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Ogechukwu Obiaju

Quality Engineer
Marietta,GA

Summary

An experienced Quality Engineer with successful record in promoting and implementing quality management systems within Aerospace and Defense Industry. Skilled in working with project quality teams and manufacturing quality control staff to produce best-in-industry compliance in Quality Management Systems. I'm always eager to learn and expand problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Factory Supplier Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Marietta, GA
05.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
  • Managed 3 cross-functional departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated RAIL meetings between project stakeholders to discuss Program deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Quality Engineer, QMS

Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Marietta, GA
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Serve as a liaison between MRB and Suppliers for Supplier Rework Effort to stop any damaged parts from getting RTV.
  • Demonstrated new product features and functionality to clients, managers, and team members
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
  • Demonstrated new product features and functionality to project stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
  • Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Marietta, GA
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
  • Led root cause analyses to identify to address escapes to our production.
  • Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
  • Buy off on First Article Inspection
  • Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
  • Maintained amiable relationships with suppliers through difficult quality control issues, supporting healthy business interactions.
  • Maintained accurate records of all supplier-related documentation, ensuring easy access during audits or evaluations.

Draft and Design Engineer Intern

Go Vision
Marietta, GA
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Communicated with suppliers on raw material specifications, dimensions and pre-press approvals.
  • Reviewed design requirements and identified appropriate materials to use in development of solutions.
  • Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
  • Communicated with customers by phone, email and in person to meet design requirements for end products.
  • Evaluated project feasibility based on material, equipment and labor expenses.
  • Created CAD drawings using AutoCAD to convey manufacturing and production configurations.
  • Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
  • Used AutoCAD Inventor to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.

Education

Master of Science - Systems Engineering

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
01.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Energy Engineering

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2015 - 12.2018

Skills

Process Mapping

Project coordination

Corrective action planning

Performance monitoring

Cost analysis

Process improvement

Data Analysis

Process flow diagram development

Continuous improvement

Gap Analysis

Software

CATIA V5

Tableau

MATLAB

Excel

Power BI

AutoCAD Inventor

Accomplishments

Quality Leadership Development Program (QTLD 2024 Graduate)

  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of cost analysis for a return of interest for submission items for the Advance Development Program Preventative Action Board.

Timeline

Master of Science - Systems Engineering

Kennesaw State University
01.2025 - Current

Factory Supplier Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
05.2023 - Current

Quality Engineer, QMS

Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
08.2020 - 05.2023

Supplier Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
04.2019 - 08.2020

Draft and Design Engineer Intern

Go Vision
01.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Energy Engineering

University of North Texas
08.2015 - 12.2018
Ogechukwu ObiajuQuality Engineer