With over a decade of experience in quality control and a diverse background in multiple fields, this professional brings ambition, motivation, and passion to their work. My constant drive for improvement extends to both company processes and my own skill set. Drawing on extensive knowledge of metrology, engineering, and the quality system, I can approach challenges from various perspectives to develop innovative and accurate solutions and metrics. By collaborating with my team, I aim to minimize variation, optimize processes, and achieve improved outcomes. I am seeking a company that I can contribute to help grow and succeed while also improving my skill set.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Quality Engineer/ Metrology Engineer
TCS for Waymo
06.2021 - Current
Coordinate daily QC activities to process and investigate incoming materials and support production on schedule
Provide status reports and performance metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
CMM /OMM Programming using PC dmis with tactile probes, vision probes and laser
Use and maintain inspection equipment ranging from CMM's to calipers
Create/implement SOP's and WI's
Create custom fixtures for measurement routines
Work with MRB team to determine failure causes and managed MRB inventories
Evaluate and investigate deviations in parts and data
Correlate inspection and vendor data to approve measurement and manufacturing methods
Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
Train employees on quality procedures and equipment
Summarize inspection data and explain part or defect conditions
Quality Lead
Axcess Surgical
08.2017 - 06.2021
CMM and Vision system Programming, troubleshooting and maintenance
Trained employees on current and new procedures in accordance with the quality system
Created work instructions for quality, assembly and inspection procedures
Managing quality policy
Participated in Quality audits and audit teams
Coordinating inspection and production timing for on time delivery
Worked closely with engineering to redline prints, provide customer feedback and design changes
Preformed quality inspection and feedback for R&D designs
Created custom fixtures and gauges for inspection and manufacturing needs
Created part and fixture models using solidworks
Custom machine tool inspection
Performed Calibration for custom tools and gauges, oversaw outside calibration needs for standard and large tools
Validation of vision system and CMM processes and software
Cosmetic inspection of parts and tooling and finishes
Maintained service records, coordinated repairs and oversaw preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment
Supported quality control assessments on manufacturing floor
Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment
Revised and drafted policies and procedures to address deficiencies or new procedures
Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements
Performed preventive maintenance and minor repairs on machines to sustain performance
Documented calibration program activities and maintained up-to-date records for all completed work
Managed quality team and prioritized workflow
CMM inspector
Cortec Precision Manufacturing
01.2015 - 08.2017
CMM programming using Pc Dmis and tactile probing
CMM/Roamer/ laser and tool troubleshooting
Performed first article inspection and issued reports as well as in process and final product inspection
Participated in ISO audits, lead internal audits and assured products met ISO and ANSI standards
Performed various hand tool and surface plate calibration using a wide range of tools like height gauges
Used profilometers to inspect surface finish
Issued non conformance reports and investigated findings
Maintained calibration records and system and oversaw external calibration
Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and ANSI/AMSE specifications
Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests
Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections
Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis
Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions
Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality
Updated quality control records and reports
Provided technical support to production personnel
Created Cad models for parts and fixtures using solidworks
Created custom fixtures for machining and inspection
Machine Operator
Eclipse Metal Fabrication
10.2014 - 01.2015
Operated, ran and maintained Haeger installation presses
Operated hand tools like calipers and drop gauges to check flatness and locations
Haeger Machine and inspection tool maintenance and compliance checks
Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Observed indicators to determine factors such as pressure and speed.
Verified conformity of processes and conditions for installation systems.
Machine Operator/Assembler
Quality Metal Fabrication
04.2013 - 09.2014
Electro-Mechanical Assembly including soldering, wire harnesses and permanent hardwares
Hardware Installation using Haeger installation machines
Ensured product quality using inspection equipment
Performed dimensional inspection using hand tools
Managed shipping department, scheduled shipping and deliveries globally to make on time delivery
Packed and palleted goods for safe and timely delivery
Used Quickbooks for inventory, invoicing and taxes
Performed powder coating inspection & touch
Inspected final products for functional and visual defects included material finishes
Shop help including deburring, material punching, pan and break and assembly work
Quality Control Inspector/Shop help
Redline Engineering
10.2012 - 03.2013
Learned and operated within the ISO system
Participated in external and internal ISO audits
Wrote SOP's, WI's and various policies in compliance to the quality system
Performed precision measurement using CMM's, surface plates and hand tools
Maintained inspection and inspection room data in accordance to quality policy
Maintained and repaired equipment like hand tools
Inspected in process and finished parts for compliance using CMM's and hand tools
Issued NCMR's for non conforming material and performed NCMR investigations
Prepped and packaged final products for shipping and billing
Received incoming materials, performed inspection and updated inventory logs
Keep inspection lab and shop in a clean, organized and safe state
Maintain 5S environment and logs
Solder electromechanical assemblies
General Labor/Machine operator
Fox Barrel Cidery
04.2012 - 08.2012
Running and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and machinery
Counted and maintained inventory levels for consumables and updated inventory for final goods
In process quality control for multiple bottling and packaging processes
Machine maintenance and change overs for multiple lines
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Robotic Tech
OPC Technologies
01.2012 - 04.2012
Repair PC's and maintain networks
Performed quality control inspections on incoming materials and final products
Scrubbed and refurbished IC units
Maintained and operated chip programmer
Validated processes and operations for compliance with quality policy
Repaired, rewired and operated pick and place machine
Wrote operation guides WI's and SOP's for new processes