Quality Assurance Manager

JOHN A. NYITRAI

**** **** ***** ***** ( El Cajon, California 92021

abk8pg@r.postjobfree.com 619-***-****

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Directly involved in the complete renovation and re-design of the

Mechanical Instrument Repair and Calibration Shop (MIRCS) at the

32nd Naval Station, San Diego, CA.

. Responsible for the scheduling and performance of on-site

calibrations on both surface ships and submarines involving Nuclear,

Non-nuclear and Oxygen Clean calibrations.

. Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for exemplary performance and

accountability as Controlled Material Petty Officer onboard the USS

Dixon AS37.

. Qualified as Quality Assurance Manager,(QAM) onboard the USS Dixon

AS37. The first E6 and below to ever qualify as QAM.

. Qualified as Quality Assurance Supervisor for both Nuclear and Non-

nuclear Controlled Work Packages for surface ships and submarines.

. Consistently maintained qualifications as Oxygen Clean Worker /

Calibration Technician.

. Qualified and was certified as Oxygen Clean Worker Instructor for US

Navy Divers.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC San

Diego, CA

Firestone Complete Auto Care February 2009 - August 2010

Service Manager

. Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training personnel for service

dept. Drafting team schedules to accommodate all shifts, weekends,

and holidays. Ensuring all teammates are properly trained on

equipment and safety practices.

. Greeting customers, preparing work orders, drafting estimates,

closing work orders, cashing out customers. Explaining to customer

all work performed on vehicle. Advising customer on non-authorized

work and manufacturer's recommended maintenance.

. Properly dispatching work to technicians based on level of expertise.

Inspecting vehicle with technician to properly draft a repair

estimate along with recommendations.

. Maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment, allowing

the safe transit of customers into the shop to inspect their

vehicles.

. Ensuring a sufficient inventory of parts and supplies needed for the

shops daily production,

. Maintaining the highest level of Quality Control through inspections

and double-checks.

Solar Turbines Inc. March 2008 - Present San

Diego, CA

Structures / Packaging Mechanic

. Responsible for the fabrication, assembly and installation of

production and first article units such as control consoles, junction

boxes, instrument panels, relay panels, battery racks, engine and

interconnect harnesses.

. Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, and metal

paneling using tube cutters, tube bending equipment, saws, pipe

threading machine, and hand tools.

. Perform assembly and mechanical operations associated with base

manufacturing, including enclosures.

Towne Automotive Group January 2005 - August 2007

Orchard Park, NY

Hyundai Service Manager

. Managed seven technicians and two Team Service Managers.

. Responsible for maximum shop loading, scheduling and cost control.

. Responsible for customer resolution and maintaining the Hyundai

Satisfaction Index, (HSI) to its highest possible level. Awarded

bonus 7 out of 8 yearly quarters for maintaining high HSI.

. Served as Assistant Service Manager for the Ford Service franchise,

assisting in the management

of 4 Ford Team Service Managers and 20 Technicians.

Towne Automotive Group February 2001 - January 2005

Orchard Park, NY

Detail/Reconditioning Manager

. Responsible for a crew of 12 personnel that completely reconditioned

used vehicles to near new condition involving power washing, interior

and exterior deep cleaning, buffing and waxing, and paint/chip repair.

Responsible for subletting any repairs beyond the scope of our

capability.

. Responsible for the process of mechanical reconditioning of used

vehicles, including inspections and authorization of repair work to be

performed by the service department.

Towne Automotive Group February 1996 - February 2001

Orchard Park, NY

Assistant Service Manager

. Responsible for setting customer appointments, writing up customer

concerns and dispatching to the technicians. Managed 5 personnel.

. Completed all paperwork for customer facing, required for daily

operations

. Assisting in the write-up and inspection of used cars traded in for

reconditioning.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy, (Retired) April 1980 - October 1995, (retired under

the TERA Program)

. Qualified as Quality Assurance Manager on the USS Dixon AS-37, first

E6 and below to ever qualify as QAM. Responsible for ensuring all

Nuclear and Non-nuclear repair work is performed according to

established military specifications.

. Certified Locksmith through the Government Services Administration,

(GSA).

. Certified as Oxygen Clean Calibration Technician and Instructor.

. Shopmaster for the Mechanical Instrument Repair and Calibration

Shop, (MIRCS) at SIMA 32nd

St. Naval Base. Responsible for 14 technicians, shop loading,

scheduling on-site work, maintaining critical deadlines, and all

administrative duties. Direct liaison to the ship's Division

Officers.

. Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments including

micrometers, dial indicators, vernier calipers, height and depth

gages, torque, rotational, pressure and vacuum equipment.

. Qualified as Quality Assurance Supervisor for Nuclear and Non-

nuclear repairs on submarines and surface ships.

. Qualified as Nuclear Radiation Calibration Technician and Worker.

EDUCATION

Saint Francis High School Class of 1975 Athol

Springs, NY

Diploma; College Prep GPA: 3.4

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