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Alan Prendergast
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Alan Prendergast

HAYWARD

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Retail Order FulfillmentMachinistContract Mfg Inspection TechnicianInternal Auditor

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: HAYWARD, CAFremont, CAUnion City, CA
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$25000/yr - $70000/yr

Important To Me

Flexible work hours

Summary

Retired professional with over 40 years of experience in QA, manufacturing engineering, and machining. Holds an active US DOD Secret clearance and maintains a pristine personal and driving record. Proven QA Manager recognized for enhancing productivity and completing tasks efficiently. Expertise in test automation, process improvement, and risk management, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills to exceed quality standards.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Manager

Microwave Power Products
Palo Alto
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led company improvement efforts, maintained ISO 9001 compliance and led external audits

QA Engineer / Manager

Communications & Power Industries
Palo Alto
01.2010 - 01.2024
  • Modernized and refined inspection processes, while reducing staff by 30 %
  • Managed a team of 15 (QA, inspection, Doc Control and Metrology)
  • Collaborated with engineering and supply chain on quality improvements

QA Manager

Global Contract Manufacturing
Union City
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Direct customer interface for all quality improvement projects and KPIs
  • Improved quality and reduced scrap rates by optimizing in process and final inspections

Manufacturing Engineer / Estimator

FM Industries
Fremont
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Provided baseline estimates by structuring engineered material and processes.

Machine Shop Manager / CNC Programmer

Altair Technologies
San Carlos
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Managed shop operations and work scheduling for staff of 8.
  • Developed and debugged 100+ CNC milling programs for precision parts.

Journey-Level Machinist

Varian Associates
Palo Alto
01.1983 - 01.1997
  • Machined high-precision components for medical instruments

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Cal State East Bay
Hayward, CA
03-2007

BS - Industrial Technology

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12-1997

AA - Machine Tool Technology

Chabot College
Hayward, CA
05-1983

High School Diploma -

Newark High School
Newark, CA
05-1978

Skills

  • Quality assurance and continuous improvement
  • ISO 9001 lead auditor
  • Process flowchart creation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • ERP software proficiency
  • CNC machining and programming
  • Zeiss Calypso and AutoCAD

Additional Information

Active US DOD Secret security clearance, Job references available upon request

Affiliations

  • Avid hiker enjoys frequent outings with my wife and 2 large dogs
  • Donate my time to various charitable activities when possible

Timeline

QA Manager

Microwave Power Products
01.2024 - 01.2025

QA Engineer / Manager

Communications & Power Industries
01.2010 - 01.2024

QA Manager

Global Contract Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2010

Manufacturing Engineer / Estimator

FM Industries
01.2001 - 01.2005

Machine Shop Manager / CNC Programmer

Altair Technologies
01.1997 - 01.2001

Journey-Level Machinist

Varian Associates
01.1983 - 01.1997

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Cal State East Bay

BS - Industrial Technology

San Jose State University

AA - Machine Tool Technology

Chabot College

High School Diploma -

Newark High School
Alan Prendergast