Scotty Vanlandingham
Camden,AR
Summary
Quality Manager; experienced in aerospace and defense. Drove ISO 9001 compliance and enhanced operational consistency through effective nonconformance management and root cause analysis. Strengthened documentation and implemented corrective and preventive actions, maintaining an active Secret security clearance.
Overview
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Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
L3Harris
Camden, Arkansas
03.2019 - Current
- managed quality assurance programs supporting L3Harris defense and aerospace operations.
- Monitored product performance against customer specifications and standards, ensuring that all products met the required standards.
- Evaluated inspection records, test data, and production documentation to maintain product quality and regulatory adherence.
- Directed corrective actions for nonconformance and process deficiencies.
- Trained and developed employees, enhancing skills and knowledge to improve overall team effectiveness.
- Managed company onboarding processes, interviewing, and selecting new quality assurance personnel.
- Fostered a team-oriented environment, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among quality and production staff.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
L3Harris
Camden, Arkansas
03.2005 - 03.2019
- - Conducted training for lower-level inspectors on inspection methods for verifying raw materials and mix additions to enhance quality assurance.
- - Reviewed and approved quality group signatures for mix formulations to ensure accuracy. quality group signatures on mix formulations for mix sheets used on production floor.
- - Reviewed and approved quality-related documents for compliance with internal and external standards.
- - Oversaw production processes to ensure operational efficiency and product accuracy. efficiency and accuracy.
- - Supported lower-level inspectors in maintaining inspection coverage on the production floor during solid propellant manufacturing and 420-gallon mixer operations.
- - Prepared discrepancy reports, timecards, disciplinary forms, and training forms to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- - Followed safety regulations during inspections.
Quality Assurance Inspector
L3Harris
Camden, Arkansas
02.1986 - 03.2005
- Supported solid propellant manufacturing checks during 420-gallon mixer operations to meet quality standards.
- Prepared inspection reports for approved part mixes and discrepancy reports for rejected materials and mixes.
- Completed visual inspections to support product quality.
- Assessed materials, parts, and products for quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Recorded nonconforming items found during inspections according to established guidelines.
- Trained new employees on inspection equipment and inspection methods.
- Followed safety regulations during inspections and tests.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of sample features.
- Labeled materials indicating their grade or acceptance status for quality control.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders and submitted discrepancy forms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparkman High School
Sparkman, AR05-1985
Skills
- Quality assurance systems
- ISO 9001 compliance
- Nonconformance management
- Root cause analysis
- Inspection methods
- Process control
- Attention to detail inspection
- Document review
- Document confidentiality
- Propellant manufacturing solutions
Certification
- Green Belt Certified
- Respirator Certified
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Accomplishments
- Perfect Attendance (several years) at L3 Harris
Timeline
Quality Manager
L3Harris
03.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Supervisor
L3Harris
03.2005 - 03.2019
Quality Assurance Inspector
L3Harris
02.1986 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Sparkman High School