Antonio Ibarra
Quality Engineering Manager @Karman Space & Defense
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Quality Engineering Manager @Karman Space & Defense
Huntington Beach, CA, US
Leads cross-functional quality teams (quality engineers, inspectors, documentation specialists) to drive defect reduction and operational excellence.• Apply advanced RCCA, Cause Mapping, 5-Why, Fishbone, and Pick Charts to reduce defects and improve reliability.• Strengthen and enforce compliance to AS9100, AS9102, inspection methods, GD & T requirements, and industry standards.• Guide PFMEA reviews and implements mistake-proofing and gap analysis to improve critical processes.• Lead digital documentation transformation to improve accuracy, traceability, and responsiveness.• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain production flow.• Hosts customer visits to discuss POs, delivery timelines, capabilities, quality issues.• Leads quality department transition of physical documentation paperwork to digital format.• Supports metrology budget plan and vendor certification.
EDUCATION
Acuity Institute
Six Sigma Black Belt
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Caltech
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Project Management
ABOUT ANTONIO IBARRA
I\'m a Six Sigma Black Belt, high adaptable professional, with deep experience in complex manufacturing environments across the Aerospace and Medical Device industries. I bring specialized expertise in Aerospace Quality, electro-mechanical manufacturing, imaging sensors, and PCBA production. Demonstrated success in new product development for Class I/II medical devices. Known for a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process optimization, with direct experience on the production floor and in cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in key industry standards, including IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC A 620, ISO 13485, ISO ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.