CARLOS V. HERNANDEZ

1929 Shipway Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90815

Phone: (562) 235-9616

thecqe@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Diversified business, engineering and quality assurance experience. Served as the Director of Quality Assurance for an international Aerospace/Military/Commercial assembly company in Southern California, and an upstart biodegradable plastic resin manufacturer.  Previously worked in aerospace as the Senior Quality Manager with premiere World Class manufacturers and in the commercial sector with Fortune 500 companies implementing their corporate strategy at the local division.  Prior experience includes being the Senior Management Staff Quality Engineer for a major international aerospace manufacturing company, and also a Design and Production Engineer.  Initially trained as a machinist.  Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. Computer literate.  Recent experience with Juran Institute Black Belt Six Sigma Certification, LeanSigma Master Black Belt, ISO 9001:2008, AS9100 Rev.C, D1-9000 series quality systems, NADCAP, FDA cGMP.  AS9100 / ISO9001:2008, ISO14001 Lead Auditor.

 

 CTC Global, Irvine, CA                                                                                    2012-2016

An international company providing high technology pulltruded carbon fiber supported electrical conductor cable to the power generation industry and public utilities.  The company also manufactured hardware for the installation of it’s high tension electrical conductor.

Manager – Quality Assurance

As the Manager of Quality directly managed all aspects of Quality Assurance including ISO9001, Continuous Improvement, LeanSigma, Document Control, In-Process inspection and testing, Final Inspection and testing.  Directly managed Quality Engineers, Supervisors inspectors, and process certified staff.

·          Developed and maintained ISO9001:2008 quality management system in transition to ISO9001:2015.

·          Continuously improved procedures and work instructions, and conducted training for all departments of the company.

·          Instituted Maintenance Department preventive maintenance scheduling, documentation, and online records.

·          Integral member of the product development team, developed fail-safe processes, and test protocols.

·          Directly communicated with customers regarding product concerns and improvements.

 

 

American Precision Hydraulics, Huntington Beach, CA        2011-2012

An internationally recognized company specializing in the highest quality aircraft, aerospace, military, and government airframe assembly

Director – Quality Assurance

As the Director of Quality directly managed the Commercial and Military divisions of Quality.

·          Managed Quality Managers, inspectors, and process certified staff.

·          Developed AS9100 Rev.C, / ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System.

·          Authored Quality Manual, Procedures and Work Instructions, and conducted training.

·          Provided and developed continuous improvement, (Lean Sigma), activities.

·          Conducted daily direct contact with customers regarding material, tooling, and quality.

 

 

ASSA ABLOY Corporation, HIDGlobal, Irvine, CA                 2010-2011

A truly global company that specializes in the manufacture of electronic and computerized security and entry devices for government and industry.

Manager – Quality Assurance / Safety

As the manager of this division introduced many new concepts in Lean and Advance Quality Tools to consistently surpass corporate metrics, and local goals.

·          Managed the daily operation and function of the Quality Control Department.

·          Developed and significantly improved the ISO9001:2008 system, manual, and procedures.  Trained new internal auditors.

·          Developed the ISO14001 system from scratch.

·          Developed and implemented 5S program.

·          Utilized 8D, and 5Y tools daily in the investigation of root cause and corrective action.

 

 

LEDtronics Incorporated, Torrance, CA                                2008-2010

A diversified international company that manufactures LED, (light emitting diode), bulbs and lighting assemblies for aerospace, military, commercial, and household use.

Manager – Quality Assurance

Responsible for Quality Assurance Departments domestically and abroad for this international privately owned company.  Updated ISO9001:2000 system to new 2008 standard, including undergoing a recent DNV registrar audit with zero findings.

·          Managed/Supervised the Quality Assurance Department Staff, (QE's. QA's, QS).

·          Managed the Quality Control Inspection Laboratory staff of 20.

·          Developed and maintained a system of new European REACH and current RoHS environmental compliance requirements.

·          Managed Supplier Quality.

·          Conducted PPAP, FMEA, and stressed root cause analysis.

 

Cereplast Incorporated, Hawthorne, CA                               2006-2008

An aggressive small startup bio-based chemical company that is publicly traded, (CERP.OB).  Design and manufacture of proprietary renewable plastics created using breakthrough scientific chemical technology.

Director – Quality Assurance / Safety / Environmental Compliance

As the Director of Quality Assurance I established the framework of Quality for the Cereplast Corporation.  Responsible for Quality Assurance, Safety, and Environmental regulatory management for the Los Angeles California, Seymour Indiana and Paris France divisions.

·          Oversaw the resin manufacturer industry's first ISO9001:2000 certification in April 2008 at Cereplast as the Management System representative.

·          Developed Quality Control department testing and measurement facilities and staffing, including new operating procedures and personnel training.

·          Developed and maintained OSHA safety program, and ISO14000 /14001 Environmental compliance programs.

 

 

Doorking Incorporated. DKSDoorking, Inglewood, CA    2005-2006

Manufacture and sale of Commercial/Industrial/Government Security and Entry Systems.

Manager – Quality Assurance / Lean Champion

The Quality Department was developed from scratch for this growing company.  Introduced an ISO9000 based quality system from the ground level.  Supplier Rating and control system was developed.  Empowered the shop floor through training and Quality methodology to accomplish In-Process Inspections, Procedure and  Documentation development, and Lean Processes throughout the organization.  Managed Industrial Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing Supervisors towards the development of a Quality System Infrastructure.

·          Developed new procedures for efficient communication with suppliers.

·          Focus on Root cause and Corrective action to improve accountability and rapid Quality improvement.

·          Introduced Internal Quality Auditing.

·          Developed quality records and documentation systems.

 

 

Luxfer Incorporated. Hydrospin, Huntington Beach, CA                            2003-2005

Manufacture and sale of Medical/Industrial/Commercial Pressure Vessels.

Manager – Quality Assurance / Lean Champion

As the Quality Manager for an Oliver Wight Class-A and ISO9000:2000 registered company, worked to improve all transactional and production processes, taking them to the next level.  Introduced and championed LeanSigma continuous improvement processes.  Managed a D.O.T. Quality Inspection and Testing Lab and associated staff of Quality Technicians and Inspectors.  Worked at the corporate level improving Quality procedures and training.

·          Developed and audited new approved suppliers and outsourcing vendor system.

·          Reduced scrap by 5% yearly with mature lean production methods already in place.

·          Developed systems to improve production productivity to meet strategic objectives.

·          Trained managers in continuous improvement methods and ISO Auditing.

·          Implemented D.O.T., F.D.A., and I.S.O. requirements and regulations.

 

Maytag Corporation. Jade Products Company, Commerce CA              2001-2003

Commercial / Residential Food Preparation Equipment.

Manager - Quality Assurance, LeanSigma Master BlackBelt, LeanSigma Champion

As Manager of Quality Assurance helped to transform a previously privately held company into a world class, breakthrough improvement culture.  Trained employees regarding measurement and inspection methods.  As Manager of LeanSigma, established continuous improvement program according to Maytag corporate guidelines.  Served as Six Sigma Black Belt Champion.  Also acted as Facilitator and Mentor for project implementation.  Coordinated and conducted practical training for the Toyota Production System, (Lean Manufacturing), and Six Sigma green belt.

·          Developed standard processes, procedures and quality manual per ISO 9000.

·          Performed Value Stream analysis to establish overall company improvement plan coordinated with financial plan.

·          Established Quality Department from scratch.

·          Established metrology laboratory and tool calibration.

 

 

Rockwell Collins. Kaiser Electroprecision, Irvine CA            1998-2001

International aerospace manufacturing company.

Senior Staff Quality Engineer, SixSigma Black Belt

Responsible for maintenance of Boeing D1-9000 / ISO 9000 SPC program.  Member of Operations Management in the Continuous Improvement Department implementing Kaizen events and Six-Sigma BlackBelt Projects.  Managed the continuous improvement activities of four Senior Quality Engineers and their respective business units.  New business bid and design level, proactive quality systems implementation.

·          Headed Corrective Action Board meetings, managing activity of business unit Quality Engineers.

·          Maintained real time database of plant SPC Key Characteristics and corresponding problem cause and corrective action.

·          Trained as a Six-Sigma Black Belt with the Juran Institute.  Have implemented and completed breakthrough projects.

·          Conducted regular Statistical Process Control, data collection, Trained Six-Sigma Green Belts, certified operator/assembler and Kaizen event training.

·          Certified Internal Auditor for ISO9001, D1-9000, AS9100.

             

Lucas Aerospace. Cargo Systems Brea, CA                           1996-1998

International aerospace manufacturing company.

Program Quality Engineer

Responsible for maintenance of Mil-Q-9858 Quality Program for the emergency rescue hoist and cargo winch product lines. Performed engineering document review and approval. Maintained all manufacturing planning operations for proper inspection and acceptance testing stops. Developed IS0-9000, ISO 9001, AS9100, and D1-9000 certification polices and implementation procedures. Developed various Client/Server database applications for quality data analysis. Supervised Mil-2000 solder certification and training. Maintained corporate approved supplier data system.

·          Developed basic ISO-9001 based quality system with manuals and procedures within twenty (20) days for a foreign division of Lucas Aerospace.

·          Designed quality inspection planning for hundreds of highly complex aerospace mechanical assembly sub-components utilizing clear and easily understood language.

·          Interfaced with suppliers daily in order to improve the overall quality of incoming material and finished goods.

·          Reduced time and cost of receiving inspection by developing more efficient and appropriate methods for acceptance.

 

Conner Formed Metal Products, Corona, CA                         1992-1996

Manufacturer of Metal Stampings and Wire Forms.

Quality Engineer. Design/Production Engineer

As Quality Engineer, performed all quality system duties per Mil-Std-105, Mil-Std-414 and ANSI-14.5.  As a Design and Production Engineer, performed estimating, customer support, design review and change. Also responsible for the development of quality inspection planning. Performed Supplier Audits. FDA cGMP, CAPA, Utilized advanced statistical techniques including SPC, DOE, reliability, and Taguchi Methods.

·          Developed Client/Server Quality Assurance database application to track supplier quality rating, customer satisfaction, and part manufacturing history and data.

·          Maintained Quality System for Motorola “six-sigma” quality standards; Result: Awarded 1995 Supplier of the Year.

·          Developed internal company policies and procedures for 180-9000 certification, and even more stringent supplier demands, including Motorola's QSR rating.

·          Designed a cross-discipline approach to problem solving.

 

Med Care Allied Health Systems, City of Industry, CA, principal              1989-1992

Medical reporting company.

Principal

Performed employee training in the operation of computer hardware and software. Performed medical reporting services, including transcription, billing, as well as legal briefs. Supervised employees. Exercised knowledge in the fields of telecommunications, database design, and word processing. Improved overall productivity by improving form design and data input procedures.

 

City of Montebello, CA                                                           1982-1989

Assistant Methods Engineer

Developed and maintained various management information systems. Established performance and time-motion standards for all labor tasks including all aspects of maintenance, repair, and administrative duties performed by the city and its employees. Served as key liaison between management and supervision.

 

Calcor Space Facility, Whittier, CA                                      1981-1983

Aerospace manufacturer.

Machinist

 

 

Education

 

Bachelor's Degree California State University, Long Beach, CA                           

·          Majored in Industrial Engineering; Minor in Quality Assurance

 

Associate's Degree, Don Bosco Technical Institute                                         

·          Majored in Manufacturing Engineering

 

 

Certifications

 

Six Sigma Black Belt - Juran Institute, 2001

 

LeanSigma® Master Black Belt - Maytag Corporation, 2002

 

Lead Auditor and Trainer, (ISO9001, ISO13485, AS9100 Rev. C) AQS Management Systems, 2011, 2015.

 

Lead Auditor and Trainer, (ISO14001), BlueSkye Track Inc., 2011