Dave Wyckoff

About Dave Wyckoff

MECHANICAL ENGINEER WITH EXPERIENCE IN PROJECT AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS USING AND DEVELOPING TOOLS TO IMPROVE PROCESSESHistory of quickly mastering software and business information systems. Can take the lead in user instruction, and find ways to improve both the systems and the business processes they support.Has the ability to analyze uncontrolled processes and identify best practices. Standardizes the best practices with forms, procedures and templates.COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING SPECIALISTExperienced in communicating to groups of all sizes through spoken and written word. Has presented training material to an audience of over 300 people and is also adept at providing one-on-one guidance. Understands the collaborative process of developing written communications for large organizations. Drafted widely distributed quality communications that required buy-in and approval from multiple disciplines including Legal, Engineering, and Sales. COOL UNDER PRESSURECareer began in the fast paced world of power generation outages and field service. Developed and honed skills to manage time and prioritize work.Filled Quality Control Manager role at a time when resources were limited and responsibilities were increasing. Lead the department to successfully support large projects, created process improvements and developed and trained new hires.SPECIALTIESProcess Improvement; Quality Management Systems; Supplier Qualification; Lead Quality Auditor; Root Cause Analysis; Forecasting; Process Analysis; Procedure Development; Project Management; Weld Inspection; Welding Procedure Specification Review; Inspection & Test Plan Development; Rotating Equipment;

Experience

1. Site Quality Assurance Manager

   Commonwealth Fusion Systems

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Develop, update, and implement a comprehensive quality strategy for SPARC construction activities. Foster strong collaboration with Engineering and Project Management teams to facilitate the flow-down of quality requirements to subcontractors.Review, approve, and enhance quality documentation, maintaining compliance with project specifications and applicable regulatory standards.

Education

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Mechanical Engineering

  1995 — 1997

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  BSME, Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Project Estimation
• Lead Quality Auditor
• Turbines
• Steam Boilers
• Supplier Qualification
• Boilers
• Project Engineering
• Quality Control
• Gas Turbines
• Project Management
• Gas
• Visual Inspection
• Quality Assurance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Power Plants
• Quality System
• Procurement
• Project Control
• Piping
• Certified Welding Inspector
• Nuclear
• Business Process Improvement
• Procedure Development
• Microsoft Office
• Quality Management
• Engineering
• Power Generation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leading Change
• Epc
• Steam Turbines
• Software Documentation
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Employee Training
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Analysis
• Inspection
• Engineering Management