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William Distler

William Distler

Clermont,FL

Summary

Quality Engineer with extensive expertise in root cause analysis and metrics evaluation. Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and fostering effective team communication. Implemented quality management systems that enhanced operational efficiency and significantly reduced costs. Dedicated to achieving superior quality assurance results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR. QUALITY ENGINEEER

BELCAN LLC
Remote
04.2023 - Current
  • Contracting with OEM’s providing guidance and support on First Article Inspection Reports and Significant/Source Process Substantiation (FAI/SPS) and their suppliers
  • Driving consistency into the FAI/SPS review process to reduce turn backs
  • Root Cause and Corrective Action implementation
  • Supporting supplier's production by identifying issues and recommending solutions to maintain workflow, throughput, and cost reduction
  • Assesses current tooling / fixturing used for manufacturing
  • Works with suppliers to drive nonconforming tickets to closure
  • Assures inspection data is in the preferred/required format for ease of engineering evaluation
  • Provides an on-site presence at the suppliers for real-time problem resolution
  • Lead engineer in Deferred Decision Management project with review of over 5,000 parts in 3 months
  • Supported customers with implementation of ERP systems through authoring of manufacturing and quality plans for Next Gen / new development products

QUALITY ENGINEER II

PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.
Rancho Santa Margarita, USA
02.2016 - 04.2023
  • Developed and implemented quality plans, programs, procedures, and work instructions
  • Reviewed and approved drawings, engineering changes, and manufacturing plans
  • Supported and provided technical direction to the inspection team
  • Collaborated with engineering, operations, customers, and suppliers to ensure all requirements are met, internally and externally
  • Implemented, tracked, and reported on daily, weekly, and monthly Key Process Indicators (KPIs) to top management
  • Performed Final Quality Assurance, ensuring all requirements are met
  • Generated and signed Certificates of Conformances
  • Coordinated and supported customers during Source Inspection and audits
  • Performed source inspections on behalf of the end customer - Delegation of Source Inspection
  • Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis team leader
  • Nonconforming Material / Material Review Board (MRB) coordinator and leader
  • Failure Review Board (FRB) leader
  • Expertise in First Article Inspection and Creation (AS9102)
  • Facilitated Kaizen events
  • Coordinated, Monitored, and Maintained monitoring and measurement equipment
  • Internal Auditor per AS9100 / ISO 9001
  • Quality Management System focal

PROGRAM MANAGER

PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.
Rancho Santa Margarita, USA
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Successful in managing up to 30 programs at one given time, showcasing favorable P & L and favorable Gross Margins
  • Successful in seeking ways to reduce costs through pricing activities
  • Forecasted monthly manpower across engineering and support organizations
  • Managed internal and external engineering resources
  • Monitored schedules, issues, and communication to ensure satisfactory completion of contract requirements within schedule and budget
  • Use of earned management tools and ability to articulate concepts as part of program EAC
  • Prepared and presented program status to top management weekly
  • Built excellent customer relations with major OEM's
  • Worked hand and hand with the Sales and Defense OEM Business Unit Manager to help grow accounts

QUALITY MANAGER

JUPITOR CORPORATION USA
Irvine, USA
01.2008 - 02.2016
  • Managed a team of 6 Inspectors and 2 Quality Document Specialists to ensure they were following product, customer, and statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Performed Source Inspections at our sub-tier suppliers
  • Uphold quality standards by process improvements
  • Managed all nonconformance within the organization as well as from the customer - through disposition and Root Cause and Corrective Actions
  • Root Cause Corrective action process owner
  • Worldwide customer and supplier visits
  • Export Compliance Assistant
  • Internal Auditor for AS9120
  • Quality Management focal

Education

Associate of Arts - Engineering

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2019

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2005

Business Admin -

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
01.2004

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Multi-task management
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Results orientation
  • Attention to detail
  • Metrics analysis
  • Precision inspection
  • Source inspection
  • Root cause analysis
  • Lean Six Sigma methodology
  • First article inspection
  • Quality management systems (AS9100, ISO9001, AS9110, AS9102, AS9120)
  • IPC-A-610 standards
  • Waste reduction strategies
  • Process improvement techniques
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Internal auditing practices
  • Profit and loss analysis
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Contract evaluation
  • Safety protocols
  • ESD handling procedures

Certification

  • IPC-A-610
  • IDEA-STD-1010
  • IDEA Counterfeit Components
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • AS9100/ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
  • Source Inspection Delegation for OEMs
  • PR Certified (GE Aerospace)
  • Application of RCCA for Suppliers (Boeing Certified)

Timeline

SR. QUALITY ENGINEEER

BELCAN LLC
04.2023 - Current

PROGRAM MANAGER

PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.
01.2020 - 04.2022

QUALITY ENGINEER II

PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.
02.2016 - 04.2023

QUALITY MANAGER

JUPITOR CORPORATION USA
01.2008 - 02.2016

Associate of Arts - Engineering

Saddleback College

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Saddleback College

Business Admin -

Ohio State University

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