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Shawn L. Knight

El Dorado

Summary

Quality System Specialist with extensive experience in quality assurance, first article inspection, and process control documentation. Proven track record in supporting lean production processes and addressing technical challenges, resulting in improved efficiency and compliance with specifications.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality System Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita
10.2012 - Current
  • Supported Quality FLMs in tracking and reviewing First Article Inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Tracked and closed SCAT events, serving as focal point for team coordination and issue resolution.
  • Facilitated quality team's access to blueprints, specifications, and requirements essential for job performance.
  • Sourced tools for inspectors to enhance inspection efficiency.

Manufacturing Operations Specialist-Assembly Advisement

Spirit AeroSystems
03.2011 - Current
  • Developed processes, identified tools, and guided teams to implement lean production practices.
  • Assisted assembly and quality assurance teams by addressing technical inquiries to enhance problem resolution.
  • Wrote, reviewed, and released process control documents and process briefings to ensure compliance and clarity.

Customer Quality Support

Spirit AeroSystems
05.2009 - 03.2011
  • Facilitated communication between Spirit and Boeing CQS for timely project updates.
  • Audited Spirit inspection process in back shop to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Reviewed MRB across all programs to assess alignment with criteria for customer communication.

End of the Line Inspection

Spirit AeroSystems
05.2006 - 05.2009
  • Inspected 737 fuselage at End of Line to ensure all components adhered to drawing specifications, contributing to quality assurance.
  • Reviewed escapements on P-8 program, verifying functionality and compliance with specifications to support operational readiness.
  • Researched and initiated MRB processes to address non-conformances, enhancing product reliability.

Mechanic/Assembler

Boeing/Spirit
10.1996 - 05.2006
  • Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
  • Trained new employees on assembly techniques and safety protocols.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.

Education

Associates of Business -

Newman University
Wichita, KS
01-2001

Skills

  • Quality assurance auditing
  • First article inspection
  • Process control documentation
  • SCAT event tracking
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Lean production support

References

References are available on request.

Timeline

Quality System Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems
10.2012 - Current

Manufacturing Operations Specialist-Assembly Advisement

Spirit AeroSystems
03.2011 - Current

Customer Quality Support

Spirit AeroSystems
05.2009 - 03.2011

End of the Line Inspection

Spirit AeroSystems
05.2006 - 05.2009

Mechanic/Assembler

Boeing/Spirit
10.1996 - 05.2006

Associates of Business -

Newman University
Shawn L. Knight