Dusty Keener
Claypool,IN
Summary
Passionate Quality Engineer dedicated to building customer confidence through rigorous quality control processes. Adept at continuously improving communication between operations and quality teams to streamline processes and reduce internal rejections, scrap, and customer returns.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Avalign Cutting Instruments
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Executed quality systems processes in support of quality objectives.
- Utilized a data driven approach to define or improve quality systems, quality processes, and overall product quality.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Streamlined internal communication, fostering cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.
Quality Engineer
Tecomet
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Assisted in managing and coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections, first articles, and gage r&r 's.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Reduced production defects by designing and executing comprehensive quality control processes.
Quality Control Inspector
Tecomet
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing standardized inspection processes and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
Clean and Packaging
Tecomet
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing streamlined packaging processes and procedures.
- Supported a positive work atmosphere by promoting teamwork among colleagues and fostering an environment conducive to learning new skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Manufacturing Engineer
Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, IN07.2021
Skills
- Materials Review
- Process Mapping
- Non-Conforming Material Reports
- Documentation and Reporting
- Failure Investigation and Analysis
- Technical Writing
- PPAP Submissions
- Lean Manufacturing Tools
- Epicor, APQP, ETQ, Microsoft Office
Activities
- Volunteer at Warsaw Community Church.
- Volunteer for Ignite.
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Avalign Cutting Instruments
06.2022 - 01.2024
Quality Engineer
Tecomet
10.2020 - 06.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Tecomet
01.2013 - 10.2020
Clean and Packaging
Tecomet
08.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Manufacturing Engineer
Indiana Tech
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