David King
Erie,PA
Summary
Industrious Chief Engineer with skillsets and proven track record of team leadership, project management and customer relations. Excellent communication skills focusing on training, motivating and cultivating skills of engineering department.
Experienced professional proficient in gathering, reviewing and reporting on inspection information. Successful at completing both visual and physical inspections to evaluate compliance. Ready to apply several years of experience and take on new long-term position.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Courtyard Erie Bayfront Hotel
Erie, Pennsylvania
02.2016 - 02.2023
- Oversaw activities of contractors working within building and on job sites.
- Improved cost-efficiency and output of diverse facility equipment through corrective maintenance, repair and calibration.
- Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Oversaw departmental budget
- Assisted in development of corporate plans and managed infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications.
- Directed team of [Number] engineering staff managing [Area].
- Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Conducted analyses addressing failure, reliability or yield improvement.
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Designed engineering experiments.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Generated engineering documentation and oversaw up to [Number] design projects each year.
Chief Engineer
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Erie, Pennsylvania
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Improved cost-efficiency and output of diverse facility equipment through corrective maintenance, repair and calibration.
- Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety
- oversaw department and payroll .
- Directed team of [Number] engineering staff managing [Area].
- Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.
- Assisted in development of corporate plans and managed infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications.
- Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes.
- Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
- Oversaw initiatives devoted to improving [Function], [Function] and [Function].
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Conducted analyses addressing failure, reliability or yield improvement.
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Designed engineering experiments.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
- Generated engineering documentation and oversaw up to [Number] design projects each year.
- Fulfilled [Type] orders by planning, budgeting and coordinating projects.
Quality Engineer
Rehrig Pacific
Erie, Pennsylvania
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis for detected faults and developed corrective actions.
- Maintained ISO documents within manufacturing facilities to comply with applicable regulations.
- Drafted process documentation to standardize operating procedures and techniques.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of company standards and protocols during inspections.
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Built lasting rapport with clients and vendors to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed inter-disciplinary cross-training programs to expand competencies among employees and reduce knowledge gaps.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
- Generated engineering documentation and oversaw up to [Number] design projects each year.
- Fulfilled [Type] orders by planning, budgeting and coordinating projects.
Quality Control Inspector
Cap plugs
Erie, Pennsylvania
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items and performed final tests.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
- Checked software programs for usability, functionality and design issues.
- Administered competency tests to determine engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
Sales Associate
Advance Auto Parts Erie Pa.
Erie, PA
12.2009 - 04.2010
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Quality Engineer
The Plastek Group
Erie, Pennsylvania
06.1999 - 06.2009
- Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis for detected faults and developed corrective actions.
- Maintained ISO documents within manufacturing facilities to comply with applicable regulations.
- Drafted process documentation to standardize operating procedures and techniques.
Deli Clerk
Wegmans Supermarket
Erie, Pennsylvania
03.2005 - 06.2006
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
Deli Clerk
Wegmans Supermarket
Erie, Pennsylvania
10.1999 - 10.2002
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
Quality Supervisor
The Plastek Group
Erie, Pennsylvania
06.1995 - 06.1999
- Audited production floor and monitored metrics, verified adherence to standard work instructions and corrected deficiencies.
- Initiated and implemented standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
- Scheduled in-process inspectors
- maintained personal and attendance records for in-process inspectors.
Quality Manager
The Plastek Group
Erie, Pennsylvania
01.1993 - 06.1995
- Trained and developed employees in effort to contribute to overall professional growth.
- Reviewed standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals to refine production processes or update for conformity to new regulations or policies.
- Managed team of technicians and inspectors to ensure adherence to product requirements.
- Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
- Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other staff.
Quality and Production Supervisor
The Plastek Group
Erie, Pennsylvania
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Managed testing cycles, test plan creation, development of scripts and coordination of user acceptance testing.
- Enforced adherence to quality assurance procedures by reviewing subordinate's testing reports and following up on deviations.
- Determined training needs of staff and organized training interventions to achieve quality standards.
- Inspected, removed and replaced malfunctioning equipment and tools to minimize workflow disruptions.
2nd Shift Lead Inspector
The Plastek Group
Erie, CO
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
In-Process Inspector
The Plastek Group
Erie, Pennsylvania
06.1984 - 01.1986
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Quality Inspector
Ajax/Ceco/Erie Press Systems
Erie, Pennsylvania
05.2023 - present
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, Thread gages, custom gages. and Faro Measurement arm.
Education
High School Diploma -
Technical Memorial High School
Erie, PA06.1979
Skills
- Facility Operations
- Maintenance Procedures
- Problem Resolution
- Team Direction
- Computer Skills
- Cost Estimates
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Ajax/Ceco/Erie Press Systems
05.2023 - present
Chief Engineer
Courtyard Erie Bayfront Hotel
02.2016 - 02.2023
Chief Engineer
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
09.2014 - 02.2016
Quality Engineer
Rehrig Pacific
05.2012 - 09.2014
Quality Control Inspector
Cap plugs
05.2010 - 05.2012
Sales Associate
Advance Auto Parts Erie Pa.
12.2009 - 04.2010
Deli Clerk
Wegmans Supermarket
03.2005 - 06.2006
Deli Clerk
Wegmans Supermarket
10.1999 - 10.2002
Quality Engineer
The Plastek Group
06.1999 - 06.2009
Quality Supervisor
The Plastek Group
06.1995 - 06.1999
Quality Manager
The Plastek Group
01.1993 - 06.1995
Quality and Production Supervisor
The Plastek Group
01.1991 - 01.1993
2nd Shift Lead Inspector
The Plastek Group
01.1986 - 01.1991
In-Process Inspector
The Plastek Group
06.1984 - 01.1986
High School Diploma -
Technical Memorial High School
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