Cesar Canales
missouri city,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Quality Control Inspector with extensive experience at Zachry Industrial, specializing in root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Proven track record in enhancing quality processes and training teams, ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Adept at utilizing non-destructive testing techniques to uphold product integrity and drive continuous improvement initiatives. I'm also a Proven Quality Control Inspector with background in conducting detailed inspections, testing products, and ensuring compliance with standards. Experience includes developing quality control systems, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions. Strengths lie in analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and deep understanding of inspection methods and tools. Previous work has resulted in improved product quality and efficiency in operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Zachry Industrial
Houston, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Inspected materials for quality compliance and adherence to specifications.
- Conducted detailed audits of production processes and workflows.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections and test results for review.
- Utilized inspection tools to assess product integrity and performance standards.
- Trained new staff on quality control protocols and procedures.
- Assisted in developing quality assurance guidelines to improve processes.
- Communicated inspection findings to management for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Developed corrective action plans based on findings from investigations and audits.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
Quality Control Inspector
JVIC Industrial
Houston, Texas
03.2013 - 01.2023
- Inspected materials for quality compliance and adherence to specifications.
- Conducted detailed audits of production processes and workflows.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections and test results for review.
- Utilized inspection tools to assess product integrity and performance standards.
- Trained new staff on quality control protocols and procedures.
- Assisted in developing quality assurance guidelines to improve processes.
- Communicated inspection findings to management for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Developed corrective action plans based on findings from investigations and audits.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Rayburn High School
Pasadena, TX05-2007
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action planning
- Materials assessment
- Visual inspection
- Non-conformance reporting
- Forms management
- Inspection protocols
- Quality management
- Inspections and reviews
- Inspection documentation
- Fabrication inspection
- Quality control
- Recordkeeping
- QC planning
- ISO standards
- Material testing
- Surface inspection
- Quality inspection
- Non-destructive testing
- Data analysis
- Quality processes
- Inspection procedures
- Training and mentorship
Certification
- VT / PT LEVEL ll
- NCCER (CSST) (CSSS)
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Zachry Industrial
01.2023 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
JVIC Industrial
03.2013 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Sam Rayburn High School