Jon Gentner
Exeter
Summary
Accomplished Quality Systems Manager known for strong internal auditing and regulatory knowledge. Experience in process optimization and supplier quality management, committed to driving continuous process improvement and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Systems Manager
Country Plastics Inc.
Woodlake
07.2017 - 08.2025
- Established quality management systems to comply with ISO 9001, UL, FFL 7, and customer standards.
- Conducted internal audits to evaluate adherence to quality protocols and procedures.
- Served as representative for all third-party audits.
- Managed responses for Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR).
- Executed Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for IATF and AS9000 components.
Shop Forman/Fabrication Welder
T.C. Iron
Exeter
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Supervised daily operations in a high-volume metal fabrication shop.
- Executed custom fabrication and welding projects for diverse clients.
- Conducted in-house weld inspections to ensure quality standards.
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Davis Laboratories
Brea
02.2010 - 08.2014
- Conducted non-destructive evaluations using radiography, ultrasound, magnetic particle, radar, and dye penetrant testing.
- Interpreted inspection results and prepared comprehensive reports for stakeholder review.
- Served as Radiation Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with Davis Laboratories Radioactive Materials License.
- Managed public safety program to uphold community health standards.
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
DV Industries
Lynwood
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Conducted non-destructive testing on fracture-critical aerospace components.
- Interpreted inspection results and prepared comprehensive reports for review.
- Served as ASNT representative during meetings and demonstrations.
Commercial Deep Sea Diver
Global Divers and Marine Contractors
New Iberia
11.2001 - 12.2005
- Conducted underwater inspections to assess structural integrity of offshore oil installations.
- Operated diving equipment for salvage operations and investigations.
- Utilized tools for trenching pipelines, ensuring efficient underwater tasks completion.
- Underwater pipe welding
- Medical Decompression chamber operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Marine Technology (NDT)
Natl. Poly College of Oceaneering
Wilmington, CA (Los Angeles Harbor)10-2001
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
Placentia, CA06-1994
Some College (No Degree) - General Education Requirements
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Quality Systems management
- Lead Auditor Training
- Quality processes
- Validation management
- Control plan development
- ISO, IATF, UL, FFA 7 compliance
- Internal auditing
- Corrective action management
- Production approval process
- Process optimization
- Regulatory knowledge
- Supplier quality management
- Continuous process improvement
Timeline
Quality Systems Manager
Country Plastics Inc.
07.2017 - 08.2025
Shop Forman/Fabrication Welder
T.C. Iron
09.2014 - 07.2017
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Davis Laboratories
02.2010 - 08.2014
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
DV Industries
01.2006 - 06.2008
Commercial Deep Sea Diver
Global Divers and Marine Contractors
11.2001 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - Marine Technology (NDT)
Natl. Poly College of Oceaneering
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Education Requirements
Orange Coast College