Christian Rivera
Mundelein,IL
Summary
Quality Management professional with successful career delivering efficiency and standardization, and maintaining all ISO 9001 and Six Sigma Quality Systems. Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines, coordinate efforts of employees and facilitate communication between management and production departments. Apply creativity in improving manufacturing process to achieve higher productivity and quality of finished goods. Experience in reviewing and interpreting regulatory and programmatic guidance, implementation of corporate compliance, risk management and corrective action programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Standard Rubber Products Co. (SRP)
120 Seegers Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
04.2023 - Current
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Managed supplier relationships, enforcing strict standards for incoming materials and components to preserve product integrity and minimize rejections.
- Played a crucial role in refining company manufacturing practices by providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance matters.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify quality trends and areas for improvement.
Quality Assurance Group Leader
Astronics Test Systems
Waukegan, IL
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Rejected defective products and approved correct products.
- Led quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
Metrologist
Nemera
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Maintained and operated sophisticated meteorological equipment, scientific instruments, technology and software.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Quality issues.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Maintained accurate records of measurement data to support process validation efforts.
- Determined out-of-tolerance conditions for measurement and test equipment and calibration standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2016
GED - undefined
College Of Lake County
Grayslake, IL2011
Skills
- Calibration equipment
- Calibration specialist
- Quality testing
- Calibrating instruments
- Calibrating systems
- Equipment calibration
- Ability to interpret blueprints
- Proficiency at reading blueprints
- Reading blueprints and drawings
- Ability to analyze blueprints
- Blueprints
- Analytical problem solving
- Equipment installation
- Preventative maintenance
- Quality improvement leadership
- Project management
- Expert in measure link
- CMMS software expertise
- CAD software proficiency
- ISO standards
- First-article inspection
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Metrology principles
- Documentation management
- Quality control expertise
- Corrective action planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal audits
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Standard Rubber Products Co. (SRP)
04.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Group Leader
Astronics Test Systems
10.2022 - 10.2023
Metrologist
Nemera
08.2018 - 12.2022
GED - undefined
College Of Lake County
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
DePaul University