Joshua Manning

Experience

1. Quality Engineering Operations and Project Management Global Supply Chain

   Northrop Grumman

   Jan 2010 — Present

   Supplier Quality Engineer 4 (Melbourne, FL) Quality Field Engineer (Ankara, Turkey) Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence Supplier Quality Lead (Acting) Supplier Quality Engineer 3, F-35 Lightning II (Palmdale, CA) Quality Engineer 2, B-2 Spirit Bomber (Palmdale, CA) Supplier Quality Engineer 1, F-35 Lightning II (Palmdale, CA) Quality Analyst 1, F-35 Lightning II (El Segundo, CA) • Developed, applied, and maintained quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into finished product. Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards were in place. • Devised and implemented methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designed and analyzed inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conducted quality assurance tests; and performed statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that did not meet requirements. Provided material review dispositions for nonconformances. • Analyzed nonconformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions. Audited quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensured corrective measures met acceptable standards and documentation was compliant with requirements. • Researched contractual and Quality Management System requirements for applicability to specific proposals. Developed sections of quality metrics, design, and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. • Analyzed capability assessments to support supplier selection activities. Participated in reviews to ensure quality attributes were incorporated into product designs. Performed data analysis to ensure manufacturing and test readiness. Compiled performance reports and other statistical data to ensure specified process capability levels were achieved.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Science (MS), Operations and Project management

  2013 — 2015

• Stetson University

  BA, Business Administration

  1995 — 1999

• University of South Florida

  MA, Library and Information Sciences

  2000 — 2002

• University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Communication and Information Sciences PhD Program

  2005 — 2010