Douglas Norkus

About Douglas Norkus

VP Director Quality & Systems Test | Lean Six Sigma Master Black BeltFRONT-LINE OPERATIONS EXECUTIVEA data-driven engineering leader who created an Integrated Quality™ approach to incorporate quality disciplines and continuous improvement principles that improved business performance; Have extensive and proven technical and leadership background managing front-line Operations, Systems Engineering, Quality, and Program Management organizations; Turn-around specialist utilizing process-oriented data-focused approach leading operations groups to resolve programmatic and technical challenges; DoD Top Secret, NATO, and CNWDI clearances.Areas of Expertise: Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Manufacturing Operations, Business Metrics, Management System, and Statistical Analysis and Process Controls. Led in Union and Non-Union environments of all sizes. Key Developer of Personnel.ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, and AS9100 site certificationsTo brainstorm and collaborate on any of these perspectives, call me at (85••••••43.Connect with me using: d••••••••@icloud.com All Invitations to Connect WelcomeLION – LinkedIn Open HR Managers, Hiring Managers connect with me to get access to my network deep in industry

Experience

1. Director Corporate Quality

   BWXT

   Mar 2019 — Present · OH, US

   Created organizational improvement strategy, establishing a consistent quality vision across five operational sites supporting the US Navy, NASA, and commercial nuclear power plant manufacturing. NOG-wide quality improvement strategy driving four focus area projects, establishing integrated tiered quality metrics, improving corrective action and prevention of process escapes, and supplier management improvement aligned with strategic vision of operations systems, management infrastructure, and capability development. Integrating Quality functional capabilities with Operational Excellence/Lean Six Sigma strategic realignment. Established and chaired Supplier Management Council, aligning procurement, quality and engineering resources to integrate and develop supply chain oversight capabilities. Manage Quality Assurance group comprised of Quality Management Systems, Data Analytics, Non-Destructive Testing, Quality System and Process Auditors, Supplier Source Inspection, and Technical Documentation.

Education

• University of Central Florida

  MS, Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management

  1999 — 2001

• University of Central Florida

  BSE, Mechanical Engineering

  1979 — 1983

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Earned Value Management
• Analysis
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Green Belt
• Integration
• Engineering Management
• Testing
• Dmaic
• Pmp
• System Design
• Project Management
• Technical Leadership
• Business Transformation
• Program Management
• Spacecraft
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Lean Transformation
• Supplier Quality
• Value Stream Mapping
• Space Systems
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Requirements Analysis
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Quality Assurance
• Personal Development
• Systems Engineering
• Security Clearance
• Business Coaching
• Configuration Management
• Business Intelligence
• Quality Management
• Information Assurance
• Training Delivery
• Organizational Development
• Industrial Engineering