John Scherer
Shavertown
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience at Alleima USA LLC, leading teams to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification and implementing robust QA processes. Proven track record in continuous improvement and root cause analysis, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced product quality. Skilled in personnel management and metallic materials testing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Alleima USA LLC (Formerly Sandvik Materials)
10.2013 - 07.2025
- Managed a staff of 20+ Quality Engineers, Technicians, Laboratory Analysts, Clerical professionals and Inspectors.
- Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Managed Quality Systems to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B , ASME III NCA-3300, PED 2014/68/EU Annex 1, NSF-61,ASME NQA-1, RCC-M
- Reviewed and implemented customer and industry specifications for material and testing requirements, including ASTM, ASME Section II, ASM and Military specifications.
- Managed Qualification of Lead Auditors, Inspectors and Laboratory professionals, including SNT-TC-1A qualification of eddy current and ultrasonic inspectors.
- Reported on performance of management systems and cost of non conformance to senior management to facilitate corrective action and continual improvement.
- Qualified Suppliers based on capabilities and audit results.
- Scheduled and completed internal and supplier audits.
- Facilitated Quality Improvement Team and annual Management Review
- Trained Sales, Manufacturing and Warehouse personnel in material and quality system requirements.
- Led development efforts for new products and processes.
Quality Manager
Weir Minerals
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed a team of one Engineer, two technicians and one clerical employee.
- Developed a Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 and achieved certification.
- Developed Quality control plans to ensure customer and industry requirements were met.
- Completed root cause analysis investigations in partnership with foundry suppliers, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Analyzed cost of non conformances and implemented continuous improvement projects based on results.
Quality Assurance Manager
Materion (Formerly Brush Wellman)
06.2005 - 10.2011
- Created and implemented quality control plans for large scale Beryllium pressings, including the James Webb space telescope.
- Managed multi-site quality department, comprising 10+ Quality Engineers, technicians, clerical persons and inspectors.
- Developed AS9100 and NADCAP programs for multiple sites, achieving NADCAP certifications for heat treatment and laboratory testing.
- Developed and qualified a full functioning mechanical testing facility for Lorain, OH foundry.
- Developed and implemented Design and Development processed for Beryllium fabrications, achieving AS 9100 accreditation.
- Streamlined inspection criteria between multiple facilities based on customer expectations.
- Reviewed and implemented requirements of AMS specifications for several product forms.
- Created summary sheets for complicated standards that were used to communicate requirements to the production planning team.
- Achieved Lean Six Sigma certification. Project focused on eliminating waste related to mechanical and analysis. $450K annual realized savings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA06-2000
Skills
- Lead Auditor
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance management
- Document control
- Root Cause Analysis
- Personnel Management
- Systems and Materials Training
- Metallic Materials Testing
Certification
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor- 2003
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer- 2009
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Since 2006
10 CFR 50 Appendix B Lead Auditor since 2013
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Alleima USA LLC (Formerly Sandvik Materials)
10.2013 - 07.2025
Quality Manager
Weir Minerals
10.2011 - 10.2013
Quality Assurance Manager
Materion (Formerly Brush Wellman)
06.2005 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Wilkes University
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