Jeff Davis
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Driven quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Adept at performing quality inspections and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2022 - Current
- Quality Engineer for large multi national company, focusing on incoming supplier inspection, working along side engineering teams to ensure quality process improvements and collaborating with production managers to implement CAPA's for any non-conformance issues.
- Lead internal site auditor and currently training and studying to become a state certified RSO (Radiation Safety Officer).
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.
- Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Conducted detailed audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organization.
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring a seamless audit process with minimal findings or discrepancies noted.
- Optimized supplier performance through regular assessment and feedback, leading to increased product reliability and cost savings.
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
- Executed operational audits and assessed company operations, compliance and other associated risks.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
Quality Control Manager
Virtual Industries Inc.
10.2010 - 04.2021
- Quality Manager for mid-sized machine shop, focusing on incoming inspection, daily internal lot inspection and conducted all internal FAIR's.
- Worked along side upper management and owners to build and maintain ISO 9001 manuals and audits.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Improved customer satisfaction with thorough final product inspections and adherence to strict quality control guidelines.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and standardized testing protocols.
- Streamlined quality control processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established a system for tracking non-conformances, facilitating quick resolution and preventing future occurrences.
- Consistently maintained detailed records of all quality control activities for easy reference during audits or process evaluations.
- Initiated corrective actions when necessary, addressing product or process issues promptly to minimize impact on operations.
- Collected and analyzed multiple material samples to evaluate quality, providing feedback, and interpretation to production management or staff.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
Quality Field Technician
CTL Thompson, Inc.
03.1998 - 07.2001
- Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Minimized potential hazards through adherence to safety guidelines during all field assignments.
- Delivered high-quality work by diligently following standard operating procedures.
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
- Adhered to safety protocols by implementing routine tests and ensuring accurate and safe equipment handling.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals and schematics to understand systems design and operations.
- Followed prints for structural steel inspection and reinforced concrete.
- Tested fresh and cured concrete samples to ensure quality standards were being met in the field.
Education
No Degree - GD&T III
ACT
Denver, CO04.2015
GED -
Lewis Palmer High School
Monument, CO05.1997
Skills
- Control Plan Development
- Quality processes
- Non-conforming material reports
- Quality improvement plans
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Root cause identification
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Quality Documentation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Inspection methods
- Multitasking and Organization
- Corrective Action Planning
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2022 - Current
Quality Control Manager
Virtual Industries Inc.
10.2010 - 04.2021
Quality Field Technician
CTL Thompson, Inc.
03.1998 - 07.2001
No Degree - GD&T III
ACT
GED -
Lewis Palmer High School