Everett Brown
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 6 years of high-level quality experience and more than a decade in warehouse and manufacturing settings. Expertise includes a wide range of warehouse procedures and equipment, with proficiency in power jacks, scanning devices (Motorola MC9190), CNC machines (DMG and Okuma), and various precision measuring tools. Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications facilitate effective communication and documentation. Recognized as an outstanding team player with leadership experience managing groups of up to 20, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician II
Align Precision
Huntingdon Valley, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Use precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical comparator, and video measurement systems.
- Apply GD&T principles, including geometric tolerances, absolute position, and tolerance stack-up.
- Analyze inspection data using basic statistical techniques to identify trends and support corrective actions.
- Maintain working knowledge of machining processes to communicate quality findings to the production floor.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to review documentation and job requirements.
- Prepare, update, and maintain company and customer inspection records with accuracy and compliance.
- Train operators and team members on inspection methods and quality tools.
- Communicate inspection results effectively with supervisors and cross-functional teams.
- Follow all safety, quality system, and company procedures; maintain clean, organized work areas and perform basic equipment maintenance.
Quality Inspector
Loparex
Malvern, PA
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Promotes safety by participating in safety engagement and following all safety guidelines and procedures.
- Attends initial and annual plant hazardous waste training.
- Quality Control Procedures.
- Responsible for performing testing on product samples by following work instructions and customer specifications, determines if product meets criteria.
- Records testing and measuring results by entering information into computer.
- Checks product and raw stock quality at machines by visual inspection.
- Use 5Y process to troubleshoot issues.
- Calibrate testing equipment as necessary.
- Prepares samples, records test data, certifies and sends to customers.
- Initiates internal rejections based on non-conformance.
- Additional Responsibilities.
- May move hazardous waste materials from one area of the facility to another.
- May serve as quality mentor.
- Regular and reliable attendance on-site.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Orbis Inc
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - 02.2024
- VSEA 0948-LP-045-7010, Rev 3, Volume 1, Material Control Standard.
- Assist the C/00Q LIPM Program Manager (PM) in developing Command Level I Quality Management Procedures and/or Critical Functional Procedures.
- Travel to the production contractor's facility in order to perform vendor audits to ensure that the vendor is compliant and eligible to procure Level I material IAW NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010.
- Knowledge of Quality Systems that meet MIL-I-45208/ISO 9001 standards.
- Effective communicator oral and written, also experience with Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Quality Inspector
Brentwood
Reading, PA
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Conduct inspections at First Article, set-up approvals, in-process, in-coming and complete the final inspection accordance with applicable Engineering criteria, documents, drawings, and workman standards.
- Inspection process metrics document and report inspection findings and results also monitor.
- Perform inspections using Precision Measurement equipment/devices.
- Perform functional testing of assemble units' actions to inspection findings.
- Perform product identification and traceability activities, as required assist Engineering and Operations in the investigation of non-conformities.
- Assist in training production staff in quality assurance techniques.
Quality Inspector
Trimmaster
Reading, PA
01.2020 - 11.2021
- To ensure all production is within the allowable tolerances and customers specifications.
- Write a detailed report checking items to the blueprint given.
- Accurately identify defects equipment and products.
- Perform first piece quality check to insure consistent production.
- Responsible for all measuring tools and equipment.
- Ensured that all incoming materials meet acceptable quality criteria prior to entering inventory systems.
- Investigated reports of defective parts or assemblies.
Machine Operator I/II
Can Corporation of America
Reading, PA
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Adjusts machine accordingly based on material and finished product requirements.
- Feeds material into machine.
- Observes machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction.
- Assures product quality by adjusting machines as needed.
CNC Operator
Gwynedd Manufacturing
North Wales, PA
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Effectively and efficiently load and unload multiple machines as needed.
- Deburr all parts as they come off the machine, check parts for visual defects and anomalies.
- Perform dimensional checks using gauges and measuring equipment.
- Perform general tool changes and machine maintenance as needed.
- Read and understand prints and drawings.
- Verified conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges or micrometers.
- Adjusted controls to regulate speed, feed rate, depth of cut, temperature and coolant flow rates when necessary.
Shipping and Receiving
Southwark Metal Mfg. Co.
Philadelphia, PA
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Used pallets to load and unload shipments from the truck into the warehouse.
- Packed, sealed, labeled, or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
- Operated hand truck to transport, convey and hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans, and objectives.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Shipping & Receiving
Goldberg Army & Navy
Philadelphia, PA
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Maintained all functions and paperwork relating to shipping & receiving.
- Maximized sales potential through effective and proper procedures for receiving all products entering the store including verifying actual product against packing slips, confirming product integrity, and checking product quality as needed.
- Received Packages daily from Ups, Fed Ex and DSL.
- Initialed, coded, and logged invoices, and distributed to appropriate departments.
- Maintained cleanliness of receiving area including loading dock and trash areas.
Education
Aviation Technical Certification and Diploma -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Philadelphia, PATrack and Football Scholarships
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Dobbins Technical High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Quality control inspection
- Data interpretation
- Performance evaluation
- Problem-solving expertise
- Documentation expertise
- Thorough in analysis
- Quality inspection
- Collaborative teamwork
- Document and file organization
- Management consulting
- Quality assurance implementation
- Safety compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Strategic decision-making
- Critical analysis
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance in materials
- Effective relationship management
- Customer Service
- Warehouse Operations
- Performance Testing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Materials Analysis
- Quality control for incoming materials
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Attentive and Observant
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Quality Issue Identification
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Equipment Calibration
- In-process inspection
- Testing procedures
- Quality training
- Visual inspection
- Final inspection
- Corrective actions
- Reporting skills
- Dimensional inspection
- Quality metrics
- Supplier quality
- Non-destructive testing
- Calibration procedures
- Precision measurement tools
- Quality management systems
- Detailed inspection procedures
- First-article inspection
- Sampling protocols
- Measurement techniques
- Internal audits
- External audits
- Destructive testing
- Materials inspections
- Technical troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Precision measurement tools
- Experience with ISO regulations
- Product inspection
- Reporting
- Material testing
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Technician II
Align Precision
01.2025 - Current
Quality Inspector
Loparex
02.2024 - 01.2025
Quality Assurance Specialist
Orbis Inc
06.2023 - 02.2024
Quality Inspector
Brentwood
11.2021 - 04.2023
Quality Inspector
Trimmaster
01.2020 - 11.2021
Machine Operator I/II
Can Corporation of America
12.2019 - 12.2020
CNC Operator
Gwynedd Manufacturing
03.2017 - 03.2019
Shipping and Receiving
Southwark Metal Mfg. Co.
02.2016 - 03.2017
Shipping & Receiving
Goldberg Army & Navy
07.2013 - 02.2016
Track and Football Scholarships
Shippensburg University
High School Diploma - undefined
Dobbins Technical High School
Aviation Technical Certification and Diploma -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance