FERNANDO FLORES
Tesla
Cupertino,CA
2
Languages
11
years of professional experience
Quality assurance professional with proven track record in maintaining high standards and ensuring product excellence. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing requirements. Expertise in process optimization and quality control techniques, valued for reliability and results-oriented approach.
Work History
Quality Lead Technician
2 Years 9 Months- Performed root cause analysis of any discrepancies identified in the quality control process.
- Monitored and evaluated team performance to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Evaluated team performance to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Provided guidance, training, and mentorship to team members on best practices in quality assurance.
- Guided and mentored team members on best practices in quality assurance to enhance skill development.
- Tracked product trends over time and recommended changes based on findings.
- Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
- Maintained organized records of quality reports and conducted statistical reviews for accuracy.
- Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians, and other staff.
- Conducted audits of products and services to verify compliance with established standards and mitigate risks.
Quality Technician
1 Year 7 Months- Performed self-test diagnostics in-line from dead cars, missed connections, or faulty parts installed in vehicles. By doing so, it helped with minimizing downtime on the production line, and helped keep EOL downtime due to repairs.
- Supported departments with technical expertise on product quality issues to enhance overall quality assurance.
- Monitored production processes to identify quality issues and recommended corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensured that all materials meet required specifications before releasing them for use in production.
- Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding product quality issues.
- Tracked daily performance of production team to identify and resolve issues impacting product quality.
- Performed self-test diagnostics in-line from dead cars, missed connections, or faulty parts installed in vehicles. By doing so, it helped with minimizing downtime on the production line, and helped to keep EOL downtime due to repairs.
Manufacturing Technician
7 Months- Collaborated with team members to consistently meet and exceed daily production goals.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.
- Assisted in training other technicians on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to swiftly resolve production issues, minimizing downtime.
- Assisted with paint repairs, inline or off line, on vehicles with light to moderate damage.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality assurance teams to successfully implement process improvements, enhancing overall product quality.
Quality Engineering Technician
3 Months- Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products
- Recommended modifications to quality and production standards, enhancing overall product quality
- Inspect vehicle entering direct delivery for any paint defects that need to be repaired accordingly
- Verify any defect and assure it meets the correct specifications with proper measurement card on defects to be able to ship out to customer
- Repair light to moderate paint defects but if out of specifications and heavily damaged, must be sent out to paint hospital for further extensive repairs
- Audit I-line and INS lines to find root of cause on repetitive defects, see how and why it's happening and find a solution to this problem
- Performed tasks on I-line to improve vehicle quality sanding and polishing defects spotted on vehicles
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance with quality standards would make sure workers are sanding and polishing correctly
- Also making sure they are up to date with paint defects specifications.
Production Associate
2 Years 2 Months- Rotated through assembly line, executing diverse functions to support production flow
- Assembled components according to specification sheets to ensure accuracy
- Ensured product assembled met quality standards
- Rejected products outside of specifications to uphold quality standards.
Lot Porter
3 Years 4 Months- Washed, vacuumed, and removed stickers from vehicles to enhance presentation
- Cleaned and maintained new and pre-owned car inventory to ensure readiness for sale
- Processed vehicle exchanges, upgrades, and rentals
- Conducted pre-inspection of new vehicle arrivals to ensure quality standards
- Fix any blemishes or defects on vehicle exterior/interior prior to customer delivery
- Maintained cleanliness of lot and building to create a welcoming environment
- Distributed car keys to employees and customers
- Filled vehicles with fuel to maintain gasoline levels
- Moved and relocated vehicles for smooth traffic flow throughout facility.
Education
High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Skills
Inspect vehicle
Internal Audits
Microsoft excel
Data entry
Microsoft powerpoint
Quality inspections
Statistical analysis
Skillful
Quality assurance
Quality control
Data analysis
Process audits
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Lead Technician
Tesla
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Quality Technician
Tesla
07.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Manufacturing Technician
Tesla
12.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Quality Engineering Technician
Tesla
08.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Production Associate
Tesla
06.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Lot Porter
Manteca Ford
02.2016 - 06.2019Read More
Las Positas Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Business Management
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East Union High School
High School Diploma
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