1. Robert A. Sipes
213 Fir Avenue, Melbourne Beach Florida 32951
Residence: 321-722-1999
Cell: 321-652-1178
Bob@thesipes.com
Balanced combination of strategic planning with the ability and determination to execute the tactical
aspects required to be successful. Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
professional with over 20 years experience developing and executing corporate quality management
systems, supplier development, continuous improvement projects, new product introduction, quality
organizational restructuring, product quality, and team development in contract manufacturing,
Department of Defense and medical device industries.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Team Leadership
Strategic/Tactical Planning
Project Management
Organizational Reconstruction
Process Capability Studies
Supplier Development/Maintenance
Evaluation of Quality Management
Systems
Continuous Improvement
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Internal auditing for ISO 9001:2008, ISO
13485/AS9100C
CGMP FDA, Subchapter H – Medical
devices
CAPA process
Transition of ISO 9001:2008 to ISO
9001:2015
Lean/6-Sigma manufacturing
Customer Satisfaction Improvement
Design of Experiments
Statistical Analysis of production and
testing processes
Mentoring
New Product Introduction (NPI) Process
EXPERIENCE
Sipes & Sipes, Inc. Current
Consultant, Sipes & Sipes, Inc., FL (December 2016)
Systems Engineering
Home Networking
Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing
Website Creation & Maintenance
Internal Auditing Support
Industrial Engineering
Basic Computer Training
Quality Engineering
Supplier Auditing and Verification
3rd
Party Audit Preparation
Root Cause Corrective Action
Transition of ISO 9001:2008 to ISO
9001:2015
Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. 2016
Director, Quality Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc., FL (March 2016 – December 2016)
Responsible for the Quality organization and all aspects to ensure compliance to Customer,
Government, Regulatory, and Safety regulations.
Transforming Quality Management System from one focused on Research and Development to one
supporting an expanding global manufacturing organization; flexible, scalable, practical.
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CONTEC DTx, INC. 2016
Director, Quality CONTEC DTx, Inc., FL (August 2013 – March 2016)
Responsible for the Quality organization and all aspects to ensure compliance to Customer and
Government regulations.
Improved Turn Around Time for Materials Review Board disposition from 71 days to less than 1
Improved test First Pass Yield from 93% to 97%
Created and implemented Internal Auditor Training program to support internal audit needs
Implement regular internal audit programs to review processes, overall compliance, and
effectiveness of training programs
Develop and implement compliance and regulatory initiatives including U.L., CSA, CE, WEEE,
RoHS, REACH and future regulatory requirements
Ensure that all quality processes and procedures support the Company’s Balanced Score Card
and Lean initiatives
Ensure that all members of the organization are trained and have full functional grasp of all
relevant quality policies and procedures
Develop, initiate, and evaluate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and measurement
of performance including first pass yield analysis, product field performance, and returns
Coordinates and manages the CAPA system
Ensure adequate resource planning for the Quality function and systems
Perform quality reviews of all engineering design and production documentation
Support supply chain in Supplier qualification and quality initiatives
MC Assembly 2013
Director, Quality MC Assembly (April 2013 – August 2013)
Responsible for the Quality organization and all aspects to ensure compliance to Customer
requirements, satisfaction, and Government regulations (ITAR)
Supported 2 satellite sites (Boston, USA and Zacatecas, Mexico)
Quality organization of 14 personnel (5 Quality Engineers, 9 Inspectors)
Mentor continuous improvement teams based on Lean and Six Sigma principles
Provide oversight of RMA, Preventive & Corrective Action Reports
Supplier Quality activities and Non-conforming Material data & tracking
Participate as an active member of the Material Review Board
Identify quality-related training needs
Identify opportunities, develop metrics to support those opportunities, and report on those
metrics to senior management
Drive continuous improvement efforts across all functions of the organization
Direct the hiring, training and performance evaluations of assigned staff and oversee their daily
activities
Conelec of Florida, LLC. 2012-2013
Director, Quality Conelec of Florida, LLC., FL (June of 2012 – March 2013)
Responsible for the Quality organization and all aspects to ensure compliance to Customer
requirements, satisfaction, and Government regulations.
Quality organization of 9 personnel
Mentor continuous improvement teams based on Lean and Six Sigma principles
Provide internal auditing oversight based on ISO-9001 & ISO-13485 standards
Provide oversight of RMA, Preventive & Corrective Action Reports
Supplier Quality activities and Non-conforming Material data & tracking
Participate as an active member of the Material Review Board
Identify quality-related training needs
Identify opportunities, develop metrics to support those opportunities, and report on those
metrics to senior management
Drive continuous improvement efforts across all functions of the organization
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DRS Technologies, RSTA 2007-2012
Director, Quality DRS-RSTA Florida, Melbourne, FL (2011–2012)
Led Florida site Quality organization of 29 personnel
Directed the creation and presentation of monthly Quality reviews for site metrics, programs, and
improvement initiatives
Led the Florida site Team to the successful consolidation of ISO 9001:2008 for multi-site
registration
Organized Florida Quality Team in the successful effort to obtain CMMI, Level III registration
Improved Throughput Yield (2010 – 2011), on average, across all programs by 6.5%
Led the Florida site New Product Introduction transition to production across the facility
Organized Florida site Team resulting in a new, unified CAPA system across two sites.
Established Team leading to a revised, unified In-process Manufacturing and Support auditing
system across two sites
Drove audit scores from less than 95% to greater than 98% compliance in 18 months
Revised Scrap metric down (from 1% to 0.1%), resulting in scrap reduction of 0.15% ($900K)
Implemented a “Visual” MRB system, reducing MRB disposition time from 8 days to 2 days
Enhanced Receiving Inspection Turn Around Time from 5 days to 1.5 days utilizing AQL
analysis, and Critical To Quality criteria for Receiving Inspection Check Lists
Maintained Dock To Stock (DTS) percentage of 42% with less than 0.34% of noncompliant
components documented in WIP
Successfully managed multi-million dollar budget; met or exceeded budgetary constraints
Manager IV, Quality, Palm Bay, FL (2008-2011)
Supported Quality organization efforts at two (Marlo Coil, Missouri, and Power Control
Technologies, Wisconsin) DRS Technologies business units
Assessed and rebuilt Quality organizations through SWOT analysis, personnel evaluation, and
performance management
Closed Level III CARs at each facility, established excellent working relationships with DCMA
authorities; allowing shipment of product and meeting revenue goals
Directed the move of 7 complex products from one facility to another with no impact to
production deliveries or Customer expectations
Instrumental in establishing a 3rd party calibration process, ensuring success across two
facilities, saving $100K/year
Quality Engineer III, Palm Bay FL (2007-2008)
Supported FRB and MRB activities
Supported in-process auditing program as an auditor
Customer interface, supporting Program Management Reviews, SCAR responses, Customer
audits, quality plans
Mack Technologies FL, Inc., Melbourne, FL 2005-2007
Quality Engineer III
Development of Department of Defense type quality processes and their integration into
commercial production processes
Develop and manage customer specific quality plans
Lead quality teams in driving high product quality, continuous improvement, and increased
customer satisfaction
Provided procedural system training to Quality Assurance Technicians and entry level Engineers
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EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Webster University, Brevard County, FL
Master of Science, Quality Assurance / Engineering Technology
Southern Polytechnic State University, Cobb County, GA
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology
Southern College of Technology, Cobb County, GA
CERTIFICATIONS
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE, Certificate # 41401)
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA, Certificate # 45900)
Government Security Clearance – Secret – Expired > 36 months
Green Belt – Shainin System (Panduit Corporation, Wiring Accessories Division)
Six Sigma Black Belt – Coursework completed
Exemplar Global, Transitioning ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society for Quality, Section 1524A, Senior Member
(Current Secretary, Past Chair)
Delta Mu Delta Space Coast Regional Chapter, Honor Society for Business Graduate Students