Summary

Experience

Senior Quality Engineer|General Electric (GE) Aviation

Dallas, TXJun 2021Present

• Led root cause analysis for critical defects in aircraft engine components, reducing customer reported issues by 18% within the first year through improved inspection protocols.
• Implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) for 5 key manufacturing lines, decreasing process variability by 25% and cutting scrap rates by 15%, saving over $150K annually.

Quality Engineer|Honeywell Aerospace

Phoenix, AZJun 2017Jun 2021

• Developed and executed FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for 8 new product introductions, preventing 12 potential design flaws before production launch.
• Reduced rework costs by 10% annually ($80K) by optimizing inspection plans and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Projects

Automated Defect Tracking System Implementation

Mar 2022Sep 2022

• Designed and implemented an automated defect tracking system, reducing manual data entry time by 40% for quality inspectors.

Supplier Quality Improvement Program

Jan 2020Dec 2020

• Led a cross-functional team to establish a robust supplier quality assessment program for 10 critical vendors, improving incoming material quality by 15%.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Project

Jan 2023Nov 2023

• Completed Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification project focused on reducing cycle time in a critical manufacturing process by 20%.
• Utilized advanced statistical tools (DOE, ANOVA) to optimize process parameters, leading to a 5% reduction in energy consumption.
• Generated an estimated annual cost savings of $250K through process optimization and waste reduction initiatives.

Education

Texas A&M University|Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

College Station, TXAug 2013May 2017

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8/4.0.
• Awarded the Industrial Engineering Departmental Scholarship for academic excellence.
• Participated in the Engineers for a Sustainable World student chapter, focusing on sustainable manufacturing practices.

Publications

Application of Statistical Process Control in Aerospace Manufacturing: A Case Study

Jul 2022Maria Gonzalez, David Chen

Optimizing Supplier Quality through FMEA and Risk-Based Assessment

Mar 2021Maria Gonzalez

Lean Manufacturing Implementation for Small to Medium Enterprises

Nov 2019Maria Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez

Skills

Quality Methodologies

Six Sigma (Green Belt Certified)Lean ManufacturingStatistical Process Control (SPC)FMEACAPA8D Problem SolvingRoot Cause AnalysisGage R&R

Data Analysis & Tools

MinitabJMPRPython (Pandas, NumPy)Advanced ExcelPower BITableau

Regulatory & Standards

ISO 9001AS9100GMPFDA Regulations (21 CFR Part 820)PPAPAPQP

Process Improvement

Value Stream MappingKaizen5SProcess Flow AnalysisDesign of Experiments (DOE)Supplier Quality Management

Software & Systems

SAP QMMasterControlJiraConfluenceMS Office SuiteSharePoint