Neil Lum

Experience

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  University of San Diego

  Sept 2005 - Dec 2009

  Student Lab Assistant

  I worked in the Machine Shop Lab at USD to design and build small projects I also used the Mill, Lathe, Table Saw, Power Tools, Soldering Iron, and MIG Welder. In addition, I installed software, performed routine program updates, and repaired simple circuit boards.

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  Novo Engineering

  Apr 2010 - May 2010

  Test Technician

  I helped Novo Engineering in the R&D of ink-jet printers.

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  Cobham

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2015

  • Supervised and acted as the technical lead to the quality engineering staff• Managed resources to promote on-time delivery and improve first pass yield• Provided technical quality expertise on composite nozzle flap assemblies, airfoils, and flow-path spacers• Completed UPPAP for composite spinners and caps• Implemented strategic business goals into the company culture • Created first article inspection reports per AS9102• Analyzed problem areas using statistical process control (SPC)• Released product as a P&W delegated quality representative (DQR) • Represented the company as a certified laboratory control at source representative (CLCSR)• Investigated product non-conformances to provide root cause and corrective action• Completed a six-sigma black belt project to save the company $80K per year • Performed process audits on composite airfoils, nozzle flaps, and spinners• Worked with the integrated product team (IPT) to improve product quality• Created an excel macro to reduce e-QN data processing time saving the company $40K

  • Quality Engineer II - Lead

    Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Quality Engineer

    Jun 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Associate Quality Engineer

    Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
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  Meggitt

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2017

  Quality Manager

  • Provide leadership and management to 23 employees including quality engineers and inspectors• Sustain the quality philosophy and lean culture at the site level• Maintain company compliance to ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP• Report company metrics to top management to achieve objectives• Lead quality investigations to achieve root cause and corrective action • Interact with all site functional areas, customers, and suppliers regarding quality concerns• Manage department resources to facilitate cost-effective solutions for quality and compliance• Assist the Director of Quality with all quality functions• Analyze problem areas using statistical process control (SPC)• Release product as a P&W delegated quality representative (DQR) • Represent the company as a certified laboratory control at source representative (CLCSR) Show less

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  UTC Aerospace Systems

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Supplier Quality Engineer
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  Collins Aerospace

  May 2018 - Nov 2021

  Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
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  Dispensing Dynamics International

  Nov 2021 - now

  Qualilty Manager