Donovan Luther
Raytown
Summary
Quality leader with 11 years of experience driving quality assurance and control in manufacturing. Proven expertise in ISO 9001:2015, root cause analysis, corrective/preventative action, and continuous improvement, with a track record of reducing defects by 30% and successfully overseeing numerous ISO 9001:2015 audits. I combine strong leadership with hands-on skills in blueprint interpretation and precision measurement to deliver exceptional products.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Quality Manager
Allied Materials & Equipment Co., Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Performed ISO audits to ensure continued compliance and created/administered the Quality Manual.
- Calibrated and maintained all inspection equipment and authored standard operating procedures.
- Assisted with government contract bidding and managed Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
- Oversaw the safety program, coordinated quarterly meetings, and managed receiving/inventory control.
Aerospace Inspector
Honeywell
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Made critical quality decisions (accept/reject) based on established control outlines.
- Reviewed production records for accuracy and maintained all documentation for quality engineering tasks.
- Utilized precision measuring equipment including CMM, micrometers, calipers and comparators.
CNC Machinist, Quality Inspector
Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc.
02.2016 - 09.2021
- Set up and operated CNC mills and lathes to machine parts according to blueprints.
- Performed inspections on a wide range of parts and assemblies to ensure tight tolerances.
- Managed work orders and documented all measurements.
Education
Associates -
Longview Community College
EPA License - HVAC
Joe Herndon Career Center
High School Diploma -
Raytown High School
08.2005 - 01/2009
Skills
- Quality Management
- ISO 9001
- Quality Assurance
- Environment, Health, and Safety
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Precision Measurement
- CMM Operation
- Excel Reporting
- Metrology
- ISO 9001:2015 Auditing
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
- ISO Writing Standard Operating Procedures
- ISO Document and Record Control
- ISO New Quality Manager
- OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training for General Industry
- Excel Associate/Pivot Tables Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid
Top Skills
Quality Management, ISO 9001, Quality Assurance, Environment, Health, and Safety, Blueprint Interpretation, Precision Measurement, CMM Operation, Excel Reporting, Metrology, ISO 9001:2015 Auditing, English
Timeline
Assistant Quality Manager
Allied Materials & Equipment Co., Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Aerospace Inspector
Honeywell
09.2021 - 08.2023
CNC Machinist, Quality Inspector
Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc.
02.2016 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Raytown High School
08.2005 - 01/2009
Associates -
Longview Community College
EPA License - HVAC
Joe Herndon Career Center