Zachary C Jones
Hazel Green,AL
Summary
20 years of experience in the aviation, manufacturing, and quality fields seeking new challenges to utilize skill set. Experience ranges across the operational management spectrum from government acceptance authority, contract manufacturing to design authority with scalable positions held including hands-on experience as a technical representative in the field to the end item operator. Multifaceted positions within DoD and civilian defense industry have reinforced the ability to understand the goals as not only the consumer in corporate business and government contracts but also as the manufacturer delivering quality products to customers. The unique range of tasks has fostered adaptation in unexpected events and hands-on experience in high-stress environments, providing an edge to problem-solving, as well as a leadership that perseveres with integrity and unit cohesion, with the drive to improve quality and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Performance Drone Works
Huntsville, Alabama
06.2024 - Current
- Managed TDP functions from proto to mid-rate production for the MVA product and all ancillary deliverables.
- Stood up interim Quality System (capturing all 9100 clauses) enabling product manufacture and delivery while awaiting AS9100 Cert. ramp up.
- Directly responsible for the following processes/functions: MRB, Return to Supplier (Supplier RCCA and product return), RMA and Product Sustainment, Product Final/In-Process Inspection, Product Shipment Release, CCB, Eng. Change including deviation/variance control.
- Successfully navigated design changes and supplier deficiencies during the manufacture and delivery of 700+ A/C ensuring the “As Built Configuration” was captured.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Nextek Inc.
Huntsville , AL
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Responsible for DoD and FAA contracts, navigating as the CM.
- Certified and Proficient regarding AS9100/9102, IPC-610, and J-STD-001.
- Managed RMA, MRB, Conformal Coating, PCA/Box Build Testing departments.
- Expertise in: SMT/AOI/FP/F-ICT/Cross Section/NDI/Xray/Ball Grid refurb/hybrid/replace.
- Customer Service: PCB and PCBA component supplier root cause, scorecard, and dock to stock (cots) management.
Quality Assurance Manager
LSINC
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Realigned existing QMS for recertification/oversaw the ISO 9001 Program and ensuring the quality of manufactured goods from delivery to final product by continually assessing processes and incorporating improvements.
- Served as the primary QA resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Designed and implemented methods for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection. To include: in-process/final inspections, test methodology, quality plans, document/record completion, archival, and retention.
- Reviewed customer requirements (SOW-BOM) ensuring supplier, manufacturing, and engineering changes are incorporated and documented accordingly.
- Interfaced with supplier and customer QA representatives concerning problems and correction actions, internally and externally.
Configuration Management (CM) Analyst III
Yulista Aviation/Holding, LLC
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed Document/Record control for various programs ranging from manufacturing, procurement, production, and installation.
- Incorporated changes, revisions, and deviations for all departments.
- Advised engineering, program management, and production control in the most cost effective methods of change control.
- Oversaw budget control for the CM department (ROM/BOE’s/BOM’s/F-PCA’s).
- Reviewed and updated Departmental SOP’s and SOW’s as required to support unique programs.
- Provided budgetary inputs for kick-off meetings and IPT’s.
Production Manager
Science and Engineering Services (SES), LLC
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Strong project management skills with the ability to coach, develop, and manage staff within a stringent AS 9100/9110 environment.
- Prioritized workflow for up to 14 aircraft and 75 technicians.
- Integrated a backshop consisting of component/part replacement, structural repair, and composite restoration.
- Successfully managed cost, schedule and product quality of 21 aircraft.
- Analyzed root cause data to establish a corrective action plan for poor performance.
- Utilized leadership and motivational skills to expedite completion of critical project tasks with other functional groups.
- Performed monthly performance reviews of 8 direct report Supervisors/ Leads.
- Prepared evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
- Presented daily face-to-face status meetings with DCMA, Government Representatives, and Executives on budget and schedule of aircraft.
SME/Operations Mechanical Lead
Science and Engineering Services (SES), LLC
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the SH-60F Naval Aviation and Army FMS AFG Programs.
- Provided technical guidance in aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies.
- Worked with various departments on design issues, engineering and parts requirements.
- Completed system modifications, avionics, mechanical, structural, and composite per customer requirements.
- Initiated, maintained, and completed Naval/Army and SES derived documentation ensuring product conformity and procedural compliance.
- Successfully managed employee training and certification requirements for over 80 hourly employees.
SME/Quality Assurance Representative
Science and Engineering Services (SES), LLC
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed the Quality Assurance SH-60F Naval Aviation Program.
- Developed and published company policy and procedures to incorporate Naval Aviation requirements.
- Established employee training methods to ensure conformity of Naval Aviation requirements.
- Audited, inspected, and completed various tasks and functions within the capacity of SES Quality Control’s responsibilities.
- Inspected and verified modifications on components, structure, and cowlings/fairings.
- Performed initial, in-process, and final inspections to include: receiving, product conformity, and outgoing deliverables.
- Oversaw document/record control for UH-60 aircraft for the BEST Program.
Technical Analyst/SME
Naval Aviation Technical Data and Engineering Command (NATEC)
San Diego
02.2009 - 03.2015
- Supported the CH-53D/E and SH-60B/R aircraft as the Airframes, Power Plants, Functional Check Flight (FCF), and Vibration Analysis subject matter expert.
- Oversaw three squadrons and numerous divisions and shops within the Navy/ Marine Corps. Fleet. This responsibility covers military and civilian personnel operating within the command and encompassing all maintenance levels; Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot.
- Provided information to the fleet in various forms, from basic maintenance principles to item specific blueprints, in order to facilitate the safe and proper repair or procedure is followed. The majority of this information was in the form of airframe structural faults and component/sub-component replacement and repair.
- Ensured instruction and training was given, both formal and informal, on multiple systems. This training enabled the squadrons and individual shops to keep a high level of expertise and readiness while losing senior personnel and qualified members. Training covered the following aircraft system components and theory of operation; hydraulics, flight controls, rotors, transmissions, engines, structures, paint and final finish, composite repair, HUMS, and related test/support equipment.
- Assisted the Quality Assurance shops in identifying, diagnosing, generating, and resolving all types of aircraft and maintenance discrepancy reports. Engineering reports were monitored and updated on a monthly basis to maximize feedback.
- Monitored vibration signatures, both active and historical, to establish trends for current and future issues. Oversaw the uploading process from stand-alone ground stations to an active server.
- Provided guidance to backshops for composite/fiberglass repairs including, rotor blades, high temp engine cowlings, and woven fuel cells.
- Correlated the maintenance process and relationship between engineering and fleet maintainers in respect to troubleshooting, product discrepancies, and aircraft changes.
- Communicated with the fleet units and work centers on a daily basis to ensure an optimum level of technical advice is available. This encapsulated FCF/Vibration Analysis briefs, preflight and post-flight, as well as on aircraft testing.
- Distant Technical Support was commonplace, this entailed deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan to assist in troubleshooting aircraft and vibration diagnostic system issues.
Field Representative (Solutions Engineer)
Sikorsky Support Services Inc.
New River, NC
01.2008 - 04.2009
- Employed with Sikorsky Support Services Inc., working out of Iraq in support of the Marine CH-53D/E deployed squadrons.
- Performed all work center maintenance for Flight Line, Airframes, and Quality Assurance Divisions. Scope includes independent maintenance actions to initiating and finalizing FCF/Vibration analysis.
- Oversaw final inspection criteria and ensured the sequence of Collateral/Quality Assurance Inspections were followed as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR).
- Assisted Marines and civilian personnel with aircraft troubleshooting as well as FCF and HUMS issues.
- Worked with and correlated maintenance with personnel from various work centers and completed actions within sync of Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, and Flight Operations. This process eased flight schedule tension and enabled more effective troubleshooting for FCF/Vibration testing aircraft.
- Incorporated all aircraft changes, including writing, reviewing, and updating future processes for inspection or replacement of aircraft and testing equipment.
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
10.2006 - 01.2008
- Initiated, wrote, reviewed, and updated technical publication discrepancy reports covering aircraft specific components, support equipment, and FCF/Vibration analysis.
- Trained the maintenance departments Marines for qualifications on the aircraft, qualifications included Plane Captain, Airframe and Flight Line CDI/CDQAR. Trained Aircrew in the operation and repair of ATABS and HUMS.
- Performed work center audits and trained Marines for the program manager position of various programs, to include Vibration Analysis.
- Oversaw and assisted in aircraft quality discrepancy reports and engineering investigations.
- Updated and monitored technical publications for changes, amendments, bulletins, etc.
- Managed numerous aviation programs while in the quality assurance work center, such as Vibration Analysis, Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage, Gas Free Engineering, etc.
- Played an integral part in the FCF/Vibration analysis of aircraft, such as; screening the Aircraft Discrepancy Book, reviewing the FCF logbook, pre and post flight briefing of the test crew, monitoring, operating, and troubleshooting during the test.
Flight line Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
10.2002 - 09.2006
- Effectively controlled the position of Desk Sergeant and tasked all work center maintenance actions to a shop of 65 Marines.
- Managed and oversaw division programs to prepare for inspection and to maintain a constant state of readiness.
- Performed daily, hourly, special, conditional, phase, preservation, de-preservation, C-5 Buildup, C-5 Break down, and FCF/Vibration analysis aircraft inspections.
- Supervised and completed various maintenance actions as a Collateral Duty Inspector and Quality Assurance Inspector.
- Served on 3 deployments with my unit and other support detachments throughout Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace
Embry Riddle
Daytona Beach, FL06-2015
A.S. -
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI01.2012
High School Diploma -
Pisgah High School
Pisgah, AL01.2001
Skills
- AS9110/9102 Compliance
- DCMA/DCAA Compliance
- A&P/IA/FCC Rated
- IPC-610/J-STD-001 Cert
- AIRSpeed/LSS/Process Improvement Cert
- GD&T/CNC/CMM/Axis Programming Cert
- PCBA/PCB: SMT/AOI/X-Ray/FP-ICT/Thermal-Shock/Conformal Coating
- QMS development, upkeep, and scaling proficient (9110 Auditor)
- Data metric minded and operational tempo centered
- Forward leaning technologist with understanding of scope and objective
- Document Control = Turnaround Time
References
Available upon request, personal and professional.
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Performance Drone Works
06.2024 - Current
Supplier Quality Engineer
Nextek Inc.
09.2022 - 06.2024
Quality Assurance Manager
LSINC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Configuration Management (CM) Analyst III
Yulista Aviation/Holding, LLC
03.2021 - 08.2021
Production Manager
Science and Engineering Services (SES), LLC
06.2018 - 01.2021
SME/Operations Mechanical Lead
Science and Engineering Services (SES), LLC
09.2017 - 06.2018
SME/Quality Assurance Representative
Science and Engineering Services (SES), LLC
07.2015 - 09.2017
Technical Analyst/SME
Naval Aviation Technical Data and Engineering Command (NATEC)
02.2009 - 03.2015
Field Representative (Solutions Engineer)
Sikorsky Support Services Inc.
01.2008 - 04.2009
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
10.2006 - 01.2008
Flight line Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
10.2002 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace
Embry Riddle
A.S. -
Hawaii Pacific University
High School Diploma -
Pisgah High School