Aerospace · Defense · Medical Device · Electronics Manufacturing.
Three Honeywell Aerospace engagements. Six years at Raytheon RMS.
IQF Certified Master Black Belt. Nine ASQ/professional certifications.
Available for full-time hire or consulting contract — Phoenix/Tempe AZ.
Nine active professional certifications including IQF Certified Master Black Belt — the highest Six Sigma credential available — plus ASQ CQE, CQA, CRE, CSSBB, CSQE, CMQ/OE, and AS9100C Internal Auditor. Most senior quality engineers hold one or two.
Three embedded Honeywell Aerospace engagements, most recently through December 2025. Active daily user of SAP, Net Inspect, Teamcenter, and Accolade. AS9100, AS9102 FAIR generation, and AS9145 APQP/PPAP are current working practice — not history.
Member of the American Statistical Association and IQF Master Black Belt. Has trained functional groups in SPC, Gauge Variation, and Design of Experiments at Raytheon RMS. Minitab and JMP proficient. GTD practitioner for complex program management.
Experience at Special Devices Inc. (pyrotechnic automotive initiators, QS9000) and Universal Propulsion Company/BFG in energetic materials quality — a rare credential for defense and ammunition manufacturers. Prior Secret clearance, reinstatement eligible.
Gap analysis, manual development, procedure writing, internal audit programs, and hands-on support through AS9100D or ISO 9001:2015 registration — including NADCAP special processes (M&I, Heat Treatment, Welding).
Full APQP deliverable packages, PPAP documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, Capability Studies), and AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports for aerospace suppliers and OEMs.
8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone, and Apollo Root Cause Analysis (ARCA) for chronic non-conformances, customer escapes, and audit findings. Closed-loop corrective action implementation.
SPC program design, DOE, Gage R&R/MSA, process capability, regression analysis, and sampling plan development. Training delivery in Minitab and JMP for engineering teams.
QMS development, EU MDR gap remediation, design control planning, FMEA remediation per ISO 14971:2019, complaint investigation, CAPA programs, and FDA inspection readiness support.
Supplier qualification, SCAR management, source inspection, flow-down of contract requirements, and supplier certification programs for aerospace, defense, and medical device supply chains.
On-site or remote training programs in Six Sigma (Yellow through Black Belt), SPC, APQP/PPAP, AS9100 internal auditor certification, 8D/RCCA, and GD&T fundamentals.
Available as an embedded contract quality engineer for short or long-term engagements. Program quality liaison, inspection planning, EIDP/CDRL deliverables, and audit coordination.
Certified Master Black Belt
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor
Root Cause Analysis (ARCA) Practitioner
AS9100 Rev C Certified
GD&T: Y14.5-2009, Y14.100, Y14.24
Senior Member · Past Vice Chair Section 0704 · Six Sigma Division Liaison
David brings practical hands-on skills alongside his quality career. Small businesses, startups, and individuals can engage him for the following services in the Phoenix/Tempe metro area.
Custom cabinet builds, shop cabinetry, garage storage systems, and furniture projects. Quality-engineer precision applied to woodworking — accurate cuts, solid joinery, professional finish.
Simple, professional websites for small manufacturers, consultants, and service businesses. Clean, fast, no-bloat HTML/CSS sites built to represent your business well. No monthly platform fees.
Helping small manufacturers build practical ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems they can actually use. Flat-fee engagements, no bloated consulting overhead.
On-site Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt workshops, SPC fundamentals, root cause analysis, and 8D training for manufacturing teams. Practical — built around real problems in your shop.
Local to Tempe/Phoenix metro. U.S. citizen. No relocation required for AZ roles.
Whether you're hiring a Senior Quality Engineer, need consulting support on a specific program, or want to discuss training for your team — reach out directly.