Brooke VanderWel
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Qualified Quality Engineer accustomed to developing and monitoring improved inspection strategy to reduce errors and cultivate consistent quality. Dedicated and energetic with proven history of implementing corrective actions to drive quality and improve efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector
Brunswick
Muskegon, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Reported any nonconforming parts to buyer.
- Reviewed and inspected products for conformance to established standards, specifications and customer requirements.
- Provided feedback on process improvements to management team.
- Identified root causes of defective parts through analysis of data from internal audits, inspections, tests.
- Assist in the development of new processes or procedures related to quality assurance activities.
- Investigate complaints regarding product quality and recommend changes in process or design to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborated with other departments on improvement projects related to quality assurance initiatives.
- Prepare reports outlining findings from inspections and tests conducted during production runs.
- Maintain accurate records of inspection results and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Verify incoming material was properly labeled, identified, and stored according to specified requirements.
DSNP Advocate
United Health Care Group, Maryland Heights MO
Muskegon, MI
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Assist in navigating the insurance plan with the member(dual enrolled with Medicare and Medicaid.)
- File MIOD for members if they are unsatisfied with the care/support received.
- Assist members with finding resources in the community.
- Single point of contact for a panel of 800+ members throughout Alabama and Oklahoma.
- Lead team meetings and drive continuous improvement.
- Assist management with new hire training.
- Lead a group of 32 peers through change notices within the company.
Senior Quality Technician
Globaltechnologies
Spring Lake, MI
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
- Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
- Audited products to identify areas of concern and improve efficiency.
- Processed all customer RMA's
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Pliant Plastics Corporation
Spring Lake, MI
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Contributed to product design and prototype development.
- Tested final products to ensure quality.
- Administered equipment maintenance, effectively troubleshooting faulty, damaged or inoperative components and systems.
- Liaised between executives, manufacturing teams and warehouse staff.
- Maintained control plans, work/ gage instructions.
- Lead problem solving activities related to production issues.
- Responsible for customer and supplier communication related to quality.
- Responsible for quality technicians.
Launch Quality Engineer
Shape Corp.
Grand Haven, MI
02.2010 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
- Development of required documentation to support the production development process in accordance with customer requirements.
- Interface with customer personnel.
- Participate on the development and maintenance of quality systems.
- Lead problem solving activities.
- Initiate control plans, gage,work instruction.
- Create and upload all required documentation for PPAP into tier 1 customer portal (FCA).
Education
General Studies
Mona Shores High School
Muskegon, MI05.2001
Skills
- IPC Certified to class 3 requirements
- IATF 16969: 2016 Internal Auditor Certified
- ISO/TS 16949: Internal Auditor Certified
- GD&T
- Tier 1 PPAP experience
- Non-conformance reports
- Root cause identification
- Non-conformance processes
- Quality assurance controls
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Brunswick
04.2024 - Current
DSNP Advocate
United Health Care Group, Maryland Heights MO
06.2021 - 04.2024
Senior Quality Technician
Globaltechnologies
05.2020 - 05.2021
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Pliant Plastics Corporation
07.2016 - 05.2020
Launch Quality Engineer
Shape Corp.
02.2010 - 07.2016
General Studies
Mona Shores High School
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