Tom Farrelly
About Tom Farrelly
Tom Farrelly is a Senior Quality Engineer at Hubbell Incorporated, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in quality engineering and management, having held various positions at Sikorsky Aircraft and other companies over the past few decades.
Current Role at Hubbell Incorporated
Tom Farrelly currently serves as a Senior Quality Engineer at Hubbell Incorporated, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for conducting root cause, corrective action, and preventive action investigations for customer product complaints. He employs various methods, including lab testing, product destruction, and x-ray analysis. Additionally, he reviews and approves Engineering Change Notices on behalf of the Quality Department and assists in the auditing process of new suppliers.
Previous Experience at Sikorsky Aircraft
Prior to his current role, Tom Farrelly worked at Sikorsky Aircraft in various engineering capacities. He served as Project Engineering Lead for the S-76D commercial aircraft for six months in 2011. His tenure at Sikorsky included roles such as Specialist in Production & Process Quality, Production Engineering Lead, and Manufacturing Engineer, spanning from 2001 to 2012. He was involved in quality documentation reviews and the auditing of new suppliers during his time there.
Educational Background and Certifications
Tom Farrelly has a strong educational background in engineering and quality management. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University, followed by a Master's degree in Management from Albertus Magnus College. He also studied at The National Graduate School of Quality Management, where he achieved a Master's in Quality Systems Management and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate. Additionally, he completed a certificate in Lean Manufacturing from the University of Michigan.
Quality Engineering Expertise
In his role as a Senior Quality Engineer, Tom Farrelly serves as the Quality representative on New Product Development teams. He creates comprehensive Quality plans that include First Article Inspection, PFMEA, and DFMEA analysis. His expertise extends to ensuring material compliance with regulations such as RoHS and REACH, and determining acceptance requirements for new products. His extensive experience in quality systems and engineering contributes to his effectiveness in this role.
Career History Overview
Tom Farrelly has a diverse career spanning several companies and roles in engineering and quality management. Before joining Hubbell, he worked at Praxair as an Applications Engineer and Continuous Improvement Engineer, and at Krones AG as a Mechanical Engineer. His career began at Sikorsky Aircraft, where he held multiple engineering positions from 2001 to 2012. This breadth of experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of quality processes and engineering principles.