ROBERT T. WHITEHEAD5 Ridgewood Drive

Vernon, Connecticut 06066 (860) 682-3952

whitehead2012@netzero.com

OBJECTIVE: Quality Assurance Manager/Chief Inspector in a progressive manufacturing environment.

SUMMARY:− Over thirty years of manufacturing experience.− B.A. Degree.− Trained in ISO 9000, Internal Auditing to ISO 9001: 2000 and SPC.− Strong knowledge of GAGEtrak. − Computer literate (Microsoft Office).− PWA DQR July 31st 2015

* Detail Oriented * Effective Communicator* Analytical * Adaptable* Dependable * Organized* Results Oriented * Resourceful

Proven ability to:

Manage multiple tasks at one time.Work independently and contribute to a team effort.Communicate effectively with customers, vendors and all levels of organizational personnel.Supervise and coach personnel in achievement of company objectives.

EXPERIENCE:2014-Present EVOLUTION AERO, South Windsor, Connecticut

Chief Inspector• Conduct first piece, in process, and final inspection on complex, close tolerance hardware.• Work closely with manufacturing to interpret the blue print requirements and to understand proper gauging techniques.• Train collaboration personnel in the proper method of setting up various types of gauging equipment.

2013-2014 PROJECTS INC., Glastonbury, Connecticut(Acquired C&W Manufacturing in December of 2013)• Acted as quality liaison between C&W customers and Projects quality management.• Conducted first piece, in process, and final inspection on various close tolerance hardware.

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• Assisted in the transformation of the C&W branch of the business to achieving AS9100/ISO9001:2008 certification.

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2008-2013 C&W MANUFACTURING, Glastonbury, Connecticut

Quality Manager• Direct Quality Department operations for a precision machining organization reporting to the company President.• Manage receipt, first piece, in-process and final inspection activities and calibrations.• Coordinate internal and external audits.• Track/manage material inventory and receipt of vendor products.• Create and maintain detailed records and department policies and procedures.• Interface with customers on product requirements.• Conduct contract reviews.• Serve as member of the company’s management team.• Previously, supervised two inspectors before company downsizing.

Accomplishments:Organized and managed an efficient Quality Department

2004-2008 C&P MACHINE, South Windsor, Connecticut

Chief Inspector• Conducted receipt of vendor products, first piece, in-process and final inspectionfor a machining company. Additionally, performed calibrations.• Ensured adherence to customer requirements.

Accomplishments:Set-up a new GAGEtrak system.Acquired extensive knowledge of complex inspection techniques.

1995-2003 TALCOTT MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC., Meriden, Connecticut

Quality Assurance Manager• Managed Quality Assurance Operations for a machining company.• Supervised three inspectors.• Implemented policies and procedures and maintained records.• Performed contract reviews.

Accomplishments:Updated Quality policies.

1994-1995 BARRIDON CORPORATION, Hartford, Connecticut

Quality Manager• Directed Quality operations for an aerospace industry manufacturer.• Supervised three inspectors.• Updated Quality manual.

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1986-1993 RELIABLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Bloomfield, Connecticut

Quality Assurance Manager• Managed all Quality inspections.• Supervised three inspectors.

Accomplishments:Rewrote the Quality Manual.

PREVIOUSEXPERIENCE: Quality Manager – Valco Manufacturing and Engineering, Bloomfield, Connecticut

Final Inspector – Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut

EDUCATION/TRAINING: ISO 9000 IIET/Central Connecticut State University, Internal Auditing to ISO 9001:

2000-American Quality Resources, ASQC-CQE, SPC – Hamilton Standard, Statistics – Tunxis Community College, Technical Math I and II and Manufacturing Processes – Hartford State Technical College.

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REFERENCES

Gene MerliniProduction Control Manager at Talcott Machine Products

Currently employed at Aeroswiss in MeridenH: 203-237-7114W: 203-634-4545

Paul BaarsForeman at C&W Manufacturing

H: 860-342-2720W: 860-633-6431

Roman NowakPart Owner of Focus Technology

Worked with him at Talcott Machine ProductsI also currently do calibration for him at Focus.

860-829-8007

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REFERENCES

Gene MerliniProduction Control Manager at Talcott Machine Products

Currently employed at Aeroswiss in MeridenH: 203-237-7114W: 203-634-4545

Paul BaarsForeman at C&W Manufacturing

H: 860-342-2720W: 860-633-6431

Roman NowakPart Owner of Focus Technology

Worked with him at Talcott Machine ProductsI also currently do calibration for him at Focus.

860-829-8007

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