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Jacob Maxwell

Newberg

Summary

Versatile Quality Control supervisor with experience in quality analysis, manufacturing, product testing, and metrology; known for successfully executing diverse projects and tasks to accomplish pending deadlines. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented performer with superior communication, planning, and decision-making skills.

Quality control specialist with solid experience in ensuring product compliance and operational efficiency. Known for strong team collaboration, leadership, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in quality assurance methodologies, process improvement, and problem-solving. Dependable and focused on driving consistent results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Supervisor

Ascentech Engineering
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Manage a dynamic team and set up training specific to each team member to build specific skill sets.
  • Manage QC metrics and throughput of QC lab by working with QE and Mfg Eng teams.
  • Process developer for Quality Assurance checkpoints and in-process product inspection strategies.
  • Focal point for communication between QC and the shop floor, QE team, and Mfg Eng team.
  • Lead weekly quality meeting to provide updates, process changes, team wins, and weekly priorities.
  • CMM Subject Matter Expert program review, program proof out, and program improvement.
  • Inspection Subject Matter Expert to provide inspection method, inspection confirmation, and proper techniques.

Quality Control Supervisor

Tosoh Quartz
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Manage daily performance of QC staff. Responsible to staff, lead, motivate, and train QC personnel to meet or exceed department and company goals and objectives.
  • Drove department continual improvement through initiatives such as lean manufacturing and the 5S program.
  • Led and assisted in Quality department projects as assigned by Management, and assisted Engineering and Manufacturing with projects, as appropriate.
  • Assisted the QE in technical reviews of new/revised product to ensure the correct metrology resource is selected, component/finished product critical dimensions/features are identified, and the correct inspection and serialization specifications are identified; resolved ambiguities regarding customer requirements with Engineering, Sales, or Mfg.

Internal Quality Auditor

Lam Research
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Led cross functional 8D team to determine root cause and implement corrective action to reduce component damage; resulted in 65% reduction in manufacturing caused non-conformances for this part.
  • Established robust process to investigate and rework scrap that has saved $285,503.79; provide weekly reports on scrap trends that enable continuous improvement for manufacturing process.
  • Triage nonconformance data to inform manufacturing of progress towards annual goals.
  • Partner with supplier quality, supplier engineers, and buyers to drive corrective actions for supplier caused non-conformances.
  • Versed in ISO 9001 compliance, document creation, and process ownership.

Manufacturing Technician

Lam Research
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Directed daily activities, assigned daily goals, and monitored productivity of one to five test technicians as a Lead technician in product testing.
  • Worked directly with a select team of high-volume manufacturing technicians to support R&D and New Product Implementation groups resulting in faster product transition.
  • Performed duties as a Production Test Tech to include functionality, diagnostics, troubleshooting, facilitating 3 phase power, and performing helium leak checks.
  • Assembled and tested semiconductor tools according to technical instructions and engineer specifications.
  • Performed quality inspections and corrected non-conformances to maintain compliance to company policies, procedures, and customer specification

Education

culinary arts, small business management

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
01.2010

Skills

  • Strategic team guidance
  • Root cause analysis expertise
  • Semiconductor manufacturing process
  • Precision measurement using CMM
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Analytical research skills
  • Comprehensive documentation skills
  • Adept at using precision measurement devices
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
  • GEMBA collaboration
  • Lean Six Sigma implementation skills
  • Prioritization and scheduling
  • Experienced with SAP applications
  • Experienced in Calypso CMM programming techniques
  • Customized training programs
  • Experience with ISO 9001 audits

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved manufacturing issues which led to significant annual savings.
  • Achieved scrap KPI metrics by completing team reviews with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved manufacturing caused defect which led to useable material that would otherwise have been scrapped and company expense.
  • Achieved processes improvements by completing root cause analysis with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Quality Control Supervisor

Ascentech Engineering
11.2023 - 12.2024

Quality Control Supervisor

Tosoh Quartz
05.2023 - 11.2023

Internal Quality Auditor

Lam Research
03.2021 - 05.2023

Manufacturing Technician

Lam Research
08.2017 - 03.2021

culinary arts, small business management

Truckee Meadows Community College

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