Shawn Barta
About Shawn Barta
Shawn Barta is a Quality Assurance and Improvement Manager with extensive experience in quality management and non-destructive testing techniques. He currently works at Appareo Systems and has held various quality assurance roles in multiple companies across North Dakota.
Work at Appareo Systems
Shawn Barta serves as the Quality Assurance and Improvement Manager at Appareo Systems, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and implementing improvements within the organization. His responsibilities include facilitating communication with third-party registrars and customers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading internal quality audits to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Appareo Systems, Shawn Barta worked at Mackow Industries as the Quality Assurance Manager from 2020 to 2021. He also held the position of Lead Quality Assurance Engineer at Baker Hughes for nine years, from 2011 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he worked as an ISO Coordinator at LM Windpower from 2006 to 2011 and as a Quality Technician at Marvin Windows and Doors from 1999 to 2006.
Education and Training
Shawn Barta completed his education at Minto High School, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in quality assurance and improvement, equipping him with the skills necessary for his subsequent roles in the industry.
Expertise in Non-Destructive Testing
Shawn Barta possesses specialized expertise in non-destructive testing techniques, particularly in Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant methods. This knowledge is critical in ensuring the integrity and quality of materials and components within the manufacturing processes he oversees.
Certifications and Standards Compliance
Shawn Barta maintains external certifications to AS9100 and ISO-IEC 80079-34 industry standards. His role involves leading and performing internal quality audits to ensure compliance with these standards, contributing to the overall quality management system within his organization.