Charles C. Meilicke
Wonder Lake,IL
Summary
Results-driven quality professional with a proven track record in ensuring product compliance with stringent industry standards. Extensive experience in conducting thorough inspections and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in dynamic work environments, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in quality assurance practices.
Overview
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Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector
R&L Spring Corp
Lake Geneva, WI
02.2023 - 10.2026
- Conducted thorough inspections of spring products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Identified and documented defects, initiating corrective actions to improve product quality.
- Developed inspection protocols that increased operational effectiveness and reduced waste in production processes.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to develop process improvements, leading to increased product quality and efficiency.
- Personally worked with machine operators to help incorporate a zero defect attitude. This helped decrease customer concerns by 20%.
Quality lead inspector
Smalley Corp
Lake Zurich, IL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Developed and implemented inspection protocols to enhance accuracy and efficiency in quality control processes.
- Trained and mentored junior inspectors, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Conducted audits of quality assurance practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in manufacturing.
- Led a team of inspectors to ensure consistent implementation of quality standards across production lines. This action helped reduce non-conformances by 30%.
Quality inspector
Smalley Corp
Lake Zurich, IL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Identified defects and recommended corrective actions to enhance product quality.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Mastered all forms of inspection process. First piece inspections. In-Process inspections. S.P.C inspections and First article inspections, etc.
- Experience with Calipers, Micrometers, Optical Comparator's, Micro-View optical. systems and CMM operation. Also many other basic testers, such as rockwell hardness tester and tensile strength testers.
- Promoted to Lead inspector. Helped build a motivated team to reduce waste. This resulted in a 10% drop in waste
Department Lead, Machine Set Up.
Metalex
Libertyville, IL
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Safety council/ Safety audits. Same machines listed on Morton MFG. Metalex became the new name for the company. Lean management. 6s system. Root cause etc
- Coordinated departmental communications, ensuring timely information flow between management and staff.
- Served as a liaison between the department head and other staff members by relaying important messages accurately and promptly.
Aircraft Mechanic, Honorable Discharge
United States Air Force.
San Bernardino, CA
01.1986 - 01.1992
- Conducted maintenance and repairs on aircraft systems and components to ensure operational readiness.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment, enhancing troubleshooting efficiency.
- Operation Desert Shield Veteran.
- Highly decorated. Mission first attitude.
Education
Journeyman Certificate - Cabinet Making
Local 1027 4 Year Journeyman School
Elk Grove Village, IL01.2004
Air Craft Maintenance - Aerospace
U.S Air Force
Rantoul, IL01.1992
High School Diploma -
Glenbrook South High School
Glenview, IL01.1985
Skills
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
- Dimensional inspection
- First-article inspection
- Calibration equipment validation
- ISO standards
- Prior supervisory experience
- Line auditing
- Safety procedures
- Sampling procedures
Accomplishments
- Consistently met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Part of a team that helped reduce company scrap by 40% by implementing a zero defect culture.
Certification
Leadership training. Smalley Corp
Interests
Amateur radio, radio repair Licensed operator for 25 years US chess federation ranked player Active in chess tournaments
Timeline
Quality Inspector
R&L Spring Corp
02.2023 - 10.2026
Quality lead inspector
Smalley Corp
01.2020 - 01.2022
Quality inspector
Smalley Corp
01.2019 - 01.2020
Department Lead, Machine Set Up.
Metalex
01.2014 - 01.2019
Aircraft Mechanic, Honorable Discharge
United States Air Force.
01.1986 - 01.1992
Journeyman Certificate - Cabinet Making
Local 1027 4 Year Journeyman School
Air Craft Maintenance - Aerospace
U.S Air Force
High School Diploma -
Glenbrook South High School