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Elaine S. King

Melbourne

Summary

Results-driven Quality Control Specialist with a strong background at General Dynamics-OTS, focused on calibration verification and non-conformance reporting. Successfully reduced operational costs by 50% through strategic process improvements and effective cross-functional collaboration. Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills ensure compliance with ISO standards and rigorous quality control protocols.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Inspector & Quality Assurance

Anderson Connectivity
Melbourne
12.2023 - 03.2025
  • Wiring and harness Inspections
  • First Articles/Bubble Charts
  • PCB board Inspections, FAI's, Conformal coating, staking
  • Chassis Inspections in process and Final Inspections
  • Perform mechanical/electrical hardware inspection
  • Access drawing and inspections to work instructions and recorded any non-conformances
  • Initiates non-conformance report calling out defects including photographing discrepancies
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems related to product design or manufacturing processes.
  • Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
  • Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
  • Generated reports summarizing inspection results, defect trends, and other statistical data.
  • Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
  • Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
  • Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
  • Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
  • Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
  • Selected samples for use as test models.
  • Developed corrective action plans based on findings from investigations and audits.
  • Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
  • Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
  • Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
  • Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
  • Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
  • Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
  • Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
  • Analyzed data from process control systems to identify trends in product quality.
  • Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
  • Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
  • Assisted engineering department with design verification tests as needed.
  • Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
  • Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators
  • Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Evaluated suppliers' performance against established criteria for quality assurance purposes.
  • Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
  • Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
  • Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
  • Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.

Quality Control

L3 Harris
Malabar
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Malabar, FL
  • Malabar, FL
  • Assisted in the development of new processes or procedures related to quality assurance activities.
  • Reported any nonconforming parts to Quality Manager or Production Supervisor.
  • Conducted routine visual inspections of work to uncover issues with compliance and tolerances.
  • Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects.
  • Tracked findings and updated computer tracking system with documented assessments.
  • Investigated complaints regarding product quality and recommended changes in process or design to prevent recurrence.
  • Inspected finished works for quality control purposes.
  • Inspected printed materials for quality control purposes.
  • Monitored quality control standards throughout production runs.
  • Inspect printed materials for quality control purposes.
  • Performed quality control checks on all dismantled components.
  • Adhered strictly to quality control guidelines throughout production.
  • Monitored quality control standards for all electronics projects.
  • Read, interpreted and applied quality control manuals.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding quality control measures.
  • Performed quality control inspections on finished assemblies.
  • Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect production problems.
  • Inspected parts for accuracy and quality control.
  • Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality control.
  • Monitored quality control on all digitized content.
  • Follow quality control guidelines during fabrication processes.
  • Performed quality control checks on processed documents.

Senior Quality Specialist

General Dynamics-OTS
Santa Rosa
05.2011 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Healdsburg, CA.
  • Configure management, built and inspected source books, floor-in-process inspections, and source inspections.
  • Drafted configuration product reports and reviewed non-conformances, certifications, and customer corrective action reports, including FAIs and bubble charts.
  • Drafted and implemented final source procedure
  • Reduced costs 50% by implementing As-Built Configuration reports
  • Maintained A grade rating with Department of Defense customer for configuration deliveries
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • Investigated or reported questionable test results.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data and recommending process enhancements.
  • Conducted routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials or stability samples.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop quality assurance plans that meet customer requirements.
  • Completed data capture forms, equipment logbooks or inventory forms to support testing procedures.
  • Provided technical support to manufacturing operations regarding process capability and optimization strategies.
  • Collaborated with the product development team to establish quality criteria for new products.
  • Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
  • Investigated customer complaints regarding product defects or malfunctions.
  • Participated in risk assessment activities during product development stages.
  • Performed visual inspections of finished products.
  • Reviewed and approved quality-related documents, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Investigated non-conformance events and developed solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Monitored production processes for adherence to specifications using visual inspection methods.
  • Maintained accurate records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.
  • Managed customer complaints, coordinating investigations, and ensuring effective resolutions.
  • Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
  • Interpreted test results, compared to specifications and control limits and recommended data for release.
  • Trained employees in proper equipment use and product testing procedures.
  • Analyzed issues and recommended corrective actions to improve final results.
  • Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols.
  • Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with established quality standards.

Purchasing/Procurement/Quality Control Inspector

Symmetricom Inc/Truetime Inc.
Santa Rosa
01.2000 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: Santa Rosa, CA
  • Purchased inventory including Components and Consumables, Supply Chain & Logistics, developed Inventory Control Procedures, consulted with external clients on product specifications on timelines and deliveries
  • Resolved invoice discrepancies with vendors
  • Ensured integrity of inventory control database
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
  • Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
  • Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
  • Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
  • Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
  • Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
  • Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
  • Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
  • Ensured that all products met customer requirements prior to shipment.
  • Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
  • Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
  • Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.

Education

Missoula Vocational Technical School
Missoula, MT

Skills

  • Agile
  • Calibration verification
  • PCB board inspection
  • First article inspection
  • Internal audits
  • Drawing interpretation
  • Non-conformance reporting
  • Visual inspection
  • Defect analysis
  • Employee training
  • Corrective action planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Dimensional inspection
  • Fabrication inspection
  • Six sigma principles
  • Mastery of quality processes
  • Schematics
  • Safety protocols
  • Sampling methods
  • ISO standards
  • Quality control
  • Adobe DC Editor
  • MES
  • JD Edwards
  • I-Collab
  • Tip-QA
  • PDM
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft Office
  • IFS
  • Acrobat Pro DC Editor
  • Watermarking
  • Product inspection
  • Test equipment operation
  • Audit coordination
  • Training and mentorship
  • Blueprint reading
  • Employee supervision
  • Kaizen and kanban
  • Word processing

Certification

  • IPC 610 and IPC-A620 Certification
  • TL9001-2008 Certification
  • ISO/TL9000 External Auditor Certification
  • AS9102 Aerospace First Article Standard Certified
  • Explosive Handling Training
  • OPSEC Security Certified
  • Record Retention Certified
  • Export Control Awareness (CEI003CD)
  • IPC J-STD-001 Certified
  • IPC 620 IS: IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified
  • ERT Emergency Response Team

Career Experience

  • Anderson Connectivity, Malabar, FL, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, Quality Control, Purchasing/Procurement, Shipping and Receiving, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Customer Relations, Calibration, MFG Test Verification, Team Leadership, Administration, MRP Systems, Configure Management, Perform wiring and harness Inspections including connector placement, First Articles, Bubble Charts, Audits, PCB board Inspections, FAI's, Conformal coating, staking, Drawing and Schematics pertaining to wiring harnesses and chassis., Internal Audits., Chassis Inspections in process and Final Inspections., Perform mechanical/electrical hardware inspection., Access drawing and inspections to work instructions and recorded any non-conformances., Initiates non-conformance report calling out defects including photographing discrepancies.
  • General Dynamics-OTS, Healdsburg, CA, 01/01/11, 12/31/21, Senior Quality Specialist, Configure Management, built and inspected source books, floor in process inspections, and source inspections., Drafted configuration product reports and reviewed non-conformances, certifications, and customer corrective action reports, including FAI's and bubble charts., Drafted and implemented final source procedure., Reduced costs 50% by implementing As-Built Configuration reports., Maintained A grade rating with Department of Defense customer for configuration deliveries.
  • Symmetricom Inc/Truetime Inc., Santa Rosa, CA, 01/01/00, 12/31/11, Purchasing/Procurement, Purchased inventory including Components and Consumables, Supply Chain & Logistics, developed Inventory Control Procedures, consulted with external clients on product specifications on timelines and deliveries., Resolved invoice discrepancies with vendors., Ensured integrity of inventory control database.
  • Sonoma County Mental Health Department, Santa Rosa, CA, Medical Records Clerk II
  • Evden Enterprises, Ukiah, CA, Shipping Supervisor
  • Industrial Supply, Missoula, MT, Administrative Assistant

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector & Quality Assurance

Anderson Connectivity
12.2023 - 03.2025

Quality Control

L3 Harris
01.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Quality Specialist

General Dynamics-OTS
05.2011 - 12.2021

Purchasing/Procurement/Quality Control Inspector

Symmetricom Inc/Truetime Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2011

Missoula Vocational Technical School

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