Alan Barnhouse
Chehalis,WA
Summary
Dynamic QC Manager with a strong work ethic at Zev Technologies LLC, enhancing product reliability through innovative testing protocols and effective team mentorship. Proficient in CMM part programming and skilled in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, I consistently drive quality improvements and foster a culture of compliance and excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC Manager
Zev Technologies LLC
07.2020 - Current
- Led quality control initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols to ensure accuracy in product specifications and performance.
- Mentored team members on quality assurance practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement and reduce defect rates.
- Programmed and operated CMM equipment for precision measurement of components using Open Dimis, Calypso, and CMM Manager.
- Conducted FAI inspections and production run inspections generating detailed non conformance reports to ensure compliance with quality standards as well as communicated results with vendors and our manufacturing team.
- Collaborated closely with design engineers to identify critical dimensions for effective part validation throughout product development life cycle.
- Developed product drawings and daily inspection plans for manufacturing team to check using inspection equipment such as height gauges, calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, bore gauges and trained operators on inspection equipment.
CNC Machine Operator
Zev Technologies LLC
03.2014 - 07.2020
- Operated CNC machines for precision fabrication of components adhering to strict specifications.
- Monitored machine performance and conducted routine maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to set up machining processes accurately.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tongue Point Job Corps Center
Astoria, OR06-2013
Skills
- Product inspection techniques
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective multitasking
- Documentation control
- Fixture design
- Reverse engineering
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- CMM Part programming
- Proficient in SolidWorks
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel and google docs to make many spread sheets and track data such as shop scrap rate and where it came from tracking machine/operator performance.
- designed and modeled CMM fixtures and fixtures for part inspections for height gauge.
- Developed data tracking, organization of data, and vendor score cards
Certification
- Certified CMM Programmer, Zeiss Calypso - June 2024
- Certified CMM Programmer (CMM manager), Rytack LLC - July 2023
Timeline
QC Manager
Zev Technologies LLC
07.2020 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Zev Technologies LLC
03.2014 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Tongue Point Job Corps Center