Sean P. Burkey, PMP

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 1991 - Jul 1999

  Aviation Ordnanceman / Weapons Inspector / Instructor

  Post graduate level instruction on the F/A-18 aircraft to over 400 officers, enlisted, and foreign military personnel, in all aspects of strike fighter weapons systems for Strike Fighter Wings and U.S. Pacific Fleet units, including special weapons; Ordnance QA/Safety Observer qualified for five years.

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  Boeing

  Jul 1999 - Aug 2001

  QA Representative

  Audited and inspected 20 work centers, ensuring compliance with ISO 9000 requirements and maintenance of records. Managed material deficiencies and technical data deficiency programs, and administration of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting Program. Developed, Implemented and managed quality assurance and ground safety programs. Screened and ensured technical publications’ applicability and adherence; Oversaw aircraft weight and balance programs; Conducted safety inspections, training and drills; Gas Free Engineer certified, as well as several aircraft related qualifications; Qualified on extensive ground support equipment. Show less

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  Engility formerly Dynamics Research Corporation

  Aug 2001 - Jan 2003

  Lead Auditor

  Led team of (6) auditors inspecting the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service; Traveled to all immigration offices throughout the United States and U.S. Territories and conducted external audits of all facets of day to day operations including background checks, adjudications, immigrant file reviews, fingerprinting, and billing/accounting departments; Reported all findings to the Department of Homeland Security; Traveled on a bi-monthly basis, to conduct week-long audits.

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  USA Environmental

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2005

  In Country Data Manager

  In-country Manager of Combined Field Forms Database, for the Captured Enemy Ammunition Project in Iraq; Conducted field implementation of the database in-country; Responsible for tracking, troubleshooting and Quality Assurance checks of over 65 million pieces of ammunition, throughout Iraq and spread out over five different site locations. Reported all documentation to the Army Corp of Engineers.

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  Voestalpine Nortrak Inc

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2015

  Responsible for Transit Projects from contract award to completion; Coordinates five plants throughout the U.S. with regard to; contract management, change order management, engineering coordination and submittals, manufacturing/production, logistics, financial planning, invoicing, contract close out, Lessons Learned and numerous other areas. Customer liaison for all aspects of the project.I have had projects with the following agencies:-Trimet: 2007-Dallas Area Rapid Transit: 2008-Tucson Street Car: 2008-Salt Lake City Commuter Rail: 2008-New Mexico Rail Runner: 2008-Sound Transit: 2008-Santa Clara Valley Transit: 2008-Amtrak: 2008-Los Angeles Expo: 2008-Caltrain: 2008-Port of Vancouver: 2008-Salt Lake City Frontrunner: 2009-Metrolink: 2009-Salt Lake City West Valley: 2009-Dallas Area Rapid Transit Orange Line: 2009-Dallas-Denton: 2009-Jordan River Service Center: 2009-Sound Transit: 2010-San Francisco: 2010-Salt Lake City Mid Jordan: 2010-San Francisco St. Francis Circle: 2010-Sacramento Greenline: 2010-Caltrain San Bruno: 2010-Denver Siegel Oil Spur: 2010-JA Placek Magnolia Project: 2010-Denver West Corridor: 2010-Houston Rapid Transit: 2010-Commuter Rail Constructors: 2010-Utah Transit Authority, Airport Extension: 2011-Puente Hills: 2011-Port of Morrow: 2011-San Francisco, Church and Duboce: 2011-City of Calgary: 2011-San Diego, C Street: 2011-Sacramento Rail Yard: 2012-San Diego, HMS Downtown Station: 2012-Trimet: 2012-Tucson Street Car: 2012-Denver Eagle P3: 2012-Honolulu Area Rapid Transit: 2013-Bay Area Rapid Transit: 2013-San Diego: 2013-Los Angeles Expo Phase 2: 2013-Port of Long Beach: 2013-Los Angeles Metro: 2013-Perris Valley: 2013-San Diego Blue Line: 2013-SCRRA, Spare Parts: 2013-Bay Area Rapid Transit, Berryessa: 2013-Los Angeles Metro: 2013 Show less Implemented a new system for tracking all Quality Assurance Data, Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Programs, Certificate of Compliance, Work Order and Casting Production Information into one database; Implemented and managed Auditing Program and certification to ISO and AAR programs; Implement and track trend analysis to identify and correct process deficiencies and identify areas for attention and improvement. Responsible for Non Destructive Testing programs to include Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle and X-Ray programs; Completed Green Six Sigma (SS), Lean Manufacturing Training Courses and Project Management Professional course Show less

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2007 - Jan 2015

  • QA Manager

    Jun 2005 - Nov 2008
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  SkoFlo Industries

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

  Responsible for maintaining facility ISO certification based on current level of quality readiness.Plan, develop, and lead continuous improvement of the Quality Management Systems and warranty process.Implement Quality System process improvements using quality technology and associated tools.Manage the Quality Control department.Manage facility quality assurance activities including sampling, inspection, audits, and in-process and final inspection of manufactured products.Establish inter-departmental working relationships for management of item status and resolution of all quality related issues.Manage the QA relationship with customers and suppliers.Prepare interdepartmental procedures in support of ISO certification.Manage measurement and inspection equipment inventory and calibration.Identify quality training requirements and ensure all employees are adequately trained.Manage employees in the Quality Department including Quality Engineers, Associates, and Technicians. Show less Responsible for coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of Chemical Injection Metering Valve manufacturing, from inception to final delivery and managing all aspects of the project. Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Ensure resource availability and allocation. Developing a detailed project plan to track progress. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.Report and escalate to management as needed. Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Perform risk management to minimize project risks. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Show less

  • Quality Manager

    Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
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  Flow International

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2019

  Senior Quality Manager

  Responsible for quality management for Flow International including customer quality and Kent,WA factory quality. Owns Flow Customer Quality Metrics and KPIs globally. Works with remote sites to prioritize and manage Customer quality issues consistently. Manages the Kent Quality Assurance team driving continuous improvement across factory operations and into related functional areas; After Market, Engineering, Sustaining and Technical Services. Establish Service and After Market business processes, KPIs, and structure to manage Customer Issues to successful resolution.Responsible for customer facing quality systems; define, document, implement, measure, ensure effectiveness of Customer issue tracking, own and manage the RMA process, warranty determination, failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions and management accountability for customer issues.Collaborate with Marketing to deploy the Net Promoter Score assessment of customer loyalty and drive the prioritization and resolution of top causes of dissatisfaction. Accountable for analyzing Customer Warranty costs against goals and driving warranty cost reduction by resolving top causes of warranty liability.Role model and institutionalize 8 Discipline Problem solving process across the service and After Market organization. Utilizes quality tools and methods to create a responsive quality culture in service and support.Manages the Quality Assurance team at Kent developing and deploying best in class methods for quality assurance of machine shop operations, system assemblies and spare parts fulfillment.Lead the CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) and CAB (CAPA Advisory Board) managing the agenda, preparation, metrics, and actions as related to all Quality issues.Implemented Net Inspect Software and achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification after 9 months of employment. Show less

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  Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

  Aug 2019 - now

  Senior Project Manager/Estimator