Sam Kim
Warsaw,IN
Summary
Tasked-oriented associate with over 15 years’ experience with a multi-site orthopedic company in both production and quality. Knowledgeable in both engineering and manufacturing business principles and processes. Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, loyalty, reliable and supportive. Ability to work in both a team and/or individual settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Senior Technician - Post Market
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, Indiana
01.2018 - Current
- Analyzed test data to determine performance and reliability of materials
- Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by preparing and implementing production, productivity and customer-service standards.
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Analyzed technical drawings and manufacturers' instructions to complete investigations.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to print specifications.
Quality Assurance Technician
Alpha Manufacturing And Design
Warsaw, IN
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Analyzed test data to determine performance and reliability of materials
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Generated detailed reports outlining results and recommendations.
- Analyzed technical drawings and manufacturers' instructions to troubleshoot problems in functional and control systems.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Kept inspection journals and daily summary logs as required.
Engineering Technician
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained and controlled technical documents such as prints, procedures, bill of materials and work order routers
- Disposition of Non Conformance Reports
- Troubleshoot down equipment and processes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
- Compiled, processed and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
Quality Assurance Senior Technician - CI
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, Indiana
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Actively supports and participates in special projects
- Training delivery to other team members that will perform tasks related to the same area
- Execute and review validation protocols
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Generated detailed reports outlining results and recommendations.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Maintained and improved product quality by completing Non Conformance Repots and internal audits.
- Implemented use of IQS software to track production output and quality.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Created and collaborated in implementation and maintenance of customer complaint log, control plans, work and inspection instructions, local procedures and visual aids and samples.
Production Machinist
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, Indiana
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Performs routine operations of assigned machines, including but not limited to start up and shutdown of equipment
- Troubleshoots methods/tooling problems and corrects process problems as necessary to maintain production.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Consistently exceeded work expectations by achieving daily output goals.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Finisher
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, Indiana
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Performs routine operations of Acme Robots including but not limited to start up and shutdown
- Responsible for finishing a casted part to meet print and machine finish requirements set by development and quality.
- Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
- Reviewed final aspects of finishing for compliance with established standards related to color, textures, metals, exotic woods and aged finishes.
- Continually sought to reduce costs, accelerate throughput time, minimize work in process and improve quality.
- Verified finishing met established standards for color, textures, metallic, exotic woods and aged finishes.
- Observed manufacturer's safety procedures and corporate standards for finishing.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
CNC Programmer
Keystone Designs, INC
Warsaw, Indiana
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Manufactures custom countertops for residential, commercial businesses, recreational vehicles, boats and custom busses., Responsible for creating and revising solid models and drawings using 2-Dimensional modeling tools
- Responsible for creating and revising CNC programs.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
- Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
- Checked completed programs by running simulations and tests while preparing geometric layout of designs using task-specific software.
- Designed projects within various CNC drafting software titles.
- Applied accepted geometric dimension and tolerance (GD&T) standards to projects to maintain sound structural integrity.
- Monitored machined during trial runs to verify program accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, INBachelor of Science - Manufacturing And Industrial Engineering
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN06.2022
Skills
- Test Results Interpretation
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Statistical Analysis
- Laboratory Equipment Calibration
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Regulator Submission Support
- Quality SOPs Development
- Staff Training
- Functional Testing
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Report Preparation
- Corrective Action Implementation
Timeline
Quality Assurance Senior Technician - Post Market
Zimmer Biomet
01.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
Alpha Manufacturing And Design
05.2017 - 12.2017
Engineering Technician
Zimmer Biomet
01.2016 - 01.2017
Quality Assurance Senior Technician - CI
Zimmer Biomet
01.2013 - 01.2016
Production Machinist
Zimmer Biomet
01.2011 - 01.2013
Finisher
Zimmer Biomet
01.2006 - 01.2011
CNC Programmer
Keystone Designs, INC
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - General Studies, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Indiana Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing And Industrial Engineering
Indiana Institute of Technology