Kyle Stephens
Peoria,IL
Summary
Thorough Quality Engineer adept at performing quality inspections and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Quality Engineer
GE Aerospace
07.2023 - Current
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Communication with direct colleagues and the business on the status of First Article Inspection and Source Substantiation Plans.
- Collaboration with other Engineering, Quality, and Sourcing functions to ensure joint success.
- Monitored and reported on test results and performance data to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
Assembly and Test Technician
GE Aerospace
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Communicated engine progress to program improvement leader to help facilitate meeting production goals. Also, performed analysis and interpreted test results through both verbal and written reports for projects to appropriate team members.
- Identified and resolved development issues, working closely with Test and Design Engineers.
- Blue print reading and being able to accurately determine if hardware if conforming or non-conforming with proper documentation.
- Operated wide range of hand and power tools, complex test rigs and fixtures and executed consistently accurate tests.
- Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.
- Completed high-quality process improvement products with skilled assembly of systems, supports and connections.
- Trained new employees in assembly skills to improve team production levels.
- Enhanced team performance with smooth distribution of needed supplies and subassemblies to each member.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08-2022
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-2016
Skills
- Quality improvement processes
- Process validation
- Advanced product quality planning
- Problem solving techniques
- Customer complaint handling
- Quality inspection methods
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Root-cause analysis
- Engineering support
- Clear and concise technical writing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multiple stakeholders (end customer, internal quality team, assembly technicians) in the development of an inspection program to detect defects per unit by implementing critical items and potential escapes into an state of the art inspection program to inspect the final article before shipment to the customer. Reduced defects per unit by 70%
Certification
- Licensed Airframe and Powerplant technician - Does not expire.
- Advance Lean training- Ivy tech
- Level one Non-destructive testing certification in eddy current and liquid penetrant inspection methods.
Additional Information
During the COVID-19 pandemic I was able to demonstrate flexibility and travel to Madison, Wisconsin and work for General Electric healthcare to help produce ventilators to help individuals in a time of need and to ensure that hospitals not only in American, but all over the world had the resources to be successful in combating COVID.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Hobbies and Interests
Home projects and exploring state parks with my wife Kadie and our dog Apollo.
Interests
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in disc golf
Timeline
Product Quality Engineer
GE Aerospace
07.2023 - Current
Assembly and Test Technician
GE Aerospace
08.2016 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Vincennes University
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