1. James H. ScottJr. 52 C Links Lane
Winona, MN 55987
Jascott9@yahoo.com Phone (832)425-4625 (832) 425-4625
CAREER SUMMARY
My involvement in all levels of Quality Assurance and experience in a multiple facets of
manufacturing has allowed for accomplishments in high performance team building, lean
manufacturing through Six Sigma Principles and cost reduction.
EXPERIENCE
Nelson Global Products, 1405 Wilson Road, Arcadia, WI 54612
Designs,manufactures,and markets a broad range of fabricated high performance OEM and aftermarketproducts
for the global commercial vehicle,on-highwayand off-highwaymarkets and the outdoor recreational vehicle and
power markets.
June 2014 – October 2014
Quality Assurance Manager - lead audits,Six Sigma Projects,budgeting for the QA Department,MRB
Chairperson,responsible for all disposition ofall non-conforming product,lead coaching sessions,lead tool design
reviews,PPM reduction initiatives.
Gilkes Inc,471 Columbia Memorial Parkway, Kemah, Texas 77573
Designer and manufacturer of the leading diesel engines with cooling water-circulating pumps
for a range of raw water and jacket water applications.
June 2011 – May 2014
Senior QA Engineer - establish, document, implement and maintain the business management
system for the Gilkes business ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards,
including ISO9001 and TS 16949. Direct reports 6, including 1 supervisor.
Additional responsibilities include -
• Inspection of in-coming and WIP assemblies and products;
• Chairing Management Reviews;
• Purchasing and/or designing new inspection equipment (go/no go);

2. • Approving new suppliers and measuring Supplier Performance;
• Assisting Purchasing in changing/implementing Purchase Orders to meet customer
demands, Internal auditing of all elements within the organization and serving as the
primary point of contact for regulatory agencies surveys and audits;
• Assisting ME’s in tooling design, report quality performance at management reviews,
planning customer demands, leading Six Sigma Projects, training personnel in IMTE.
Micron Metalworks, 14203 Lincoln Street Ham Lake, Minnesota
A designer and manufacturer of machined product utilizing water, laser and plasma cutting
primarily for the aerospace and medical industries.
January 2010 - December 2010
Director of Quality Assurance - implement and oversee a Quality Management System in
accordance with ISO and FAA standards; assist suppliers and internal engineers in product
design and development; train Quality Assurance, Engineering and Manufacturing personnel in
corrective/preventative action and root cause analysis. Direct reports 8, including one supervisor
and one manager.
Additional responsibilities include:
Customizing Epicore Vista ERP system to streamline business objectives; job tracking, part lot
tracking, estimating, planning, quoting modules and work flows.
Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth MN 55812
A designer and manufacturer of state of the art turbine and single engine composite aircraft
using the newest technology parachute system (CAPS).
January 2000 to January 2010
Supply Chain Product Assurance Engineer -Develop, mentor and train suppliers in
developing FMEA’s, process controls charts, critical product/process characteristics and
conducting on-site quality audits to ensure compliance to the Code of Federal Regulations and
ISO 9000 series quality requirements.
Additional responsibilities and duties include:
• Quality Assurance Engineering consisting of organizing, managing and conducting
internal quality audits;
• Writing and reviewing specifications and procedures to meet Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) requirements, ISO/TS16949 and ISO 9000 requirements
(suppliers);
• Assisting Engineering in design review and improvements through CCB;

3. • Organizing and conducting training classes for Engineering, Manufacturing and
Quality Assurance departments;
• Assisting Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, DMIR's (Designated
Manufacturing Inspection Representatives) and Suppliers in formulating corrective
action responses and developing root cause analysis;
• Assisting the Materials and Supplier Control Dept. in selecting and approving
candidate suppliers;
• Implementing FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) to various elements within
the organization;
• Ongoing development and training in Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma
principles and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Siemens ElectroCom L.P., 2910 Avenue F, Arlington, TX 76011-5214
The world's foremost manufacturer of intelligent automated mail-sorting and image-recognition
systems and the primary supplier of such systems to the United States Postal Service.
February 1999 to May 1999
Assembly and Field Test Technician - Assemble, install, test and troubleshoot automated
mail sorting machines in post offices throughout the USA.
Tactical Vehicle Systems, a Division of Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc., Sealy TX 77474
A designer and manufacturer of 4x4 and 6x6 all wheeled drive trucks and their variants for the U.
S. Army Tank-automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM).
1995 to February 1999
Quality Assurance Technician - Assure manufacturing procedures and specifications are
followed; inspect all trucks and variants of the FMTV program prior to final Government
purchase; prepare final inspection reports; advise of correction methods and procedures to
meet Government specifications; support manufacturing disciplines by verifying documentation
or corrective action taken and report directly to Quality Assurance Manager. Work closely with
TVS customer inspectors (Government on-site DCMC).
Mechanic, Final Preparation Process - Conduct final testing for vehicles before quality
inspection by Government, including test driving, and checking mechanical, electrical, hydraulic
and vehicle systems to ensure all function in accordance with established procedures.
Mechanic, Assembly Line - Assemble 2 1/2 ton and 5-ton Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
(FMTV) (all assembly line stations). Specialized in CTIS (Central Tire Inflation System) and
brake system diagnostics and repair.

4. EDUCATION
Cypress Fairbanks High, Houston, TX
San Antonio Community College and Houston Community College; Major Business and
Mathematics
Certifications:
Certified Green Belt in Six Sigma
Certified Weld Inspector
Certified ISO 9001 Auditor for company policy and procedures.
Certified Forklift Operator (Presently Inactive).
Certified Paint Inspector for procedures and welded and painted parts as outlined In MIL-Q-
9858A
ISO 9001, and American Welding Society (AWS) Standards (Presently Inactive).