Darrel Morey
Estill Springs,TN
Summary
A strategic, innovative, and analytical Quality Assurance (QA) leader with over 20 years of combined experience in providing organizational leadership, focusing on quality assurance and production safety– possessing expertise in investigation, team training and coaching, and deployment. Highly driven and customer-oriented professional with in-depth knowledge of testing and inspection standard procedures, technical management, and process redevelopment, capable of utilizing new tools and technologies to support the evaluation of raw materials and final products for release. A reliable professional with substantial knowledge in supporting projects from conception to completion. A seasoned leader known for meticulous work approach, excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of equipment maintenance and storage infrastructures, and business and team administration proficiency.
Leading Tullahoma defence projects in the QA side with First Articles Inspection testing ensuring excellence for the client.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification IPC A-620
Work History
QA 3 TECHNICIAN
Cubic Corporation
11.2022 - Current
- Streamlined assigned duties and responsibilities, performing diligently and maintaining the company’s QMS quality system.
- Led the process enhancement initiative by continuously learning and getting to know the new SAP electronics paper system.
- Showcased exemplary people management expertise by training all new staff on CUBIC’s testing and inspection procedures.
- Actively worked on many successful high-production lines inspecting, testing, and packing on my own and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated exceptional skills and expertise by testing and programming sub-assembled and final line assembled products to ensure the highest possible standard achievable.
- QA 2 TECHNICIAN (November 2019 – November 2022)
Q.A TECHNICIAN
Cubic Corporation
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Meticulously inspected raw materials and products to verify quality and dispose of defective items that did not meet requirements.
- Closely evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified the performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocols.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
MDS Cheese
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Thoroughly inspected the final products to assess compliance with production quality standards and established tolerances.
- Proactively supported and oversaw production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Investigated reports of defective, malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and systems to identify problems and resolutions.
- Contributed to creating and implementing technical requirements and specifications to establish a common foundation for application development.
MACHINE OPERATOR, QUALITY INSPECTOR, AND PACKER
Tepro
01.2011 - 01.2013
OWNER/ OPERATOR
DA Tiling and Construction
01.2002 - 01.2013
Education
National Certificate - building and civil engineering studies
B/TEC
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Tresham College
Northamptonshire /EnglandSkills
- Health & Safety Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Product Testing & Inspection
- Production Process Enhancement
- Investigation & Analysis
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Production Management & Support
- Training, Coaching, & Mentoring
- Systems Administration
- Documentation, Reporting, & Analysis
- Correction Action Recommendation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- First Aider Course – Red Cross
- Site Safety Training – Bedfordshire County Council
- Nuclear Density Gauge Use and Safety Training – Nichols Colton & Partners
- Traffic Management Course – Bedfordshire County Council
Timeline
QA 3 TECHNICIAN
Cubic Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Q.A TECHNICIAN
Cubic Corporation
11.2015 - 11.2019
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
MDS Cheese
03.2013 - 03.2015
MACHINE OPERATOR, QUALITY INSPECTOR, AND PACKER
Tepro
01.2011 - 01.2013
OWNER/ OPERATOR
DA Tiling and Construction
01.2002 - 01.2013
National Certificate - building and civil engineering studies
B/TEC
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Tresham College