Amber Graham
Derby
Summary
Quality Assurance professional with strong background in ensuring product integrity and compliance. Skilled in identifying system inefficiencies, implementing effective quality control measures, and enhancing operational processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project demands while consistently achieving high-quality results. Equipped with analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Spirit AeroSystems
01.2024 - Current
- Establish Processes for new programs
- Create Quality for various customers
- Works with Engineering to set up Quality inspection steps in Build plans
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Order Tools and supplies needed for the project
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Provide education and coaching on the Quality Management System.
- Ability to plan and coordinate improvements in manufacturing processes
Fai Specialist
HM-DUNN
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Creating first article inspection reports for multiple customers and aircrafts
- Uploading and monitoring Non conforming product in customer data bases
- Reviewing and approving customer Fai’s
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Quality Inspection End of Line Lead
NWI
03.2008 - 10.2022
- Executed daily operations to optimize customer shipments
- Tracked incoming and outgoing inventory and products
- Managed and maintained databases tracking
- Collaborated with supervisors and coworkers in order to get everything done in a timely manner
- Maintained inventory of outgoing shipping items via database entries
- Prepared products for shipment and checked them to make certain they met specifications
- Proficient in Snap, Syteline, Tool Vending machines
- Managed calibration of all shop tools, scales, surface plates etc
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and production staff, successfully resolving any conflicts or concerns that arose during daily operations.
- Met tight deadlines consistently by effectively managing resources, prioritizing tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections of finished products, ensuring adherence to established specifications and industry standards.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Hosted customer and AS9100 audits.
Purchasing
NWI
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversees outsourcing transition of purchased parts
- Purchase sealants and hardware to support builds of customer assemblies
- Ability to comprehend purchase order requirements
- Create purchase orders to processing houses as to customer requirements
- Working directly with Processing houses to ensure they are meeting commitment dates
- Adopted supplier management methodologies and purchasing strategies to secure improved prices.
- Performed equipment audits and reviewed use data to determine purchasing needs.
Quality Inspection
Norland Plastics
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments and tracked them using database entry
- Inspected parts to ensure they met customer requirements
- Worked as a team member and helped others to meet shipment goals
- Reported all inventory and shipment issues to supervisor immediately
Education
High School -
Campus High School
Emerging Leaders -
Triumph University
01.2016
Leadership Enrichment -
Triumph University
01.2015
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- Strong understanding of standard aerospace processes
- Outstanding customer service
- Exceptional time management
- Dependable and hard-working
- Works efficiently; independently or as part of a collaborative team
- Deadline Driven
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Detail-oriented
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Quality improvements
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Spirit AeroSystems
01.2024 - Current
Fai Specialist
HM-DUNN
10.2022 - 06.2024
Purchasing
NWI
03.2020 - 01.2022
Quality Inspection End of Line Lead
NWI
03.2008 - 10.2022
Quality Inspection
Norland Plastics
03.2006 - 03.2008
Emerging Leaders -
Triumph University
Leadership Enrichment -
Triumph University
High School -
Campus High School
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