Daniel Cope

As a QPCS Specialist, I support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and process control procedures to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements, particularly within the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain electronic quality and process control systems such as LIMS, QMS, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.
• Monitor and analyze production and quality data to identify trends, detect deviations, and propose corrective actions for continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality Assurance, and IT to align process controls with business goals and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure control plans, risk assessments, and change control records meet internal standards and semiconductor customer-specific Process Change Notification (PCN) requirements.
• Support internal/external audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions by ensuring data integrity and compliance with ISO standards and semiconductor industry regulations.
• Lead or contribute to investigations, root cause analyses (RCA), and the development of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for quality incidents or nonconformances.
• Provide training and guidance on system use, ensuring best practices in data entry, review, and reporting for quality systems.

Key Achievements:

• Reduced process variation by over 25% through the successful deployment of a real-time SPC system across multiple production lines.
• Led a cross-site rollout of a standardized management review process, introducing KPI-driven dashboards to enhance quality governance and support strategic decisions.
• Developed automated reporting dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud and Microsoft Power BI, improving visibility into quality metrics and accelerating response times across departments.

Led daily operations in an ISO 9001-compliant quality control laboratory, ensuring analytical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and on-time support for product release—specifically for electronic and semiconductor industry customers. Managed a team of technicians responsible for performing critical testing to meet strict cleanliness, traceability, and product quality standards unique to high-tech manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervised and trained QC technicians in analytical methods, contamination control, and semiconductor-specific testing protocols.
• Planned and delegated daily testing workloads to ensure timely turnaround in support of semiconductor customer production schedules and quality requirements.
• Ensured laboratory operations met internal SOPs and external standards, including ISO 9001, customer-specific guidelines, and cleanroom practices relevant to electronics manufacturing.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with QA, Production, and Engineering teams on root cause investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects related to semiconductor-grade product specifications.
• Managed calibration, preventive maintenance, and validation of lab equipment critical for testing ultra-high purity (UHP) gases and materials used in semiconductor fabrication.
• Maintained complete and compliant documentation to support internal and semiconductor customer audits, inspections, and technical reviews.

Key Achievements:

• Supported successful semiconductor customer audits with zero major findings by ensuring robust documentation and process adherence.
• Reduced average lab turnaround time by implementing visual management and lean scheduling tools aligned with semiconductor delivery requirements.
• Enhanced technician skill sets through cross-training in methods tailored to the unique needs of electronics and semiconductor materials testing.

Supported quality assurance and laboratory operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement — particularly for products and processes serving electronic and semiconductor industry customers.

Key Contributions:

• Assisted in the implementation and refinement of Quality Management Systems (QMS), contributing to measurable improvements in lab efficiency, test accuracy, and regulatory readiness.
• Ensured consistent compliance with ISO 9001, customer-specific standards, and semiconductor quality protocols through careful monitoring of test results, documentation, and procedural adherence.
• Participated in internal and external quality audits to support ongoing certification and customer satisfaction goals.
• Authored and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve consistency, traceability, and training across laboratory functions.
• Increased laboratory uptime and throughput by proactively maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting analytical instruments and test equipment.
• Diagnosed and communicated equipment malfunctions, working with vendors and internal maintenance teams to resolve issues and minimize downtime.

Prepared and maintained high-purity gas cylinders to meet the ultra-clean standards required by semiconductor and electronics manufacturing customers. Ensured compliance with DOT regulations, internal quality protocols, and contamination control procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritized tasks efficiently under tight deadlines, consistently maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and safety.
• Performed internal and external cylinder cleaning, valve removal/replacement, pressure testing (hydrostatic and pneumatic), and vacuum evacuation using specialized prep equipment.
• Worked in controlled environments to minimize particle contamination and preserve ultra-high purity (UHP) standards critical to semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Conducted routine maintenance and replaced worn components to ensure reliable cylinder performance and equipment longevity.
• Applied correct labels, barcodes, and documentation to maintain full DOT compliance and traceability throughout the prep and delivery cycle.
• Collaborated with production and quality teams to meet urgent delivery timelines and customer-specific requirements for critical gas supply.