Dylan McCurdy
Arlington
Summary
Results-driven Aerospace Quality Manager with expertise in AS9100 Quality Management Systems, NADCAP compliance, and continuous improvement. Led customer and internal audits, ensured regulatory compliance, and enhanced operational performance. Skilled in 8D problem solving, CAPA, and first article inspection, effectively representing the organization in audits with major manufacturers.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Honeycomb
Arlington
11.2022 - Current
- Lead the Quality Management System for a 60,000-square-foot aerospace manufacturing facility supporting 55 employees.
- Represented the company during customer audits by Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace, Solar Turbines, and MTU Aero Engines, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Execute 12 internal quality audits annually, maintaining continuous audit readiness and supporting AS9100 and NADCAP compliance.
- Lead 8D investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation to eliminate recurring quality issues.
- Maintain manufacturing scrap below 3.5% through process improvements and proactive quality controls.
- Supervised and mentored two direct-report quality professionals, fostering accountability and enhancing their professional development.
- Partnered with operations and engineering to sustain greater than 85% on-time delivery performance while maintaining product quality.
Operations Training Supervisor
Six Flags Over Texas
Arlington
11.2015 - 08.2018
- Led onboarding and orientation for over 300 new hires annually, creating engaging training materials and coordinating hands-on, scenario-based learning.
- Facilitated cross-training programs and leadership development workshops, enhancing team versatility and readiness for advancement.
- Coached and mentored employees to improve performance and engagement through regular feedback sessions and evaluations aligned with company goals.
- Communicated training outcomes, objectives, and performance data to upper management, supporting informed strategic decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Martin High School
Arlington, TXSkills
- Quality management
- AS9100 compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal audits
- Audit coordination
- Risk analysis and mitigation
- Process optimization
- Continuous improvement
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
- Team oversight
- Talent management
- Effective multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Policy reinforcement
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
Certified Laboratory Control at Source Representative, Pratt & Whitney - June 2023 - June 2028
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Honeycomb
11.2022 - Current
Operations Training Supervisor
Six Flags Over Texas
11.2015 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
James Martin High School