Thomas Wright
Pea Ridge
Summary
Dynamic Quality Engineer with a proven track record at Pratt and Whitney, excelling in root-cause analysis and team leadership. Successfully managed quality audits and inspections, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving continuous improvement and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
Pratt and Whitney
01.2024 - Current
- Manage 2nd Shift quality inspectors and operators
- Perform internal quality audits for processes and procedures
- SAP Time Keeping
- Perform root cause analysis and warranty investigations
Project Manager
Wachter
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Successfully managed multiple daily projects simultaneously across the country. Prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for a large number of daily projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality or safety.
- Established effective communication among contractors and W-2 employees for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Quality Control Inspector
Pratt and Whitney
02.2014 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with engineering and operation team members to solve quality issues.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on jet engine casings.
- Completed CAAC and EASA certification forms free of discrepancies to be sent with the parts.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical College
Daytona Beach, FL10-2020
Skills
- Root-cause analysis
- Team leadership
- Quality documentation
- Inspection methods
- Quality Processes
- Lean six sigma
- Quality metrics monitoring
Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Villanova University - 2024
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Pratt and Whitney
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Wachter
04.2022 - 01.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Pratt and Whitney
02.2014 - 04.2022
MBA - Business Administration And Management
John Brown University
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical College
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