Shervey’s Bespoke Professional Career Principal
In 2015, Rolf founded Quality Partners as Principal Consultant for Quality Management and Process Over the past nine years, he has worked with organizations to improve operational practices, align procedures with long-term goals, and increase customer satisfaction His services include the development of quality manuals, company policies, technical work instructions, and process flow charts His role has required close collaboration with business teams to ensure systems meet performance expectations and regulatory standards. He remains open to expanding his consulting services into new areas
His Work in the Semiconductor and Aerospace Industries
His professional career includes 15 years in the semiconductor sector and eight years in the aerospace industry. George Shervey spent over 14 years in leadership and engineering roles at a company now known as Onto Innovation Between 2012 and 2015, he led efforts that resulted in the company’s first ISO 9001 certification for International Quality Management Systems Following that success, he was promoted to Quality Systems Manager, responsible for quality systems across a workforce of more than 600 employees with operations in the U S and internationally. In that capacity, he achieved a cost reduction of $364,000 in one year by targeting printed circuit board assembly expenses. He also organized and led a team of 14 internal auditors working across multiple business locations
Before assuming this leadership position, Rolf was a Senior Manufacturing Engineer In that role, he authored internal quality documentation, supported quality improvement initiatives, and worked with third-party certification bodies during audits. His technical understanding supported process reliability and audit readiness
Earlier in his tenure, George Shervey was a Senior Applications Engineer. He managed metrology equipment and supported collaborative research with SEMATECH at SUNY Albany He tested new sensor technologies, coordinated over 20 equipment installations and integrations valued at $1 million to $5 million each, and worked with prospective commercial partners and industry professionals His work also included training clients in regions such as Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, and Europe, offering guidance on integrating semiconductor defect inspection systems and yield control software
In 2011, he was recognized in “Who’s Who in Engineering” for his professional contributions. Later, a former client recruited him to work at a Norwegian startup with U S operations Rolf was a Senior Applications Engineer and Technical Support Manager, guiding product use and technical support during the company’s early development in the U.S. market.
His other roles have included Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a quality systems firm and Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for a large corporation Additionally, he took on contract assignments as a Regional Subcontracts Manager for a space launch alliance and as a Production Quality Engineer for a satellite manufacturing company.
In the Navy: Shervey’s Military Service
Rolf joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school. He served as a Nuclear Reactor Operator on submarines and was awarded for his service His naval career allowed him to live in different parts of the country This pattern continued into his civilian life as companies sought his expertise and arranged for relocations when needed.
Shervey’s Education: Obtaining His Degree While Working
George Shervey earned his Bachelor of Science in Global Management from the University of Phoenix in Tempe while working full-time and traveling internationally. His work at the time involved installing, maintaining, programming, and repairing semiconductor defect inspection and quality control equipment These responsibilities followed his transition from military service to a corporate engineering career.
He also completed training as a Nuclear Electronics Technician Maintenance Supervisor and participated in Naval Nuclear Electronics Training, focusing on Submarine Reactor Operations and Maintenance He earned certification to lead ISO 9001:2008 audits through Exemplar Global, which remained active until 2019.
Shervey’s Personal Life: A Strong Christian Faith, A Commitment to Helping Veterans
Rolf was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and now resides in Melbourne, Florida. He is a practicing Roman Catholic and attends Mass regularly His religious beliefs are a foundational part of his identity
His long-term involvement with veterans’ organizations reflects a commitment to service He has been a member of The American Legion for over 15 years, supported the Heritage Foundation for over seven years, and maintained active engagement with the Wounded Warrior Project for over 15 years
He has various interests, including civil society, human rights, economic development, the arts, and international relations In his time, he enjoys traveling, writing, cooking, photography, and being in nature.
His Writings
His writing often focuses on issues related to veterans, particularly those involving mental health, suicide prevention, and community reintegration George Shervey has written about and supported initiatives such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Flanders Fields, Til Valhalla Project, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and The American Legion
Flanders Fields offers support to veterans experiencing homelessness or addiction Tunnel to Towers Foundation helps families of fallen service members and first responders by providing mortgage-free homes til the Valhalla Project, which offers memorial plaques for families of fallen heroes and promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention for veterans.
Rolf George Shervey continues to apply his experience and principles across his professional work and community activities. His career reflects a consistent commitment to quality, service, and supporting others through technical expertise and personal dedication
