Dana Pickett

About Dana Pickett

As a Senior Quality Systems Engineer with over a decade of experience, my expertise includes continuous process improvement, process development, and technical writing. I have successfully led quality management system (QMS) implementations, facilitated internal audit programs, developed CAPA processes, and delivered measurable improvements in product reliability and operational efficiency via Lean and Six Sigma practices. I specialize in writing comprehensive procedures, policies, and business requirements that conform to regulatory standards such as AS9100, FAA, and ISO, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. I hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Experience

1. Senior Quality Systems Engineer

   Supernal

   Jun 2024 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Designed and implemented a company-wide Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with AS9100, FAA, and ISO 9001 standards across departments, while managing progress through defined stage gates.• Created and implemented the company-wide Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process, Internal Audit Process, and Enterprise Risk Management program.• Developed the company’s Quality Manual in alignment with AS9100 requirements and established a management review process to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.• Led the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of multi-departmental processes with emphasis on design and development, materials and processes, and manufacturing.• Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis to identify discrepancies between AS9100 requirements and existing documentation, highlighting compliance gaps and pinpointing areas for internal audit focus.• Developed SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers) diagrams for each functional area to map processes, identify key inputs and outputs, and drive cross-functional alignment.• Collaborated with the Certification Team to align the QMS with FAA Part 21 requirements, ensuring compliance with type certification standards.• Ensured the QMS aligns with Safety Management System (SMS) principles, supporting FAA safety regulations and risk management objectives.• Proficiency in gathering information from subject matter experts (SMEs), documents, and other resources, and relaying this into comprehensive documentation.• Designed and conducted training programs on the QMS framework, quality standards, process optimization, and regulatory compliance, ensuring cross-functional understanding and adherence.• Supported the selection of a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system, focusing on document control and revision tracking to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Strategic Planning
• Validation
• Labview
• Matlab
• Machining
• Solidworks
• Quality Assurance