About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1882352
SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER | AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING | APQP, AS9100, LEAN SIX SIGMA
Core Expertise
- APQP & AS9145 lead for cross-functional product and process development and lifecycle compliance
- AS9100 audit support and quality management for aerospace and defense manufacturing
- Root-cause problem solving using 8D, 5-Why, Cause Mapping and DMAIC methodologies
- Lean Six Sigma practitioner delivering measurable process, time, and cost improvements
- Supplier quality management including PPAP, AS9102 FAI, PFMEA, and control plan implementation
Project Background
- Led company-wide APQP implementation including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, and FAI
- Executed structured root-cause analyses and corrective actions to resolve internal and customer issues
- Implemented inspection and test plans, documentation control, and packaging/certification compliance for shipments
- Developed quality policies and training programs to embed continuous improvement on production floors
- Supported customer and regulatory audits, demonstrating compliance with aerospace quality standards
Key Skills
- Quality Systems: AS9100 | AS9145 (APQP) | AS9102 FAI | PPAP | PFMEA | Control Plans
- Problem Solving: 8D | DMAIC | 5-Why | Cause Mapping | Root Cause & Corrective Action
- Process Improvement: Lean | Six Sigma (Black Belt experience) | VSM | Kanban | 5S | Kaizen
- Manufacturing Engineering: GD&T | Tolerance Analysis | Design for Manufacturability | Inspection Plans
- Audits & Supplier Quality: Audit Management | Supplier QA | Regulatory audit support
- Software: AutoCAD | SolidWorks | Microsoft Office (VBA automation)
- Languages: Bilingual English | Chinese
Education
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering — University of Memphis
Awards & Recognition
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- AS9100 Audit Training
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 & IPC J-STD-001 Certifications
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned quality engineer with 13+ years in aerospace and defense manufacturing, specializing in APQP, AS9100 compliance, and supplier quality. Led enterprise APQP rollout and Lean Six Sigma projects that reduced production time and costs by approximately 20%. Combines strong root-cause problem solving with CAD and VBA automation to streamline inspection and reporting. Bilingual English/Chinese with experience leading cross-functional teams and regulatory audits to improve delivery and reduce escapes.
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