
Eric Craft
Over twenty-five years of diversified experience in quality testing and inspection, including metals, composites, welds, concrete, machined details,... | Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Eric Craft’s Expertise Over twenty-five years of diversified experience in quality testing and inspection, including metals, composites, welds, concrete, machined details, assemblies, and plastics in a variety of conditions, together with fifteen plus years in various leadership roles leading teams from five to fifty members. Performed various tasks in several Six Sigma process improvement teams, as well as Process Based Management (PBM) teams to establish new and improved methods of production planning, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery. Experience in MIG, Plasma, and spot-weld inspections. Developed Statistical Process Control, Key Performance Indicators, and internal auditing of numerous manufacturing processes. Key role with the implementation/transition and training of AS9100 (Rev. B, C & D), QS-9000 & ISO9000. Utilized numerous TQM and Deming Management Methods. Familiarity with composite lay-up procedures, autoclave, machine details, assemblies, as well as general laboratory and chemical laboratory equipment. Use of precision inspection techniques and gages. ACHIEVEMENTS LEADERSHIP: Developed a power-packed team from a once distant group of inspectors. Lead teams in lean manufacturing systems, process-based management, continuous improvement, process improvement, and quality assurance/control. Developed a rapid response team for process improvement. CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Championed for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing. Initiated a Continuous Improvement suggestion for the company to reduce scrap rate. Actively participated in Six Sigma and Process Based Management (PBM) teams. Lead entire team of senior managers towards Malcolm Baldrige Federal Award of Excellence. Successfully led transition teams through numerous industry standard changes. RESULTS: Implementation of Continuous Improvement Plan to reduce testing costs, with savings of approximately 2 million per year. First pass quality improvement of 10+% in less than one year. Complete redesign of business model to facilitate higher production standards. Scrap reduction of 40+% in 3-month period. Countless third party as well as customer audits with very positive results.
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Quality Manager (TEAMS)
Fri Oct 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Tect Aerospace
Quality Manager
Thu Aug 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Hm Dunn
Sr. Quality Manager
Sun Aug 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Aug 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)