst 4 (SUBSAFE REC REVIEW TEAM)
Huntington Ingalls-Newport News
03.2023 - 05.2025
Foreman
Huntington Ingalls Newport News
06.2017 - 03.2023
Production Planner & Scheduler 3
Huntington Ingalls Newport News
03.2002 - 09.2017
Outside Machinist
Huntington Ingalls Newport News
07.1990 - 03.2002
Apprentice Graduate - Outside Machinery
NNS Apprentice School
High School Diploma -
Bethel High School
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