Clifford McDonald
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Alvin,TX
Summary
Quality Assurance Manager proficient in all QA operations, policies and procedures. Experience hiring and developing individual team members. Committed to thoroughly assessing product quality and manufacturing processes to achieve excellent results and customer satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Performance Contractors
Rosharon , Texas
2023.07 - 2024.08
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Conducted regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement efforts.
Welding and Machine Shop Instructor
Alvin Independent School District
Alvin , TX
8 2018 - 2023.06
- Taught Introduction to Welding, NCCER Core, OSHA 10, and Manual Machining on Lathes and Milling Machines.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Improved learning outcomes by tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Q.A./Q.C. Manager - Galveston Facility
Gulf Copper Dry Dock and Rig Repair
Galveston , TX
2008.08 - 2018.08
- Responsible for day to day operations of companywide NDT
- Responsible for Planning, Scheduling, Organization, Budgeting, and Profitability of NDT Projects
- Responsible for all internal and external ISO auditing for QMS
- Responsible for material review prior to procurement and issuance to Production
- Oversee all in house Q.C Inspections including: Visual, Leak Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Hydro Testing
- Organize and mobilize all 3rd Party NDE Inspections (Radiography and Ultrasonic) in accordance with Production requirements
- Review Production Work Scopes with regard to regulatory, NDE, and customer hold points
- Review of Codes and Specifications pertaining to Production work and the organization and writing of Inspection Test Plans per job requirements
- Review of all welding in yard and issuance of welding procedures
- Oversee Training Center and Welder Testing
- Organization of all final documentation submitted to client and class societies
- Very proficient with ASME, AWS D1.1, and Marine Class Society Code Requirements and Interpretation.
NDT Field Technician/Supervisor
National Marine Services
1999.04 - 2008.08
- Perform/Supervise Special Hull Surveys on all types of marine vessels
- Perform weld inspections on critical areas of marine vessels
- Perform Corrosion Surveys on marine vessels
- Extensive knowledge of Class Society Regulations
US Marine - Communicator
United States Marine Corps
El Toro MCAS , CA
1994.08 - 1998.08
Education
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
Alvin, TX 2024.05 - 1994.05
Skills
Visual Inspection
Documentation expertise
Testing Procedures
Documentation skills
Auditing Techniques
Technical knowledge
Specification Conformance
Quality Management Systems
Product Inspection
Technical Education
The Ocean Corporation, Houston, TX, 08/1998, 04/1999
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Certification
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Timeline
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
2024.05 - 1994.05
Quality Control Technician
Performance Contractors
2023.07 - 2024.08
Q.A./Q.C. Manager - Galveston Facility
Gulf Copper Dry Dock and Rig Repair
2008.08 - 2018.08
NDT Field Technician/Supervisor
National Marine Services
1999.04 - 2008.08
US Marine - Communicator
United States Marine Corps
1994.08 - 1998.08
Welding and Machine Shop Instructor
Alvin Independent School District
8 2018 - 2023.06
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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