Senior Certified Quality Technician

• Sep 2021 - Present

Metallurgical Technician

• Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

Using various sample preparation machines and hardness testing equipment to test samples of product after heat treat furnace operations. Using various sample preparation machines and hardness testing equipment to test samples of product after heat treat furnace operations.

Operations Technician

• Dec 2014 - Mar 2020

A very versatile position. There was always plenty to do and plenty I could do to get and keep the products moving. I very much miss being employed at Woodward. A very versatile position. There was always plenty to do and plenty I could do to get and keep the products moving. I very much miss being employed at Woodward.

Quality Assurance Specialist

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

Quality Assurance Specialist with experience in quality coordination/management, measurement systems analysis, performing inspection using a variety of measuring instruments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and problem resolution. Prepared and/or maintained related quality policy, procedures and work instructions for ISO/TS accreditation. I have throughout my employment experience developed organization, communication, planning, research, corrective action, inspection and preventive action skills. Show less

Quality Technician

• Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

• Inspection of product produced on mills on an hourly basis or as needed for quality control and defect detection • Use various tools, devices and measuring instruments to perform the inspection tasks • Enter associated data into the company computer network • Inspection of product produced on mills on an hourly basis or as needed for quality control and defect detection • Use various tools, devices and measuring instruments to perform the inspection tasks • Enter associated data into the company computer network

Quality Technician

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

• Process items sent to the inspection department from the Receiving department and stage accordingly • Inspect items per print using various measuring instruments and tools • Review PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation • Complete and/or review FAI (first article inspection) • Report final results of inspection and required documentation review to Supplier Quality Engineer and/or scan documentation into the Electronic File Management System • Process items sent to the inspection department from the Receiving department and stage accordingly • Inspect items per print using various measuring instruments and tools • Review PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation • Complete and/or review FAI (first article inspection) • Report final results of inspection and required documentation review to Supplier Quality Engineer and/or scan documentation into the Electronic File Management System

Quality Control

• Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

• Review Bill of Material for components being assembled • Verify components are correctly matching the bill of material • Inspect components and assembly of product for defects in material or workmanship • Notify operators of situations during assembly of non-conformance and instruct for correction • Isolate non-conforming parts or assemblies and identify the non-conformance reason • Discuss with the department supervisors and/or managers on issues pertaining to the quality of components and/or assemblies for corrective action or isolation • Complete daily inspection record pertaining to quantity of product inspected and defects found • Train inspectors new to this position and/or assembly areas Show less

Quality Coordinator

• Dec 2011 - Sep 2012

• Prepare and/or assemble Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and/or first article inspection (FAI) • 8 Discipline (8D) corrective action facilitator for customer complaints and internal discrepancies • Discrepant Material Report (DMR) preparation including auditing of root cause and proposed corrective actions • Statistical Process Control (SPC) part/process data configuration, system monitoring, analysis of data received and maintenance (computer network based system) • Member of the New Part Review team (APQP) • Communication with customers to provide quality related information or problem resolution details • Product audits from purchase order through shipment (or inventory) per TS 16949 requirements • Participated with the 3rd party assessment of the company quality systems (ISO 9000-2008 & TS 16949) Show less

Inventory Analyst

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

• Inventory cycle counter/auditor • Problem resolution (inventory shrink) team member • Handheld bar code scanner (RFS) operation • Power equipment operation (including stock picker for high elevation inventory counts) • Store order picking (perm racks) • Non-conveyable product distribution • Shipping department team member • Inventory cycle counter/auditor • Problem resolution (inventory shrink) team member • Handheld bar code scanner (RFS) operation • Power equipment operation (including stock picker for high elevation inventory counts) • Store order picking (perm racks) • Non-conveyable product distribution • Shipping department team member

Quality Manager / Lab Technician

• May 2003 - Oct 2008

Responsible for all quality related activities including lab management, materials certification, subcontractor-supplier certification, test and inspection certification, production quality and final inspection. • Meeting objectives of the company quality policy • Maintain the company’s National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP ISO 17025) • Review and revision of quality, procedure and work instruction manuals • Research subcontractors for out-of-plant processes/testing/calibration • Verification of subcontractor related processes and acceptable quality levels • Organizing and performing lab activities including interpreting required specifications, sample preparation, hardness testing, tension testing, proof load testing and reporting results • All activities related to calibration and maintenance of company owned gauges and lab equipment • Corrective action investigation and customer complaint resolution • 1st part setup verification using variable and attribute gauges • Inspection of incoming raw material including review of material certification • Inspection of purchased product • Primary contact for 3rd party assessment of company quality systems Show less

Quality Assurance Coordinator / Engineering Technician

• Sep 1988 - Sep 2002

Engineering Technician: Responsible for organizing new part quality planning (APQP) including preparing or revising process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA), developing process flow diagrams and creation/revision of control plans. Investigated and revised current documentation according to process, product or measurement system changes. Also maintained the on-line internal print viewing system. Quality Coordinator: • Initiated, performed or assisted in process capability studies for both internal and external customers • Compiled and forwarded customer quality reports as required • Conducted analysis and prepared written reports for department leaders to facilitate quality improvement. Created tracking system to organize responsibility and progress • Prepared Corrective Action Requests to document deficiencies in product quality. Assisted in correcting those deficiencies and verifying corrective actions • Performed Measurement System analysis on measurement devices and worked closely with the gauge department in resolving gauging issues • Trained and directed Quality Technicians in providing SPC support for the entire organization • Provided training on SPC and the use of on-line SPC software to expedite real-time analysis on the production floor • Mid level (plant floor) contact for all ISO audits pertaining to quality assurance. • Team member for conducting internal ISO quality audits • Assisted the PPAP/ISIR Coordinator in the preparation of product sample submissions • Member of various internal department teams to explore process improvements and cost reduction opportunities including six sigma and lean manufacturing activities **First 2 years worked in shipping and receiving areas** Show less