Don E. Carlson

Quality Assurance, Metric Reporting, Monitoring of Quality System

Implemented and improved error log system for quality incidents increasing error detection by 21% Wrote work instructions and Quality Procedures for update of beta Training Program Daily tracking of quality incidents and errors for monthly Metric reports for management visibility Created Quality Manual links for navigation to and from other check points in quality system Assisted with calibration logs for critical measurement devices following ISO 9001 guidelines Helped establish equipment maintenance program to dovetail with quality system procedures and goals Reviewed job traveler releases to verify engineered drawings and design comport with quality tolerances Knowledge of stainless microelectronics component tolerances and assembly practices Clean-room fabrication of piping and media equipment for process tools and cooling water delivery

Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in quality assurance and inspection. Successfully ensured product compliance with industry standards and identified critical defects early in production process. Proven ability to utilize keen attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

• Cadence Project Management Seminar
• SAFE awareness training
• Work-safe ergonomics Seminar
• 5S Lean Basics
• Introduction to ISO 9001

• Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Metrics
• Documentation of quality issues and daily tracking entries
• Co-wrote and updated Quality Manual improvements
• Trained others and documented Quality System reporting processes
• Coordinated intra-building quality conformity efforts
• Implemented customer input from audit reports into Quality System
• Wrote Quality Procedures and Work Instructions updates
• Customer Service, Scheduling & Estimating
• Responded to weekly customer open order reports
• Monitor production schedules and prioritize throughput
• Prepared estimates for job shop fabrication projects
• Follow quality procedures for documentation customer changes
• Follow thru on customer driven change orders
• Work order entry and processing of multiple fabrication projects
• Order Processing, Inventory Control & Materials Supply
• Purchase long lead components for fabrication of sub-assemblies
• Maintained and order specialty gas cylinders
• Receive and enter inbound orders and put-away stock
• Cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and stock requisitions
• Data entries for inventory movement in MRP system
• Monitor stockroom and issue materials for production jobs
• Fabrication, Test, and Inspection
• Manufacture, test, and documentation of job-shop assemblies
• Orbital welding and documentation including weld logs
• Route critical JIT incoming inspection items onto shop floor
• Perform dimensional checks and verify build tolerances

• Starrett surface plate and height gauge
• Mitutoyo calipers and depth gauges
• Micrometers and pin gauges
• Sartorius weigh/count scales