Robert T. Whitehead is seeking a position as a Quality Assurance Manager or Chief Inspector in a manufacturing environment. He has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing quality roles. He holds a B.A. degree and is trained in ISO 9000, internal auditing, statistical process control, and the inspection software GAGEtrak. His experience includes managing quality departments, supervising inspectors, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

1. ROBERT T. WHITEHEAD
5 Ridgewood Drive
Vernon, Connecticut 06066
(860) 682-3952
whitehead2012@netzero.com
OBJECTIVE: Quality Assurance Manager/Chief Inspector in a progressive manufacturing
environment.
SUMMARY:
− Over thirty years of manufacturing experience.
− B.A. Degree.
− Trained in ISO 9000, Internal Auditing to ISO 9001: 2000 and SPC.
− Strong knowledge of GAGEtrak.
− Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
− PWA DQR July 31st
2015
* Detail Oriented * Effective Communicator
* Analytical * Adaptable
* Dependable * Organized
* Results Oriented * Resourceful
Proven ability to:
Manage multiple tasks at one time.
Work independently and contribute to a team effort.
Communicate effectively with customers, vendors and all levels of organizational
personnel.
Supervise and coach personnel in achievement of company objectives.
EXPERIENCE:
2014-Present EVOLUTION AERO, South Windsor, Connecticut
Chief Inspector
• Conduct first piece, in process, and final inspection on complex, close tolerance
hardware.
• Work closely with manufacturing to interpret the blue print requirements and to
understand proper gauging techniques.
• Train collaboration personnel in the proper method of setting up various types of
gauging equipment.
2013-2014 PROJECTS INC., Glastonbury, Connecticut
(Acquired C&W Manufacturing in December of 2013)
• Acted as quality liaison between C&W customers and Projects quality
management.
• Conducted first piece, in process, and final inspection on various close tolerance
hardware.
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2. • Assisted in the transformation of the C&W branch of the business to achieving
AS9100/ISO9001:2008 certification.
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3. ROBERT T. WHITEHEAD
2008-2013 C&W MANUFACTURING, Glastonbury, Connecticut
Quality Manager
• Direct Quality Department operations for a precision machining organization
reporting to the company President.
• Manage receipt, first piece, in-process and final inspection activities and
calibrations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Track/manage material inventory and receipt of vendor products.
• Create and maintain detailed records and department policies and procedures.
• Interface with customers on product requirements.
• Conduct contract reviews.
• Serve as member of the company’s management team.
• Previously, supervised two inspectors before company downsizing.
Accomplishments:
Organized and managed an efficient Quality Department
2004-2008 C&P MACHINE, South Windsor, Connecticut
Chief Inspector
• Conducted receipt of vendor products, first piece, in-process and final inspection
for a machining company. Additionally, performed calibrations.
• Ensured adherence to customer requirements.
Accomplishments:
Set-up a new GAGEtrak system.
Acquired extensive knowledge of complex inspection techniques.
1995-2003 TALCOTT MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC., Meriden, Connecticut
Quality Assurance Manager
• Managed Quality Assurance Operations for a machining company.
• Supervised three inspectors.
• Implemented policies and procedures and maintained records.
• Performed contract reviews.
Accomplishments:
Updated Quality policies.
1994-1995 BARRIDON CORPORATION, Hartford, Connecticut
Quality Manager
• Directed Quality operations for an aerospace industry manufacturer.
• Supervised three inspectors.
• Updated Quality manual.
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4. ROBERT T. WHITEHEAD
1986-1993 RELIABLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Bloomfield, Connecticut
Quality Assurance Manager
• Managed all Quality inspections.
• Supervised three inspectors.
Accomplishments:
Rewrote the Quality Manual.
PREVIOUS
EXPERIENCE: Quality Manager – Valco Manufacturing and Engineering, Bloomfield, Connecticut
Final Inspector – Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut
EDUCATION/
TRAINING: ISO 9000 IIET/Central Connecticut State University, Internal Auditing to ISO 9001:
2000-American Quality Resources, ASQC-CQE, SPC – Hamilton Standard, Statistics
– Tunxis Community College, Technical Math I and II and Manufacturing Processes –
Hartford State Technical College.
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REFERENCES
Gene Merlini
Production Control Manager at Talcott Machine Products
Currently employed at Aeroswiss in Meriden
H: 203-237-7114
W: 203-634-4545
Paul Baars
Foreman at C&W Manufacturing
H: 860-342-2720
W: 860-633-6431
Roman Nowak
Part Owner of Focus Technology
Worked with him at Talcott Machine Products
I also currently do calibration for him at Focus.
860-829-8007
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6. ROBERT T. WHITEHEAD
REFERENCES
Gene Merlini
Production Control Manager at Talcott Machine Products
Currently employed at Aeroswiss in Meriden
H: 203-237-7114
W: 203-634-4545
Paul Baars
Foreman at C&W Manufacturing
H: 860-342-2720
W: 860-633-6431
Roman Nowak
Part Owner of Focus Technology
Worked with him at Talcott Machine Products
I also currently do calibration for him at Focus.
860-829-8007
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