Taylor Bowling
Hartselle,Alabama
Summary
Continuous improvement & Leadership professional with proven track record in driving process optimization and operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Dependable and adaptable with expertise in Lean principles and process mapping.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist II
Blue Origin
07.2024 - Current
- PR Certified; Closed and Validated NC's to Compliance
- FOD RCA that Led to Low Point Inspections before Testing as a Standard Procedure
- Performed Work Order Closeouts to make sure all work was done to AS9100 Compliance for all ADP's
- Conducted Process Surveillance Audits on Work Orders Catching Potential Non-Conformances before Work Orders were Closed to Address Issues Proactively
- Establish FAI Audits for Flight Engines
- Conducted Monthly Audits for Certification of Technicians and Calibrated tools on Test Stand
- Performed Monthly P&ID Audits
- Offload Certificate of Conformances for LH2, LNG and LOx Fluids for Test Stand
- Conducted Training Audits of all Technicians and Engineers to make sure all work was being performed by properly trained personnel
- Conducted Monthly FOD walks of Randomized Areas of the Test Area for 5S Compliance
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis to Identify areas for Improvement, Implementing Solutions that led to Significant Cost Savings and Process Enhancements.
- Managed Multiple Process Improvement Projects Simultaneously, Prioritizing Tasks Effectively to meet Critical Deadlines without Sacrificing Quality or Effectiveness.
Sub-Assembly Supervisor
Blue Origin
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Worked Emergent Requests; Creating Creative Problem-Solving Solutions with PC and Engineering to Identify and Mitigate Impact of Changes on the Production Schedule
- Experience with Tier 3 meetings to Develop Strategies, Plans and Metrics to Achieve Business Objectives and Goals to Senior and Executive Level Leadership
- Lead Kaizen Improvement Project: Leaned Out Two Separate Build Work Orders for a Total of 2 Weeks' Time Saved
- Created OJT forms for BE-3U FTP and OTP Builds for Audit Readiness in Preparation for First Flight Builds
- Kaizen: Proof Tooling to Free up Technicians to Focus on Main Builds and Meet Schedule Demands
- Kaizen: Improved MTP Process into a Phase Manufacturing Approach, Former build was 44 days Current Best is 14 days
- Supervised 20 workers and coordinated daily work activities.
- Ensured Effective Utilization of Available Workforce Through Strategic Scheduling and Task Allocation based on Individual Skills Sets.
- Boosted Team Morale Through Recognition Programs, Regular Feedback Sessions, and Open Communication Channels.
Lead Quality Inspector 3rd Shift
Beyond Gravity
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Led Interior and Outer Payload Inspections on the Vulcan & Atlas Fairings and Inter stage Adapters
- Conducted AS9100 Audits and Assessments of Supplier's Systems, Processes and Products
- Major Escape Prevention: IFS Inspection, I Discovered on the BTM Fairing Click Bond Markings were off .35 mm
- Led a team of inspectors to ensure consistent implementation of quality standards across production lines.
- Participated in Quality Management System audits, demonstrating company-wide compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Front Line Manufacturing Manager
Boeing
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Manufacturing Manager over Multiple Areas Leading Team and Department to Ship Set Goal (420 Seekers) in 2022
- Team Achieved 200 Plus Completions Every Week on Five Month Basis
- Worked with Cross Functional Teams to Manage Priorities Among Multiple Programs to meet Deadlines
- Involved in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Meetings with Senior Level Management Relaying Constraints to Continue to Meet or Recover to Meet Schedule Demands
- Supervised Production Team, Keeping Production Schedules on Track to Meet Tight Deadlines.
- Managed a team of Production Staff, Fostering a Positive Work Environment and Encouraging Professional Growth.
Lead Systems Integration Inspector
Boeing
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Lead Inspector During Startup of the Ex-COE Transition to Huntsville from El Paso
- Key Contributor in Charge of First Article Inspections Driving First Time Quality Working with DCMA
- Supported Coordination and Clarified Analysis to Validate Results and Support Course of Action Determination Based off Test Data within Data Packs
- Collected, Organized, and Provided Data to Management and Engineering to Established Processes within the Management Systems
- Worked with Engineering to Acquiring Up-To-Date Data and Information for Chemicals, Lot and Date Codes, and Serial Numbers for All Programs in First Article Inspections
- Reviewed recurring Discrepancies to Determine and Implement Root Cause and Corrective Actions
- Ensured Compliance with Industry Regulations through Meticulous Attention to Detail during Inspections.
- Prepared Reports Detailing Findings of Inspections, Investigations, and Tests.
- Inspected and Examined Materials and Finished Parts and Products for Defects and Wear to Verify Conformance with Blueprints, Diagrams, and Template Specifications.
Education
Master's Degree - Justice Administration
Faulkner University
Montgomery09.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Management and Communications
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA12.2016
Skills
- Former J-STD-001 & Space Addendum Certified
- Lead and Conducted Audits to meet Compliance with AS9100 Audits
- Project Leadership & Aerospace Manufacturing (7 Years)
- Composite Structures & Fabrication (Familiarity)
- Data Contribution for Senior Leadership (5 Years)
- Risk & Opportunity Management (5 Years)
- Leadership in Quality & Manufacturing (8 Years)
- Blueprint Interpretation (8 Years)
- Project Scheduling & Management (5 Years)
- Program-Level Schedule Integration (5 Years)
- Integrated Scheduling Expertise
- Quality Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self motivation
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist II
Blue Origin
07.2024 - Current
Sub-Assembly Supervisor
Blue Origin
10.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Quality Inspector 3rd Shift
Beyond Gravity
06.2022 - 10.2022
Front Line Manufacturing Manager
Boeing
05.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Systems Integration Inspector
Boeing
06.2017 - 04.2020
Master's Degree - Justice Administration
Faulkner University
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Management and Communications
Dalton State College
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