WILLIAM R. CRONIN 23961 Decoro Drive, #137 Valencia, California 91354 973-796-8854 wc1e1e746@we stpost.

net QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Accomplished, results-oriented Executive with comprehensive experience directing and overseeing all quality assurance functions and initiatives to achieve organ izational goals. Proven operations, planning, cost control, and management capab ilities with success in identifying opportunities to optimize productivity and p erformance through the implementation of policies and procedures to streamline o perations and impact the bottom line. A respected leader and solution provider d edicated to surpassing organizational objectives. Active DoD Defense Industrial Security Office Secret Clearance. Additional areas of expertise include: Systems Analysis Project Management Budget Administration Process Reengineering Staff Management & Development SEQA and CMMI Audits ISO Compliance Supplier Negotiations Change Management CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ATK , Defense Electronics Division, Woodland Hills, CA(July. 2008 to Present) Mi ssion Assurance Manager Leading the Quality effort from a missile development contract to three Limited Rate Production contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Led the CMMI accreditation to Level 2 (2008) and Level 3 (2009). Leads quarterly management and customer reviews with the U.S. Navy. Currently driving daily Root Cause and Corrective Actions on production floor. Attained score of 990 and 1,000 points on last two AS9100B Audits with BSI. Formalized the Material Board process at ATK and invited ATK-ABL and government personnel to the meetings. Led the Key Characteristics effort and has developed one-hundred fifty-four (154 ) SPC charts. ITT Electronic Systems/Electronic Warfare Systems (April, 2004 - July, 2008) Qua lity Assurance Manager Led efforts of a cross-functional team of employees in attaining the Boeing Pref erred Supplier GOLD Award on the first attempt, a first in the history of Boeing , achieving the status as one of 17 out of a total 12,000 suppliers to reach tha t level; rewrote and implemented many ITT internal quality and production proced ures and subsequently realized superior ratings across ITT systems, including qu ality, production, Six Sigma, finance, and engineering. Spearheaded the AS 9100B transition comprised of the 200 core ISO 9001:2001 qual ity requirements and 82 new requirements; re-engineered dozens of quality and pr oduction procedures to comply with AS 9100B standards, trained staff and provide d instruction on new procedures, and led 950 personnel through a company audit b y two BSI auditors passing on the first attempt with a score of 990 of 1000 poss ible points or 99%, the highest score attained of 30,000 companies on the initia l audit; awarded with the ITT Gold Ring of Quality. TEL Instrument Electronics Corporation (Jan, 2000 Feb, 2004) Director of Manuf acturing Increased annual sales revenues from $6 to $12 million in 30 months without incr easing workforce by implementing lean manufacturing initiatives, including addin g inspection procedures, test operations, setting and maintaining schedules, est ablishing and publishing shipping schedule goals, motivating and training key em ployees, and implementing a production-based incentive program. Reduced product non-conformity and associated cost of quality 30% by designing, developing, and implementing an in-process inspection and subassembly testing pr

ogram. ________________________________________________________________________________ ______________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ATK , Defense Electronics Division, Woodland Hills, CA Mission Assurance Manager (July. 2008 to Present) Working on AARGM missile program and responsible for overall quality effort at W oodland Hills and Ridgecrest facilities. Quality management of the MSST (Multi-stage Supersonic Target Program) at Woodla nd Hills, and PT Magu. Provides day-to-today quality management to both programs (AARGM & MSST).

ITT Electronic Systems/Electronic Warfare Systems, Clifton, New Jersey and Van N uys, CA April, 2004 July, 2008 Product Assurance Performance Manager/ ISO 9001 Team Lead/Systems Engineering Qu ality Assurance Auditor Administered and track a $7 million departmental budget without fault while over seeing all aspects of supplier quality initiatives to ensure $100 million in pur chased and subcontracted products meet the highest standards. Directed and supervise the activities of five supplier quality engineers charged with visiting 30 of 350+ suppliers monthly. Reduced the C-rated supplier base 25% annually, exceeding stretch goal by 5%; le ad efforts to identify supplier issues, investigate causes, and take corrective action in a cost effective and timely manner. Managed the Operations Training School and supervise the solder training to ANSI -J 001, cable harness building, and assembly training instructor. Oversaw the Physics of Failure Laboratory, the lab supervisor, and corresponding operations, including failure analysis for printed wiring boards, product x-ray , and various other testing activities. Served as the AS 9100B team leader; direct and manage team of 950 employees in t he successful transition from ISO 9001:2000 to AS 9100B certification. Managed a production outsourcing and co-production effort by identifying and inv estigating potential partners in India. Streamline operations and ensure compliance with all SEQA guidelines by creating standard processes, procedures, and checklists used to prepare for CMMI system audits; completed 60 favorable SEQA audits in 14 months. Cultivated and fostered effective working partnerships with customers, subcontra ctors, suppliers, DPRO, and other departmental personnel in support of corporate objectives and goals. TEL Instrument Electronics Corporation, Carlstadt, New Jersey Jan, 2000 Feb, 2 004 Director of Manufacturing (2000-2004) Achieved fast-track career promotions receiving three promotions from Quality Ma nager to Directory of Quality and, finally, Director of Manufacturing in four ye ars. Oversaw all phases of the manufacturing process and led efforts to drive product ivity and quality standards while managing all purchasing, material control, ass embly, test, inventory, and shipping and receiving activities. Led certification effort for both ISO 9001:1994 and ISO 9000:2000 over a two yea r period. AlliedSignal, Teterboro, New Jersey Jan, 1995 Jan, 2000

Six Sigma Black Belt and Quality Assurance Engineer Directed efforts to implement Six Sigma compliant processes to internal shop pro duction efforts. Worked with cross-functional teams of employees for various space station progra ms valued from $20 million to $250 million, including RIFCA, Space Station, CMG, Iridium, and the Hubble Space Station. Maintained a Green (excellent) Rating as a key member of the Boeing Integrated P roduct Team. Compiled, posted, and presented quality metrics to clients and internal manageme nt at quarterly program review meetings. Realized annual savings of $250,000+ by managing and participating in numerous B lack Belt projects resulting in streamlined operations, processes, and procedure s and improved quality. United Telecontrol Electronics, Inc., Asbury Park, New Jersey February, 1992 Ja n, 1995 Quality Assurance Director and Assistant Plant Manager Maintaind a MIL-Q-9858A quality system ensuring adherence to all established reg ulations and standards. Managed and supervised teardowns, quality surveys, physical configuration review s, and GIDEP alerts; identified areas of weakness. Developed and implemented quality standards in support of corporate objectives. Increased production and output time frame of the AMMRAM Missile Launcher from o ne to 13 per day by optimizing resources and eliminating redundancies and bottle necks. Secured $30 million in Air Force contracts by reviewing 365 engineering change p rocedures prior to submission; modified all inspection procedures to reflect the engineering change procedures. EARLY CAREER HISTORY Kreisler Industrial Corporation Dewey Electronics Corporation Arde Inc. Pratt & Whitney Aircraft United States Army EDUCATION Master of Business Administration, Farleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New J ersey Bachelor of Science in Management, Farleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New J ersey CERTIFICATIONS Green Belt Certified, Allied Signal and ITT Black Belt Trained, Allied Signal PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Technical: TIG, Tack, Spot, and Orbital Welding; Gold, Silver, and Copper Brazin g; Annealing and Heat Treating; Shot and Glass Bead Peening; Vapo-Blasting; Coat ings Anti Gall and Powered Metal; Plating and Anodizing; Electronic Assembly Me thods; High Reliability Soldering to MIL-STD-2000; Non-Destructive Testing; Shee t Metal Forming, Hydroforming, and Cryoforming; Machining and Assembly; Correcti ve Action General: Basic Blueprint Reading; Geometric Tolerancing to ANSI Y 14.5; Welding and Brazing Interpretation; Statistical Process Control (SPC); Layout Inspection School; Six Sigma Black Belt; Green Belt in Operational Excellence; Various ITT

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