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Salomon Ramirez
Quality Production Lead Inspector
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with 10+ years of experience working with in Quality assurance production. Expert in visual, final, destructive and non-destructive inspections with training in ERp systems and all office related software use and inspection equipment. Proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards, with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Quality Inspector
Hydroform USA
Carson, CA
05.2006 - Current
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and customer specifications.
- Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold best-in-class knowledge of customer products.
- Conducted hardness, conductivity and other non-destructive tests to evaluate comprehensive quality of aerospace hardware, noting results in excel or word, as required and marking or removing defective items.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Conducted analyses of both in-process and completed materials, components and products.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Provided training to over 10 onboarding team members from 2012-2021
Contracts Administrator
Hydroform USA
Carson, CA
05.2006 - 04.2007
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Coordinated changes to agreement which might occur during contract lifetime.
- Gathered information on subcontractor pricing for project development.
- Liaised with financial managers to facilitate business development initiatives.
- Determined final quality and acceptance of contractor work and operations.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.
- Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
- Reviewed quotes from contractors to obtain best pricing and service for organization.
- Double-checked plans and specifications of contract work for company compliance.
Administrative Assistant
Soofer Co, Inc.
Vernon, CA
02.2002 - 05.2006
- Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
- Managed Access databases converting complex data into easy-to-interpret data.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA 09.2000 - 03.2001
High School Diploma -
University Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA 09.1996 - 06.2000
No Degree - General Studies
Ralph Waldo Emerson Jr. High School
Los Angeles, CA 09.1993 - 06.1996
Skills
Inspection protocols
Blueprint understanding
Non-destructive testing
Visual inspections
Recordkeeping
Production methods
Database Management
Employee supervision
Materials inspections
Testing procedures
Corrective actions
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of the first paperless system for our quality assurance team.
Software
Word
Powerpoint
Windows PRO
MASS
Certification
NDT LEVEL 2 INSPECTOR
Interests
AIRPLANES
ELECTRONICS
SOFTWARE CODING
STOCK MARKET\
Timeline
NDT LEVEL 3 INSPECTOR
05-2016
PYROMETRY TECHNICIAN
03-2014
VISUAL INSPECTOR
04-2007
Lead Quality Inspector
Hydroform USA
05.2006 - Current
Contracts Administrator
Hydroform USA
05.2006 - 04.2007
Administrative Assistant
Soofer Co, Inc.
02.2002 - 05.2006
No Degree - General Studies
Santa Monica College
09.2000 - 03.2001
High School Diploma -
University Senior High School
09.1996 - 06.2000
No Degree - General Studies
Ralph Waldo Emerson Jr. High School
09.1993 - 06.1996