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Senior Program Quality Engineer

General Dynamics OTS provides the U.S. military and its allies around the world, an extensive range of weapons systems.

A proven, results-driven leader combining astute strategic, organizational and interpersonal skills with developing business relationships to enhance quality, safety and productivity to improve revenue growth, reduce costs, streamline processes, and positively impact corporate culture. More than 30 years of multi-national experience in numerous industries (Pharmaceuticals, PET Films, Optical Thin Films & Roll-to-Roll Vacuum Coating, Defense and Electronics) across multiple disciplines (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Process Technology/Development, R&D, Supply Chain, Logistics, Security and Regulatory Affairs). Experienced in LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma as well as "quantum leap" improvement approaches to quality, safety, scaling manufacturing capacity and reducing costs. A relationship builder and strategic thinker on a global scale with international P&L responsibilities across Asia, Europe and Japan in divisions ($5M to $500M) of large scale, multinational corporations as well as pre-IPO start up companies. Solid quality and operational expertise for both internal manufacturing as well as offshoring/contract manufacturing production models. Personal values are high integrity, teamwork, accountability and high standards of excellence. Specialties: • Strategy Development and Tactical Planning • Quality Management System Deployment • Certified Lead Auditor ISO9001:2008 & AS9100C • Manufacturing, Process Engineering & New Product Development • Environment, Health & Safety Systems (DuPont Systems) • Cost Reduction & TQRDC +E • Organizational Goal Alignment and Accountability Processes • LEAN & LEAN Six Sigma • Supply Chain Management • Contract Manufacturing & Outsourcing in Asia, Europe and USA • Negotiating Supply Agreements & Contracts • cGMP's & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing