Daniel A. Hernandez

Experience

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  Honeywell Aerospace

  Dec 2004 - Jan 2009

  • Review and approve all the FAIR’s to the supplier.• Responsible for quality assurance and continuous improvement in the supply base. • Provide technical leadership to coordinate implementation of advanced quality processes• Train, implementation and control of statistical based variation reduction, control planning, mistake proofing, manufacturing process control and process capability enhancements. • Evaluate procedures for compliance to contractual and regulatory requirements. • Act independently and with teams to improve product quality and process yields. • Present metrics associated with quality trends and related improvements within the supply base. Show less • External and interplant transition of product lines and/or programs.• Develop assembly, machining & inspection fixtures.• Analysis of capacity based on critical equipment and headcount.• Development of major projects to increase productivity and quality based on Lean and Six Sigma Techniques.• Ongoing production process improvement resulting in increased efficiency.• Cost reduction in transitioned or buyout parts improving manufacturing process.• Verification of Build (VOB). • Realization, verification and approval of first article.• Development of manufacturing process of new products.• Follow up of corrective actions to reduce RMRA to meet customer’s requirements.• Administration of yearly assigned budget.• Prepare and present metrics associated with quality (COPQ, FPY, etc.).• Determines root cause and solution for manufacturing problems.• Customer service.• Quality problem resolution and complaint management.• Evaluate and judge if drawings, specifications or process need to be adapted or modified• Implement and execute quality improvement plan.• Serve as a key team member for PRR and transition activities.• Support operational excellence initiative (LEAN, SMED, Poke-Yoke, Kanban, one piece flow, Kaizen Teams, etc.). Show less

  • Field Quality Engineer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  • Project Engineer

    Dec 2004 - Jan 2008
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  Karel Manufacturing

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

  Product Manager

  • Establish procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in product applications.• Determine and enforce quality and safety requirements in accordance with real company needs.• Direct support to customers, to ensure products conforms to customer requirements and meets the customer needs.• Responsible of Lean Manufacturing activities for engineering processes, tooling, customized processes, application, functional testing to reduce the waste (Up to 1M per year).• Manage supply chain, inventory, MRP, BOM’s, shop floor, quality, contract manufacturers, documentation, training, etc.• Develop measurement, reporting and goal tools for items listed above.• Make continuous improvements process, tooling, special process, applications, functional test, etc.• Closely collaboration with senior staff.• Sale price quote for new product introduction and inside production cost analysis.• Outsourcing evaluation.• Ensure that the projects and work assignments are correctly planned and managed effectively.• Leader of Repair & Overhaul station designer and FAA Certification Show less

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  Karel/Suntek Manufacturing

  Jun 2010 - Apr 2013

  Operations Manager

  • A key member of the Total Quality Steering Committee.• Completely restructured compensation system and implemented new hiring and interviewing techniques to revamp recruitment and selection. • Provide a work environment that engenders positive energy.• Ensure that goals are achieved.• Set policies in the workplace to ensure effective implementation and adherence among each and every employee in the organization.• Handle a company’s operating budget to determine how much the company has spent and what it can purchase in the near future.• Discuss the objectives and plans the organization has in store to make its business more successful.• Risk management, shipment delays, clients’ dissatisfaction and employee problems.• Give directions to employees on job tasks, resolve problems concerning employees work performance, establish rules and procedures and create work schedules.• Lead ERP implementation thru 3 different locations (US, MX & Malasya). Show less

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  Verify, Inc.

  May 2013 - Sept 2019

  •Perform candidate interviews and technical screening of potential Project Specialist. •Assistance with regional market analysis, research, and customer/account interface based on corporate objectives. •Support Customer program implementation plus program and technical oversight. •Provide advice/guidance on regional issues including labor laws and practices, labor rate/compensation, sources for the development of in-country talent base, government regulations and compliance. •Provide advice and guidance on country business practices and pertinent economic development within Client’s industry and customer targets. •Ensure that professional image of Client is maintained at all times and that the dealings with customers, Project Specialists, suppliers and Client employees and associates are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of integrity. •Respond to identified business development opportunities within the assigned market. •Participation at Industry or Customer networking events. •Project specialists and supplier troubleshooting and corrective action management. •Responding to customer complaints including on-site investigations. Show less • Ability to read / interpret engineering drawings and Purchase Orders (POs).• Experience using various mechanical inspection tools, such as micrometers and calipers.• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance to the AS9102 standard and knowledge of applicable industry standards.• Lead a team to ramp up to support our customer to perform their first flight.• Verify product at the supplier facility to validate conformance to all customer requirements.• Verify product to minimize risk, for products are critical, complex or expensive. • Compile all necessary documentation for the FAA approval, experience of the associated Federal Aviation Regulation and practical experience completing FAA Forms 8130-9, 8120-9 or 8100-1.• Inspections in accordance to the applicable section of the FAA regulations.• Inspect and test of nacelle, pylon and flight control surfaces for large commercial, regional jet and military aircraft customers.• Review includes and not limited to design, manufacture, and integration of nacelles, thrust reversers, inlet cowl, fan cowl, core cowl, nozzle and pylons for large commercial aircraft.• Inspect and test of other components as well including the inlet cowl, fan cowl, thrust reverser, core cowl and nozzle• Support to lean developments and production methods help eliminate waste, and improve product build hours and flow times, reducing inspections.• Practical experience performing in-process and final inspections on machined parts, assemblies, and / or sub-assemblies.• Experience in inspection in a composite fabrication/manufacturing environment, inspecting sub-assemblies and major fuselage sections.• Experience performing source inspection/manufacturing for fasteners and sealants. Show less

  • In-Country Manager

    May 2013 - Sept 2019

  • Project Specialist - Bombardier/Zodiac

    Jan 2015 - May 2019

  • Project Specialist - Bombardier/Learjet

    May 2013 - May 2014
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  NAHERCO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

  Dec 2015 - now

  General Manager
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  Certified Bodies

  Oct 2016 - now

  AS9100 Certified Auditor