Eric Slade
Quality Management | Supply Chain Management
- Role
- Nuclear Electronic Technician at US Navy
- Location
- Smyrna, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Slade
I build quality systems that actually move the numbers.With 15+ years across electronics manufacturing and complex supply chains, I lead teams that prevent defects, stabilize launches, and turn suppliers into true partners. I’m at my best where field realities meet QMS discipline—training crews, running audits/FAI, and closing NCRs fast while keeping customers informed and schedules intact.**How I create Stand up and mature QMS (ISO 9001; exposure to AS9100/IATF) with layered audits, control plans, and closed-loop CAPA* Drive RCCA using 8D, A3, 5-Why, DOE; enable PFMEA/MSA/SPC to prevent recurrence* Build KPI dashboards (OTD, PPM, FPY, SCAR aging) that focus teams on the few metrics that matter* Elevate suppliers with APQP/PPAP, safe-launch, and change control that protect production windows* Coach engineers/technicians—100+ trained on structured problem solving and quality fundamentals**Selected Lifted FPY on a critical electronics line from **56% → 96%** using Red X + A3 and disciplined verification* Reduced escapes through targeted DOE and mistake-proofing; improved SCAR cycle times with tiered reviews* De-risked multi-site programs via supplier transfers, stock builds, and ITP/ITR readiness at the source**Keywords & tools**QMS (ISO 9001) • APQP/PPAP • PFMEA & Control Plan • MSA/GR & R • SPC/Cpk • FAI • ITP/ITR • NCR/CAR/SCAR • RCCA (8D/A3/5-Why/DOE) • Supplier Development • Source Inspection • Change Control • KPI Dashboards (OTD/PPM/FPY) • Power BI • Excel (pivots) • Smartsheet/MS ProjectI’m passionate about teaching the craft of quality, partnering cross-functionally, and leaving each operation measurably better—safer, simpler, and more repeatable. If you’re scaling manufacturing or supplier networks and want fewer surprises and faster learning cycles, let’s connect.
Experience
Nuclear Electronic Technician
Present
Completed 12.5 years as a nuclear-trained electronics technician and supervisor, operating and maintaining reactor control, instrumentation, and power distribution systems under strict procedural and safety controls. Led 26 technicians across three shifts under rigorous procedures; experience with pressure vessels and NDT on piping systems. Developed deep expertise in electrical troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, and quality documentation in a high-reliability, safety-critical environment.
Education
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts, Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
2010
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
2024
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Arizona State University
Software Engineering
2015 — 2027
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Software Engineering
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