Job seeker with 25 plus years of experience in manufacturing and quality assurance.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector II
Entegris
07.2022 - Current
Perform diversified audit, inspection, test, and measurement duties on complex products and processes to ensure conformance to requirements.
Accurately inspect manufactured or other process output against documented specifications per the Product Control Plan, inspection procedures and other site quality control documentation.
Performs basic Mini FAIR's and standard capability studies.
Maintains awareness of customer complaints and internal rejections of the product being inspected.
Follows all discrepant material control procedures.
Notifies inspection supervisors and process owners of any detected discrepancies.
Performs detailed first article inspections and capability studies.
Operates CMM machinery and checks the dimensional accuracy of different parts and assemblies.
Determines program requirements based on design and engineering requirements.
Records the inspection results and maintains the log book of the same.
Maintains proper use and care of measurement equipment; ensures equipment calibration is current per the Calibration Schedule before use.
Utilizes a variety of measurement tools to accurately perform measurements.
Measures product with required equipment as defined on documentation.
Sets up or runs current program files on automated equipment when required for part inspection.
Troubleshoots and resolves routing measuring instrument issues.
Problem solves non-routine equipment interface issues with statistical software program to allow data to be entered into appropriate files.
Serves as the technical resource for manufacturing personnel performing self-inspection.
Maintains current and appropriate inspection documentation in product files.
Documents all discrepancies between the product and the written specifications per procedures using SAP Quality Notifications (QNs).
Records all inspection results electronically.
Follows site containment procedures.
Verifies current revision history of documentation prior to use.
Communicates verbally to appropriate personnel of undocumented actions being applied to the manufactured product; follows up communication by initiating QN or deviation process.
Creates new statistical software files as needed for data input and analysis.
Updates current statistical software file information as required.
Verifies file is current to appropriate revision levels prior to use.
Understands and applies statistical process control techniques, including basic chart interpretation and capability analysis.
Performs other duties associated with SPC for the product, such as the notification of process owner of out-of-control conditions and verification of measurement results using the Out-of-Control Tracker work instructions.
Manufacturing Quality Technician
Insulet Corporation
05.2020 - 07.2022
Inspect and record results of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods at various stages of the production process to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of our product.
Assess and complete inspection reports and records including the entry of data into various electronic systems. (For example – Excel, WinSPC, Electronic DHR systems, Oracle Agile, and others)
Generate, review, and maintain quality records in support of the Quality System. (For example – device history records, non-conformance reports, corrective and preventative actions, internal audits, and training records)
Ensure the calibration status of all measuring and critical manufacturing equipment.
Perform calibration of instrumentation and equipment which supports the manufacture and testing of product.
Perform internal audits as required.
Required to perform laboratory activities within a cleanroom setting.
Required to maintain and enforce cGMPs within the manufacturing operations.
Safely follow standard operating procedures including but not limited to quality standards, material handling, and record keeping.
Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
Able to work in small groups and cross functional teams to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement collective corrective actions.
Maintain a clean work environment suitable for medical device manufacturing and cleanroom production.
Quality Inspector
Fraen Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2019
Perform in-process and final inspection of precision machined parts from machine shop ensuring all tolerances are met and parts are defect free.
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
Use of calipers, micrometers, verniers and other various precision measurement tools.
Quality Inspector
ATC Technologies
04.2016 - 07.2019
Perform incoming, in-process and final inspection of precision machined parts and assemblies using a variety of inspection tools and techniques.
Calibration of test/measuring equipment, record keeping and ongoing process improvement.
Additional responsibilities include shipping and receiving via Fedex, UPS, etc.
Quality Inspector
Advanced Programs Inc.
10.2014 - 11.2015
Perform incoming, in-process and final inspection of precision parts, assemblies and electromechanical assemblies.
QA Technician
Hewlett Packard
04.2013 - 10.2014
Inspect and perform validation tests on server, laptop and desktop hard drives, verify microcode is at correct revision, log data into QMS system.
Spectral Test Technician II
Materion Barr Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings
10.2005 - 04.2012
Perform angle, thermal and spectral measurements using a variety of equipment including McPherson spectroscopic analysis systems.
Perform setup, calibration and routine maintenance on test equipment.
Provide accurate test data and test results to internal customers and record test results into test database.
Complete test documentation and perform other duties as required.
Technician
Hewlett Packard
05.2002 - 06.2005
Setup, test and repair computer equipment including laptops, workstations servers and related peripherals.
Record and maintain test database, interface with various support groups and train new hires.
Repair Technician
Getronics
02.1999 - 12.2001
Utilize consistent high quality techniques to diagnose, isolate and repair Dell Latitude laptop computers.
CAD Operator
Printed Circuit Corporation
01.1993 - 11.1995
Work from customer supplied prints and specifications to create standard and custom symbols and aperture wheel libraries pertaining to both bore through hole and surface mount circuit board manufacture.
Electro Mechanical Assembler
Wang Laboratories
06.1980 - 11.1990
Assemble systems and sub-assemblies from piece parts.
Follow procedures, read blue prints and schematics.
Ability to solder through hole and surface mount components.
Education
GED -
Lowell High School
Lowell
07-1986
Skills
Product inspection
Visual inspection
Dimensional Inspection
Measuring skills
Process control
Quality assurance
Quality assurance controls
Supplier quality assessment
Blueprint interpretation
Equipment operation
Defect identification
Corrective actions
Equipment calibration
First-article inspection
CMM/DMM operation
EHS team member
Timeline
Quality Inspector II
Entegris
07.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Quality Technician
Insulet Corporation
05.2020 - 07.2022
Quality Inspector
Fraen Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2019
Quality Inspector
ATC Technologies
04.2016 - 07.2019
Quality Inspector
Advanced Programs Inc.
10.2014 - 11.2015
QA Technician
Hewlett Packard
04.2013 - 10.2014
Spectral Test Technician II
Materion Barr Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings