Wassim (Simon) W.
About Wassim (Simon) W.
Wassim (Simon) W. is a Quality Systems and Lean Six Sigma Transformation Manager with extensive experience in quality assurance and operational improvement across various aerospace and healthcare organizations. He holds PMP and SSP Blackbelt certifications and is fluent in English and Arabic, with proficiency in French.
Work at Pinnacle Transplant Technologies
Wassim W. is currently employed at Pinnacle Transplant Technologies as the Quality Systems and Lean-Six Sigma Transformation Manager. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's quality systems and lean transformation initiatives in Phoenix, Arizona. His role involves implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Professional Experience at Honeywell Aerospace
Wassim W. has extensive experience at Honeywell Aerospace, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as the Customer Quality Program Management Manager from 2015 to 2016, and as the New Product Development Program Manager from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as the Production/Operation Manager from 2002 to 2007, and as the Quality and MRB Manager from 2011 to 2015. His tenure at Honeywell Aerospace involved significant contributions to quality assurance and operational management.
Education and Credentials
Wassim W. holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Systems Engineering - Manufacturing Systems from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which he completed from 1999 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from the same institution between 1997 and 1999. Additionally, he has an Associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pellissippi State TCC, achieved from 1995 to 1997. He possesses PMP and SSP Blackbelt training credentials and is certified as an AS9100 Auditor, with plans to pursue ISO13485 Auditor certification.
Background in Lean Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
Wassim W. has a strong background in Lean manufacturing and quality assurance. He is proficient in various Lean manufacturing tools, including Kaizen, Just-In-Time (JIT), Kanbans, and Gembas. His experience includes leading teams in customer quality complaints investigations and managing compliance with healthcare regulations such as FDA 21 CFR 1271, 210, and 211, as well as ISO 13485:2016. He has designed Lean Transformation strategies aimed at improving organizational operations and processes.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role, Wassim W. held various positions in notable companies. He worked at UTC Aerospace Systems as Site Leader and Senior Quality Assurance Manager from 2016 to 2019, and at International Aerospace Coatings as Corporate Director of Quality and Training from 2019 to 2020. His early career included a role as an Industrial Engineer at GE - Aircraft Engines in 2000 and as Operations Manager at FedEx Office from 1989 to 1995. His diverse experience spans multiple aspects of quality assurance and operational management.