Dwayne Elkins
Senior Lead Auditor @SQA Services, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Lead Auditor @SQA Services, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, US
SQA Services is a global consulting firm specializing in medical device and aerospace supply chain quality. My role as Director of Field Engineering includes:Project scopingProject tool developmentBusiness development supportCustomer interface for technical issues and requestsContinual improvement of our field associates
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor's Degree, Orfalea College of Business - Industrial Technology
ABOUT DWAYNE ELKINS
Highly motivated and energetic Quality Professional• Thorough experience in Supply Chain Management and Development, Inspection Management, Quality Engineering Management, and NPI• Strong ability to lead, implement, educate, and drive strategy changes• Customer Focused Leadership style instills Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as vital to success• Skilled at developing and building robust Quality Assurance organizations• Expertise in start-up operations, double digit growth, and re-engineering processes• Global experience with proven track record of successful plant and production line launches• Experience in Aerospace, PCBA, Automotive, Commercial, and Industrial arenas allows for me to take best practices and apply across industry lines• ISO 9001/TS 16949/AS 9100 implementation and auditing experience• ISO / Risk Management• ISO 13485:2016 / Medical Device / IQ OQ PQSpecialties:• System Implementation• Multi-Site Operations / Op Ex• Continuous Improvement - Lean/Six Sigma• Strategic Leadership (Provide Leadership and the Vision)• Birth to death Quality Management• Successful in both High Mix/Low Volume & Low Mix / High Volume• New Product Development• Organizational development, alignment for success• Strong business acumenNotable Competencies:• Proven critical thinking, problem solving, and root cause analysis• Astute planning and organizing skills• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and lead at all levels• Proven ability to work within and at the head of teams• Proven conflict management skills • Strong ability to think and work under pressure• Strong decision maker, not afraid to make a decision
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