James Colman
Supplier Quality Technician
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Self-disciplined with solid planning and organization skills to coordinate several projects from inception through completion. Pro-active and detail oriented with broad knowledge in all basic aspects of manufacturing processes. Specializes in PPAP review and documentation along with the 8D corrective action process.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supplier Quality Technician
FEMA Corporation
Portage, MI
01.2020 - Current
- Managed APQP launch and PPAP documentation with utilization of AIAG methods for PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSAs throughout the process
- Work closely with 100+ assigned suppliers on non-conformance issues and supplier corrective action plans, along with verification of effectiveness
- Perform quality system and process verification audits of FEMA suppliers
- Collect, analyze, and report data on supplier product and quality metrics
- Engage with different parts of the organizatoin to resolve issues
Component Manufacturing Operator
FEMA Corporation
Portage, MI
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Adhere to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries
- Maintain tight tolerances by performing accurate measurements with calibrated devices, inputting and confirming X,Y,Z machine offsets
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment using PM tracking database
- Identify product non-conformances using Control Plans and blueprint specifications
Assembly & Test Operator
FEMA Corporation
Portage, MI
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked on assembly teams in a temperature-controlled environment supporting the manufacture of high quality parts
- Responsible for production boards, documenting downtime, following control plans/ATPs
- Trained new team members by showing them how to safely operate multiple fixtures and robot cells
Education
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2014 - Current
Skills
2D/3D CAD SoftwareData Collection and AnalysisMinitab Statistical SoftwareTroubleshooting SkillsMaterial InspectionBlueprint InterpretationProduction TrainingOrganization
Equipment calibration
Timeline
Supplier Quality Technician
FEMA Corporation
01.2020 - Current
Component Manufacturing Operator
FEMA Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2020
Assembly & Test Operator
FEMA Corporation
01.2017 - 02.2018
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Western Michigan University
08.2014 - Current