Jorge Rivera
Orlando,FL
Summary
Specializing in, Industrial Manufacturing Technology, with a focus on Quality Control and Assurance. Leverage 10+ years of success in prioritization of task, effective communication, and continuous improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Quality Specialist
Aerojet Rocketdyne
2020.03 - 2024.02
- Implement and maintain Quality Control Systems and Records
- Review non-conforming material and disposition
- Develop and conduct First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR's) on critical components
- Review and approve supplier quality assurance requirements (SQAR's)
- Lead Inspections on Incoming materials for conformance and certifications
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Lay out inspection of complex electromechanical assemblies and machined fabricated components
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Support NDT inspection per AWS specifications
- Maintain Calibration of Metrology hand tools and data records
- Review non-conformance material and disposition (MRB)
- Promote a safety culture by conducting Inspections and trainings
- Emergency response team member, and first responder
- Improved projects and on time delivery by 25%
Sr. Quality Control & Assurance Specialist
Mid-state Machine and Fabrication Inc.
2019.04 - 2020.03
- Developed and Implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) to provide feedback to management team
- Review contracts, and purchase orders for new projects and plans
- Prepare and maintain quality documentation of records and procedures
- Conduct safety inspections and provide feedback and training
- Inspect Incoming materials for conformance and certifications
- CMM program and inspection of complex assemblies and machined fabrication components
- Weld inspection according to AWS specifications
- Calibration of Metrology hand tools and data entry
- Review non-conformance material and disposition
- Develop First Article Reports and Inspections
Sr. Quality Control Technician
Wrico MFG
2011.02 - 2012.03
- First Piece, In-process and Final Inspection of all manufactured products
- CMM program and Inspection of complex sheet metal stampings and machine fabrication
- Develop First Article Inspection Reports
- Manage daily work assignments and process
- Maintain responsibilities to customers and provide technical support to manufacturing
Owner / Manager
J's Auto Body
2009.09 - 2011.02
- Assisted shop manager in all areas of operations including scheduling, inventory and negotiating claims and contracts
- Hire, train, and supervise technicians in mechanical craftsmanship, quality control and customer service
Quality Control Technologist
Jarvis MFG
2008.05 - 2009.09
- Test Incoming Raw Material for Certification Compliance Per B/P and P.Os
- First Piece Inspection, In-process and Final Inspections of parts and Assemblies
- Operate and Program CMM's to inspect manufacture parts based on engineering data
- Final inspection of manufactured products and documents prior to shipping or stocking
- Data Input and export into SPC programs for product conformance and company review
Quality Engineer
Nelco
2007.03 - 2008.05
- Examine Physical and Mechanical Properties of Material
- Certify compliance of finished material before shipping to customer
- Review Contracts and Purchase Orders
- Planned and directed activities concerned with development and maintenance of quality process
- Material Review Board Representative
Owner / Manager
J's Auto Body
2005.05 - 2007.03
- Assisted shop manager in all areas of operations including scheduling, inventory and negotiating claims and contracts
- Hire, train, and supervise technicians in mechanical craftsmanship, quality control and customer service
Quality Engineering Technician
Spartan Technologies
2002.03 - 2005.05
- Inspect Incoming materials for conformance and certifications
- Lay out inspection of complex sheet metal stampings and machine fabrication
- Weld inspection according to AWS specifications
- Calibration of Metrology hand tools and data entry
- Review and Monitor Suppliers Performance
- Develop First Article Reports and Inspections
Quality Engineer
Birken MFG
2001.02 - 2002.06
- CMM operator and Layout Inspection of Complex components
- Develop First Article Reports (FAIR)
- Chief Inspector and MRB Representative
- Review Contracts and Purchase Orders
- NDT Inspections
Quality Assurance Tech
GKN Westland Aerospace (DOW UT)
1998.03 - 2001.02
- MRB Representative Disposition of NMR's
- Final inspection presented to Source representative
- Create Daily- Monthly reports using access, excel, and powerpoint presentations
- Leader of Safety Team
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Connecticut2024-12
Skills
- Contract review, for planning, cost and turnaround time
- Create/Evaluate First Article Report
- ISO 9001 Process Requirements
- MRB Representative Non Conformance and Corrective Action
- Root Cause Analysis and Preventive action
- Mechanical Drawings and GD&T
- Experience with AWS D11 Structural steel
- Experience with AWS D171 Fusion Welding, Aerospace
- Carl Zeiss Calypso CMM Software program and operate
- Design, Draft and CAD
- Process planning, In-process to product delivery
- Organize with good Communication Skills (Verbal/ Written)
- Advance Computer Skills and Data Entry (Word, Excel, Access) and SPC
- Knowledge of ASTM and Material Certifications
- Quality Auditing and Safety
- Self-Starter and Team Player
Accomplishments
- Increased Company's revenues by Twenty Five Percent (25 %) in on time deliveries of Quality manufactured products.
- Accomplished to build a strong team of Quality Awareness by Re-Introducing Quality Principles.
- Accomplished to maintain good customer relationship gaining future business.
- Accomplished to create a system that allows company to view process and expectations.
Personal Information
- Total Experience: Leverage 10+ years of success as a quality assurance representative, with a strong background.
- Title: Quality Assurance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Quality Specialist
Aerojet Rocketdyne
2020.03 - 2024.02
Sr. Quality Control & Assurance Specialist
Mid-state Machine and Fabrication Inc.
2019.04 - 2020.03
Sr. Quality Control Technician
Wrico MFG
2011.02 - 2012.03
Owner / Manager
J's Auto Body
2009.09 - 2011.02
Quality Control Technologist
Jarvis MFG
2008.05 - 2009.09
Quality Engineer
Nelco
2007.03 - 2008.05
Owner / Manager
J's Auto Body
2005.05 - 2007.03
Quality Engineering Technician
Spartan Technologies
2002.03 - 2005.05
Quality Engineer
Birken MFG
2001.02 - 2002.06
Quality Assurance Tech
GKN Westland Aerospace (DOW UT)
1998.03 - 2001.02
Some College (No Degree) -
Naugatuck Valley Community College