THEOPHILUS DAWE
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Quality Compliance Manager with a proven track record in ensuring regulatory adherence and implementing quality management systems. Seeking an opportunity to contribute expertise in compliance, process optimization, and quality assurance to a dynamic organization.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector Supervisor
Lockheed Martin MFC
Orlando, Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted internal audits of production processes to identify areas needing improvement.
- Identified defective materials or products that did not meet established quality levels.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all inspection activities.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, manufacturing and purchasing in order to resolve quality issues.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Supervised and guided CMM inspectors.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
Quality Supervisor & Team Leader
Kaman Precision Product
Orlando, FL
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Effectively supervises and manages both the Inspection team and Quality Product Assistance Engineers to ensure processes and product quality meet client requirements and conformance to AS9100.
- Maintain, and optimizing QMS to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborates directly with vendors in monitoring production quality and resolving issues involving the organization and external partners alike.
- Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on quality standards and compliance procedures.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement to drive ongoing enhancements in quality processes.
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Mentored Quality Inspectors in executing weekly process audits and AS9100 internal audits, resulting in proficient production processes with AS9100 compliance reports of zero major and less than seven minor findings
- Key Responsibilities:
- Quality Operations: Focuses on meeting client requirements through enforcing a culture of excellence among teams and recognizing the significance of addressing product needs
- Internal Auditing: Serves as a certified AS9100 Lead Auditor evaluating the organization's quality management systems to enable global market competitiveness
- Leadership: Providing leadership and direction to ensure a culture of quality and compliance throughout the organization.
- Communication Skills: Effectively communicating compliance requirements and changes to stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
Quality Technician
Siemens Inc
Orlando, FL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for undertaking technical maintenance on renewable energy products to verify whether designs adhere to quality standards
- Guaranteed quality reliability on various project sites through creation and management of project documentation
- Performed generator inspection and compliance evaluation to ensure uninterrupted operation throughout ongoing activities.
Quality Auditor & Technician
Cubic Simulation Systems
Orlando, FL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed internal audit to assess ISO 9001:2008 standard compliance
- Conducted testing and troubleshooting of new components, assemblies, and systems based on instructional protocols while evaluating product conformance to the drawings, processes, and procedures.
Quality Inspector
Mitsubishi Power Systems
Orlando, FL
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Assessed finished items for defects and ordered reworks to eliminate irregularities.
- Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
- Measured product dimensions to assess compliance with specifications.
Quality Supervisor
Datamax-O'Neil Corporation
Orlando, FL
01.1994 - 01.2009
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with good manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements.
- Executed written quality control protocols, gathered data and generated reports with support of team members.
- Tracked key performance indicators and anticipated and corrected trends that compromised achievement of targets.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Strayer University
01.2021
Associate Degree - General Education, Electrical Engineering
Valencia Community College, Troy State University
01.2009
01.1988
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Management Systems
- Internal Audits
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Optimization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Risk Assessment
- Supplier Quality Management
Certification
Electronic Technology Training
Six Sigma Green Belt
Project Management Training
AS 9100 Lead Internal Auditor
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector Supervisor
Lockheed Martin MFC
08.2023 - Current
Quality Supervisor & Team Leader
Kaman Precision Product
01.2016 - 03.2023
Quality Technician
Siemens Inc
01.2014 - 01.2016
Quality Auditor & Technician
Cubic Simulation Systems
01.2012 - 01.2013
Quality Inspector
Mitsubishi Power Systems
12.2010 - 12.2011
Quality Supervisor
Datamax-O'Neil Corporation
01.1994 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Strayer University
Associate Degree - General Education, Electrical Engineering
Valencia Community College, Troy State University
Electronic Technology Training
Six Sigma Green Belt
Project Management Training
AS 9100 Lead Internal Auditor
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