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STI Electronics Hires Brian Tharp as Quality Manager
February 17, 2023 | STI Electronics, Inc.Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
STI Electronics, Inc., a full-service organization providing training services, training materials, analytical/failure analysis, prototyping and contract PCB assembly, announced that Brian Tharp has been added to the STI Team as Quality Manager.
Tharp brings with him seven years of experience as quality process auditor/trainer and logistics administrator. He was certified as lead auditor under AS9100 Rev. D & ISO 9001:2015 standards as well as certified in IPC A-610 for the electronics industry. As lead audit, Tharp reviewed meetings with engineers, technicians, operators and supervisors to address process findings and collaborate to find viable solutions to identified issues.
Tharp earned his Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management. He will be an asset to the STI team, ensuring its customers receive the experience and knowledge needed to provide quality products and services.
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