FAUSTINO HERNANDEZ
Humble
Summary
Quality professional with 20+ years of experience in industrial automation and electrical manufacturing environments, specializing in quality assurance, process control, ISO-compliant quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven success leading quality teams, developing inspection processes, ensuring product compliance, and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations to resolve quality issues. Experienced in incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections, calibration management, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality documentation. Strong background in electrical products, ERP systems, quality metrics, and driving operational excellence through process improvements and standardized quality practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Quality Control Inspector
EMERSON INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Houston, TX
05.2005 - 01.2026
- Lead quality inspection activities supporting manufacturing operations for industrial automation and electrical products while ensuring compliance with engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain quality procedures, process controls, inspection plans, and ISO-compliant documentation to support consistent product quality and process standardization.
- Perform and oversee incoming, first article, in-process, and final inspections to verify product conformance to mechanical, electrical, visual, and performance specifications.
- Partner with engineering, production, and operations teams to identify quality issues, investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
- Monitor quality performance and maintain inspection records, quality documentation, and compliance reports in accordance with company and customer requirements.
- Lead calibration activities for measurement and test equipment, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness.
- Support new product introductions by reviewing quality requirements, inspection criteria, and documentation to ensure successful implementation into production.
- Conduct quality evaluations and audits of manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen quality system effectiveness.
- Train and mentor quality personnel on inspection procedures, quality standards, safety requirements, and best practices.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention, process consistency, workplace organization, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and quality standards while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Houston, TX11.2009
Skills
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- ISO 9001 Compliance
- Incoming, In-Process & Final Inspection
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
- Supplier & Manufacturing Quality
- Continuous Improvement (Lean & 5S)
- Quality Documentation & Record Control
- Calibration & Measurement Systems
- Blueprint, Schematic & Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Electrical Manufacturing & Testing
- Oracle ERP Systems
- Team Leadership & Training
- Quality Metrics & KPI Reporting
- Process Auditing & Compliance
Timeline
Lead Quality Control Inspector
EMERSON INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
05.2005 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute