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Alex Bejarano

Layton,UT

Summary

Experienced quality control technician focused on assisting operations with creating compliant products. Systematic and driven professional familiar with scheduling and conducting inspections to help solve production issues and maintain quality. Skilled Quality Assurance Technician with background in various manufacturing sectors including electronics, food, and pharmaceuticals. Experience includes implementing quality control systems, conducting audits, and executing product testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards. Strong analytical skills coupled with deep understanding of statistical analysis and process control tools. Demonstrated success in reducing production errors and improving overall product quality through effective QA strategies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance Technician

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC (BioMerieux)
08.2022 - Current
  • Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of its Quality System
  • Monitor program specifications and processes to ensure success of the program and goals
  • Responsible for reviewing, assessing, and monitoring process and product to ensure compliance to requirements
  • Create improvement plans using continuous process improvement tools including Six Sigma and lean manufacturing
  • Performs and assures the quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability of BioFire's mission
  • Work on quality improvement projects, (e.g., projects stemming from CAPAs, training deficiencies, and general procedural improvements)
  • Perform inspection of incoming materials using basic and advanced measurement tools and devices
  • Perform quarantine activities including physical and electronic segregation, labeling, physical and electronic release
  • Initiate NCRs with a thorough description of the nonconformance including target as well as discrepancy, quantity and standard used for rejection
  • Complete first article inspections
  • Perform and manage sorting activities to completion, monitor and verify quality
  • Identify need for WID updates and initiate WID updates
  • Support and/or manage validation testing, e.g., GR&R and program validation activities
  • Initiate and author IC documents (Inspection plan)
  • Support/interact with Materials Management, Engineers, Purchasing, and suppliers
  • This includes research activities and special projects
  • Review co-worker completed inspection records, mentor technicians
  • Initiate routines and programs for metrology tools under engineer guidance and coordinate activities for metrology tool calibration
  • Ensure compliance to Temporary Change Orders; manage expiration status
  • Interpret and utilize SPC chart data, analyze trends and participate in metrics development
  • Write validation protocols and input data into MiniTab and work with Engineering on analysis of validation data
  • Performed routine maintenance activities
  • Follow procedures, manage inventory, and notify the proper management regarding the need of repairs or additions to building operating systems
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules
  • Perform general, routine duties to maintain a high standard of safety, productivity, and cleanliness
  • Comply with safety regulations, assured compliance with operational policies and procedures
  • Follow established procedures ensuring communications with proper interpersonal skills to maintain a functioning and inviting environment
  • Perform communication along with customer service skills with co-workers and administration
  • Response and support to inquiries regarding questions and complaints
  • Effectively followed directions and performed duties with minimal supervision making many decisions daily within the scope of the position
  • Performed detailed inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented inspection procedures for incoming materials.
  • Reviewed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
  • Analyzed data from test results and identified areas needing improvement.

Manufacturing Team Lead

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC (BioMerieux)
08.2015 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for instrumentation production line support, focusing primarily on instrument troubleshooting
  • Applied root cause investigation techniques to solve troubleshooting problems and professionally document results
  • Reported to the Engineering Line Support Manager and interacts with other technicians, engineers, and leadership and performs work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BFDX's Quality System
  • Communicated professionally with other team members and leadership as assigned to meet the goals of the instrumentation department and BioMerieux company
  • Troubleshoots diagnostic instruments to identify root cause issues related to product and process and performs instrument repairs
  • Writes and updates floor log tickets and nonconformances
  • Support of continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, VSM, Kaizen, etc
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
  • Organized daily workflow, delegated tasks to team members, and monitored progress.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
  • Provided guidance to team members while ensuring quality assurance standards were met.

Manufacturing Associate IV - Machinist

Parker Hannifin Corporation
10.2011 - 09.2015
  • Verify needed raw materials, tools, and equipment to perform machine operations and/ or assembly work
  • Use calipers, verniers and other measuring devices to perform and evaluate work
  • Complete daily documentation and reporting metrics accurately and on time as outlined
  • Package more complex products and materials appropriately for other areas to bring workflow to completion
  • Perform complex troubleshooting and communicate between departments and notify leaders and engineers of issues as needed
  • Work cross functionally in designated areas to support business needs such as extrusion, molding (all types), trimming, splicing, and in hazardous chemical mixing, and material handling as needed
  • Sustain Safety and 5S program, use appropriate PPE for designated area, which can include painting/ clean room environments, hazardous chemical mixing, and material handling
  • Read engineering drawings and specifications to determine job instructions and material requirements.
  • Maintain records of production, quality control, and machine maintenance activities.
  • Perform periodic inspections on products to ensure conformity with customer requirements.
  • Operate equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, power tools, and inspection gauges.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance tasks on machines as scheduled by management personnel.

Manufacturing Shift Leader

MD Airfoils
08.2006 - 01.2011
  • Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on shift production summaries and visual management
  • Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; helping to develop others
  • Maintains quality by establishing and enforcing organization quality standards
  • Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs as needed
  • Maintained safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on safety procedures and by maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
  • Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
  • Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
  • Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary, and ensuring product quality was up to standard prior to use or sale.
  • Adhered to all health code regulations while preparing food items for customers.
  • Performed basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or replacing broken equipment parts as needed.
  • Enforced safety guidelines among staff members in order to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring on the premises.

Education

GED -

Davis Applied Technology College
Davis County, Utah, United States
01.2016

Bachelor's Degree - General Engineering

Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega
Lima, Peru
01.1987

Skills

  • Routing inspections
  • Samples comparison
  • Trend tracking
  • Auditing
  • Calibration standards
  • Electronic measurement devices
  • Electronic schematics
  • Software testing
  • Defect tracking
  • Line checking
  • Calibration
  • Inspection reports
  • Process quality review
  • Documentation skills
  • Lab equipment maintenance

Certification

Introduction to Six Sigma, Simplilearn Skill Up, 01/24

Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Technician

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC (BioMerieux)
08.2022 - Current

Manufacturing Team Lead

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC (BioMerieux)
08.2015 - 08.2022

Manufacturing Associate IV - Machinist

Parker Hannifin Corporation
10.2011 - 09.2015

Manufacturing Shift Leader

MD Airfoils
08.2006 - 01.2011

GED -

Davis Applied Technology College

Bachelor's Degree - General Engineering

Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

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