Kelly Lambert
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced Quality Auditor with well-honed analytical skills with regulatory compliance auditing experience for [Number] years. Solution-focused professional highly-regarded among peers and supervisors in [Type] industry. Skilled auditor who works diligently with all levels of peers, management and external authorities. Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Auditor adept at developing and maintaining strong [Industry] compliance programs. Hardworking and organized professional with in-depth understanding of evaluation processes and audit procedures. Pursuing new professional challenges with an expanding operation. Methodical Quality Assurance Auditor successful at standardizing compliance review and correction across all business areas. Efficient and accurate team player with demonstrated success in working in Aerospace / Military environments over 25-year career.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Quality Auditor / QMS Specialist
NAMMO Defense Systems
05.2022 - Current
- Gathered and reviewed current data to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols.
- Determined correct procedures for inspection and review to standardized audit processes.
- Audited activities of workers on production lines and shipping and receiving.
- Reviewed work instructions and production strategies to verify compliance with established standards.
- Compared quantity, quality and labeling of customer orders to check accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored departmental forms for compliance to submissions rules and guidelines.
- Participated in compliance inquiries and provided interpretation of data to guide investigators in creation of Corrective and Preventive Actions.
- Evaluated finished products and assigned grades based on factors such as color and texture.
- Helped maximize output quality by approving production tests and specifications in advance and communicating required changes to supervisors.
- Verified manufacturing team compliance with quality control processes to help minimize rework and keep costs low.
- Performed continuous random spot reviews of daily log pages, non-routine and work package contents for completeness, correct use of appropriate references and approved data.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
- Developed and implemented system to provide continuous evaluation of Quality performance.
- Delivered third-party audit services at client locations, keeping operations in compliance with regulatory requirements and ISO standards.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
CAD Enterprise
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
Quality Assurance Manager
Barnes Aerospace
07.2011 - 08.2020
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
Education
BBA - Communications, Business Management
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN06.1996
Skills
- ISO 9001
- Document Review
- Testing Procedures
- ISO Quality Standards
- Quality Standards Adherence
- Root Cause Analysis
- Document Quality
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Safety Requirements
- Corrective Action Planning
- Compliance Requirements
- Quality Assurance Requirements
- Audit Process Management
- Inspections and Reviews
- Supervising Technicians
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Test Data
- Quality Production
- Regulations Compliance
- Staff Management
- Quality Control Processes
- Operational Improvements
- Internal Control Systems
- Production Standards
- Visual Assessment
- Daily Production Reports
- Workflow Planning
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Customer Satisfaction
- Performance Improvement
- Quality Inspections
- Audit Design
- Continuous Improvements
Certification
- NDT Level 3 in Penetrant Testing, Radiography Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Visual Testing, and a Certified Welding Inspector, at Barnes Aerospace and CAD Enterprises
- 2 Black Belt Training Certifications
Timeline
Lead Quality Auditor / QMS Specialist
NAMMO Defense Systems
05.2022 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
CAD Enterprise
05.2019 - 05.2022
Quality Assurance Manager
Barnes Aerospace
07.2011 - 08.2020
BBA - Communications, Business Management
Indiana State University
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