Stuart Gillespie

Experience

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  Rockwell Collins

  Jul 1974 - Jul 1977

  Quality Engineer

  Developed inspection and process control systems for the PC board factory.

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  Sprague Electric

  Jan 1977 - Jan 1986

  Quality Manager

  During this period Sprague was the world’s largest electronic component manufacturer. · Managed the ceramic capacitor division with progressive responsibilities from quality engineer to manager· Became a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) by ASQ · Introduced SPC to the company

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  Hexcel Corporation

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

  Quality Engineer

  Directed the quality assurance laboratory and final inspection area at the Graham, TX plant. Participated in the development of new stealth material, and held responsibility for all process control data.

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  AVX

  Jul 1990 - Aug 1998

  Manager, Quality Assurance

  AVX is a world leader in the manufacturing of SMT ceramic and tantalum capacitors with daily volumes exceeding 50 million units during my tenure. · Managed all quality engineering activities prioritizing each engineer’s project related to continuous improvement, problem solving, SPC monitoring and cost reductions. · Served as a key customer interface for requests for information, complaints and problem solving. · Trained in Team Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS) using the technique of 8 disciplines (8D) of problem solving. · Developed new systems to track customer issues for response time and lessons learned using 8D reporting discipline. · Part of the core team that successfully transitioned the QMS from ISO 9001 to QS9000. Show less

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  National Electronic Distributors Association

  Jan 1999 - Aug 1999

  Vice President

  Managing the activities of the association task forces, directing surveys, research and statistical information gathering for the association. Facilitating task force meetings with the objective of developing guidelines for the electronic industry. Liaison for all distribution industry business reports such as Distribution Business Index (DBI), Distributor Productivity Report (DPR), annual Compensation Survey and Benefits Survey.

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  Vishay

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2001

  Director, Quality Assurance

  The Vitramon Division is a global manufacturer of ceramic capacitors primarily focusing on the automotive market with plants in US, Germany and Israel. · Directed the quality organizations in all three countries. · Established a line of communication with an emphasis on synergy towards business goals both corporate and within the quality department. · Harmonized all key quality and reporting systems to improve responsiveness to customers, and provide real time global monitoring of key quality measures. · Met the challenge of different cultures assuring common systems were successful during a ramp up. Successfully managed the transfer of production lines not only from the states to Israel but also from Germany to Israel making sure quality was not compromised and customers were satisfied with the changes. · Dealt with global customers regarding sensitive issues negotiating quality targets that impacted corporate awards as well as charge-backs. Show less

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  Kavlico Corporation

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2005

  Manager, Quality Assurance

  Manufacturer of sensors used in Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial markets. These products included pressure and position sensors designed around capacitive, integrated MEMS/ASIC technology built on Multichip Modules (MCM). · Managed a department of 35 employees with a $1 million budget. · Became a Six Sigma Black Belt successfully managing various Black Belt projects to reduce costs by $300K minimum each. Championed several projects for other Black Belts. · Successfully launched more than 10 major (tier one and two) products. · Managed all corrective actions for internal and external customers. · Part of the core team that successfully transitioned the QMS from QS9000 to TS16949. Became the key quality contact for all automotive customers. · Saved a key customer by serving as Program Manager during a transition in the organization. Show less

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  LV Sensors

  Aug 2005 - Oct 2008

  Director, Quality Assurance

  Start up company developing an integrated tire pressure monitoring system including an ASIC, two MEMS die, in a SSOP cavity package. · Accomplished corporate goals to develop a complete Quality Management System (QMS) including a paperless Document Control System obtaining certification to ISO 9001:2000 with 0 non-conformities at the initial assessment. · Became certified as a lead auditor for ISO 9001:2000 by BSI. · Developed and implemented a complete supplier quality program for a fabless semiconductor business model. · Managed the development of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for the entire Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Taught the design engineers the concept of FMEA. · Played a key role in gaining customer confidence by personally demonstrating all aspects of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) were being fully developed and managed.· Set up a Failure Analysis and Reliability Lab including HAST, THB, HALT, HTOL and managed the testing of the TPMS to meet AEC Q100 qualification. · Managed all failures during development to assure root cause, corrective and preventive actions were determined and completed. Show less

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  ITT

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2011

  Quality Manager

  Defense Electronics for War Fighters utilizing RF Jammer and Interference Mitigation Technology. Responsible for all Quality Assurance activity for the Value Center.Reorganizing the department to support APQP focusImplementing new tracking systems for the entire quality systemObtained a Secret Clearance

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  Henkel

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2023

  Quality Assurance Manager

  Aerospace Adhesives Development