Stanley Stanolis
Temple
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with 10 years of dedicated experience in the Additive Manufacturing sector. Proven expertise in developing and implementing robust quality management systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring stringent process control. Successfully spearheaded a complete quality management system implementation, significantly enhancing operational standards and product excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Advanced Laser Materials
Temple
10.2024 - Current
- Develop, enhance, and oversee the Quality Management System, ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Transitioned CAPA tracking from manual spreadsheets to a dedicated quality application (CAQ), enhancing traceability, completion requirements, and long-term effectiveness checks.
- Direct all audit activities, including leading internal and supplier audits (encompassing planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action follow-up), and serving as the primary liaison for external and customer audits to ensure compliance and drive quality improvements.
- Lead comprehensive safety management programs, including protocol development, training, and regulatory compliance, and initiated a Six Sigma approach to enhance process safety and prevent incidents proactively.
Quality Assurance Specialist
EOS of North America
Pflugerville
12.2019 - Current
- Managed the comprehensive calibrated tools program, improving the calibration status of field service tools from 60% to 98% by qualifying new suppliers, streamlining processes, and ensuring strict adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Developed and implemented rigorous incoming inspection procedures, establishing strict quality standards and utilizing advanced metrology equipment (e.g., FARO arm CMM with PolyWorks) to verify product conformity.
- Led the successful elimination of a 50% non-conforming material inventory backlog, achieving and maintaining a 0% non-conformance rate through meticulous oversight and disposition strategies.
- Managed the complete IQ documentation lifecycle, from creation and execution to presenting finalized reports and supporting evidence to customers and internal management for service call closure and KPI tracking.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive end-to-end supplier quality management process—including supplier evaluation, qualification, performance scorecards, and audits—which led to a significant reduction in supplier-related defects through proactive SCAR/CAPA resolution and enhanced vendor collaboration.
Lead Quality Inspector
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
Belton
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Led inspection planning by determining optimal methods and tools, notably assisting customers with complex GD&T requirements, and successfully optimized inspection processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and defect detection.
- Conducted comprehensive First Article Inspections (FAIs) on complex additive manufactured components and machined parts, primarily for aerospace applications, ensuring strict compliance with AS9102 standards.
- Developed and modified CMM programs using PolyWorks (primary) and Calypso to inspect diverse geometric features (e.g., profile, true position, flatness) in strict accordance with ASME Y14.5 and ISO 1101 GD&T standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Skills
- Quality Management Systems (QMS): ISO 9001, AS9102
- Process Control & Optimization
- Continuous Improvement: Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
- Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) Management
- Audit Management: Internal, Supplier, and External Audits
- Metrology & CMM Programming: PolyWorks, Calypso, GD&T (ASME Y145)
- Safety Management Systems
- First Article Inspection (FAI): AS9102 Compliance
Certification
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CQI and IRCA
- PolyWorks Advanced Programmer
- ASME Y14.5 Technician, ASME
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Advanced Laser Materials
10.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
EOS of North America
12.2019 - Current
Lead Quality Inspector
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
08.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
Liberty University
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