I am an experienced Engineering and Quality Manager seeking a challenging position that utilizes my skills and abilities to help meet the companys needs.
NDT.org Member Since: 2018
Added: 1/3/2018
Last Updated: 1/3/2018
State:
OK Oklahoma
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
Currently working but always looking.
I need a job as soon as possible.
Certifications
ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Design, Fabrication, Installation and Repair (taken in 2006, refresher in 2013)
ASME Section IX, Welding & Brazing Qualifications (taken in 2013)
ASME "UM" Certified Individual, The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (expires 2018)
AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certification# 17070581, expires 07/01/2020
Education
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma
Mechanical Engineering Technology August 2003 December 2005
Northeast Oklahoma A&M College Miami, Oklahoma
Pre-Engineering August 2000 May 2003
Experience
Filtration Group Process Inc (Formerly MAHLE Industrial Filtration, USA, Inc.)
Manager and Head of Engineering and Quality May 2014-Present
As a member of the management team, responsible for suggesting and/or analyzing process improvements for efficiency, cost, safety, quality, delivery, manufacturability, etc
Daily Management of Engineering and Quality Departments
Coordinate activities required to meet quality standards and drive continuous improvement
Suggest and/or analyze process improvements for better efficiency, cost, safety, manufacturability, etc
Monitor and report the performance of the quality management system, per standardized KPIs
Implement quality changes and provide training, tools and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards
Maintain compliance within the ISO 9001:2008 Standards and Corporate Quality Management System.
Involved in yearly Internal and tri-annual External audits for ISO and ASME BPVC compliance.
Verify and maintain calculation programs/software to ensure that engineering standards and ASME code compliance is achieved
Develop and implement company design and engineering standards
Review calculations, drawings, etc. to verify correctness and accuracy. Work to resolve errors and discrepancies, and organize root cause analysis for corrective actions
Facilitate and monitor change management as related to design revisions, Code revisions, engineering/design software updates, and manufacturing procedure changes
Develop and manage inspection procedures to ensure quality standards are met
Analyze returned materials &/or customer complaints. Report findings and potential solutions
Quality Control Manager May 2012-May 2014
Set-up and write Procedures for all departments including Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records, Welder Qualification Records, Inspections Records, Material Receiving Inspection Records and monitor operations to assure compliance with company and ASME requirements
Check all fabrication drawings, code calculations, mill test reports, and inspection plans before and during production to assure completeness and accuracy of data
Complete all forms required for submission to ASME and National Board Registrations
Responsible for all NDT including visual test of all products after fabrication and prior to hydrostatic testing
Assure PT, UT, MT, RT and PMI tests are performed as required by customer and ASME requirements
Interpret Radiographic Film after receipt from subcontracted NDT company to assure welding quality meets ASME and company standards
Developed reports for tracking Costs of Poor Quality as well as leading a team to define Root Cause and Corrective Actions
Maintained ASME and Quality System compliance including documenting all certifications and calibrations of testing equipment such as, pressure gauges, mil thickness gauges, and all other measuring devices
Work closely with Production Manager and all shop leads to ensure that all products meet or exceed customers requirements.
Coordinate all outside customer inspections with 3rd party inspectors as well as shop auditors.
Chief Engineer April 2010-May 2012
Create, revise and update ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 and ASME B31.3 Code calculations to be current with the latest edition
Reviewing calculations, drawings, and material lists for engineered to order projects prior to engineering release to verify correctness and accuracy and work with Drafters to resolve errors and discrepancies if found.
New Product development as requested by management to include design, calculations, ASME Code and other standards compliance, costing, manufacturability and suitability for the market(s) intended.
Developing, proposing to management, and implementing company design and engineering standards
Prepared engineering drawings of vessels & process piping and P&ID drawings for engineering firms to show location of our products in the scope of their project
New Product development, including design, calculations, ASME Code and other standards compliance, costing, manufacturability and suitability for the market(s) intended
Project Manager August 2008-April 2010
Worked with Engineering Companies to define requirements are met per specifications
Development of documentation requirements and tracking or project requirements from Sales through Production including shipping requirements
Prepare, review, and revise documents for submission to Engineering Companies for review prior to production
Perform vendor shop inspections before releasing purchase order for contract services
Create and review customer isometric drawings to assure the equipment design meets piping and data sheet requirements
Design/Drafting Manager December 2005-August 2008
Daily Management of Engineering/Drafting Department
Pressure vessel design / ASME code pressure vessel certification
Managed a team of designers/drafters in the design of ASME Code pressure vessels and automated filter systems for refinery applications
Created a tracking report for all jobs in the engineering department and set dates for when they should be completed
Responsible for Bill of Materials and creation of custom engineered products
Prepared part numbers and nomenclature for new parts and vessels that are to be fabricated
Work with customers and vendors to clarify any drawing or design issues that they might have
NMW, Inc. (currently Filtration Group Process Inc)
Engineering Drafting Technician Seasonal 2003 - 2005
Assisted engineering/drafting supervisor in designing and drafting ASME Code pressure vessels
Jobs included: Initial design/approval drawings, Develop ASME calculations, fabrication/detail drawings, and putting shop routing packets together for the manufacturing of pressure vessels
Assist in the design of complicated piping systems for customer approval and fabrication
Comments
I am an experienced Engineering and Quality Manager seeking a challenging position that utilizes my skills and abilities to help meet the companys needs. I have an excellent mechanical background and can lead, train, and motivate others. I can cooperatively work as a member of a team, or independently without supervision accomplishing a goal-oriented task. Strengths include being a self-starter and a quick learner, with a willingness to take on extra responsibilities and new challenges, also have an outstanding ability to solve complex production and quality problems, with strong interpersonal and communications skills.