Jennifer Hoover
Quality Control Specialist
Elgin,SC
Summary
Perceptive Quality Coordinator with 13 years of experience reviewing and optimizing systems and processes. Observes and collaborates with main workforce to understand and streamline standard operating procedures. Innovative in increasing productivity and eliminating waste.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Control Specialist
Westinghouse Electric
Hopkins, SC
08.2020 - Current
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Trained and coached existing and new employees on multiple investigative case types and internal control processes.
- Halted production line in case of major non-compliance of specifications, standards or quality discovered during inspection process.
Quality Control Final Assembly Inspector
Westinghouse Electric
Hopkins, SC
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Quality Control Rod Inspector
Westinghouse Electric
Hopkins, SC
08.2013 - 10.2017
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
Quality Control Grid Inspector
Westinghouse Electric
Hopkins, SC
02.2008 - 08.2013
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Education
High School Diploma -
Lugoff Elgin High School
Lugoff SCNo Degree - AOT
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC 08.2021 - 08.2023
Skills
Materials inspection
Mechanical capabilities
Records organization and review
Adept at performing analysis
Technical capacity
Testing procedures
Technical troubleshooting
Timeline
No Degree - AOT
Midlands Technical College
08.2021 - 08.2023
Quality Control Specialist
Westinghouse Electric
08.2020 - Current
Quality Control Final Assembly Inspector
Westinghouse Electric
10.2017 - 08.2020
Quality Control Rod Inspector
Westinghouse Electric
08.2013 - 10.2017
Quality Control Grid Inspector
Westinghouse Electric
02.2008 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Lugoff Elgin High School