Markham Laird
Senior Quality Engineer | Nuclear & ISO 9001 Compliance Expert | Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement Leader | Driving Operational Excellence in Manufacturing & Offshore Wind Projects
- Role
- Senior Quality Engineer at EEW Group
- Location
- Wilmington, DE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Markham Laird
Dynamic Senior Quality Engineer with 11+ years of expertise in Quality Assurance and…
Experience
Senior Quality Engineer
Nov 2022 — Present · Paulsboro, NJ, US
Senior Quality Engineer at EEW AOS, overseeing quality assurance for the largest offshore wind farm project in the U.S. I ensure compliance with ISO 9001, API Q1, and other industry standards, driving significant process improvements and operational excellence. By collaborating with global teams in Germany, Korea, and Indonesia, I align cross-border quality standards and spearhead manufacturing advancements.• Serve as quality liaison for international teams, ensuring compliance and regulatory alignment.• Lead certification audits for ISO 9001, API Q1, EN 1090, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 3834, enabling the successful launch of manufacturing operations.• Achieve measurable results, including a 37% reduction in NCRs and a 52% reduction in welding and painting cycle times, while maintaining machine downtime below 2.5%.• Improve welding defect rates by 23% through KPI management and targeted process improvements.• Develop and manage corrective action tracking systems, ensuring prompt resolution of non-conformances and preventing recurrence.• Streamline audit readiness with detailed programs and ISO 9001 checklists, enhancing compliance scores and organizational preparedness.• Conduct Integrated Management System (IMS) reviews, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.• Oversee As-Built documentation packages for windmill monopile projects, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.• Manage the MOC and NCR registers, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolutions.• Maintain databases for welder certifications, equipment calibration (350+ tools), and SOP documentation to uphold operational reliability.• Implement ISO-certified quality systems, reinforcing audit compliance scores and driving operational excellence.
Education
State University of New York Maritime College
Bachelors, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
2007 — 2011
Valley Forge Military Academy
Associates, Engineering
2005 — 2007
Skills
- Steam
- Excel
- Marine Engineering
- Maritime
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