Kendrick Love
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
An experienced Quality professional Organized Quality Assurance professional with high-level expertise in electro-mechanical manufacturing and strong competency in corrective action planning. Addresses root cause of quality variances and implements actionable plans to mitigate errors. Superior reporting capability and commitment to quality demonstrated across 20 years of industry experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager/Engineer
Crane Currency
Alpharetta, GA
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for heading up the creation and implementation of the Quality department
- Oversee all operations of quality beginning with product receipt through product quality at the customer
- Established incoming and outgoing COA (certificate of analysis program)
- Developed QMS system to ISO 9001:2015
- Developed Internal team to perform monthly audits
- Ensure activities are integrated between production processes and IATF documentation
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
Quality Supervisor
I.P.A
Duluth, GA
10.2009 - 05.2023
- Developed Customer, internal and supplier Quality metrics
- Created effective quality control plans and inspections to manage compliance to the companies mission vision and value, by monitoring performance and producing timely reports using various TQMS & QMS applications., along with excel and power point to organize and analyze data
- Managed and supervised the quality department setting and tracking goals to drive action plans action plans for continuous improvement
- Reduced customer and supplier defects by 50% implementing CAPA's working with external suppliers and multiple teams within the organization for safe long-tm solutions
- Delivered sound quality input and guidance to department staff, as well as managers, production team members and senior business decision-makers
- Designed and implemented inspection and testing criteria or procedures
- Conducted quality control tests and evaluated the results to educate production managers and staff on the line's strengths and weaknesses
Test Engineer
Intelligent Switchgear Organization
Alpharetta, GA
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Tested Switchgear boxes that functioned as back up power supply systems for hospitals
- Analyzed and downloaded the proper software for PLC programming
- Verified all hardware and wiring to ensure correct operational efficiency
- Performed troubleshooting assessments to products to component level
- Performed ATP provided by engineering team and accurately recorded data to provide feedback necessary to the ensure product quality for engineers and customers
- Final inspect and QA on bus systems and Backup generators a breakers
- Also inspect and verify Final test documents before shipping
- Investigated problems found during development and created cost-effective solutions
Test Engineer
Eaton Aerospace
Grand Rapids, MI
08.1997 - 06.2008
- Tested aircraft actuators and sub assembly units that traditionally run on a 3 phase 400hz system
- Analyzed and performed troubleshooting assessments at component and mechanical levels to maintain customer satisfaction
- Used various diagnostic and test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, DMMs, frequency generators, and angular dividers
- Worked closely with the design engineering department on developing new prototypes for future business in the aircraft industry
- Managed mechanical preparation and instrumentation, test execution and data collection for engineering efforts
- Investigated problems found during development and created cost-effective solutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and computer engineering
Tampa Tech Institute
Tampa, FL06.1997
Associates - Electronics and Computer Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Wyoming, MI05.1993
Skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Leadership &:Management
- Creation and Managment FMEA and Control plans
- Problem solving
- Six Sigma & Lean methodologies
- Electro Mechanical Systems
- Data Analysis
- Lead ISO-9001-2015 Auditor
- Teamwork
- Task prioritization
- Microsoft
- Kaizen Facilitation(Problem Solving)
Hobbies and Interests
- Community Activities
- Youth Leader at Renaissance Church
- Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
Certification
ISO 9001-2015 Lead Auditor
Timeline
Quality Manager/Engineer
Crane Currency
05.2023 - Current
Quality Supervisor
I.P.A
10.2009 - 05.2023
Test Engineer
Intelligent Switchgear Organization
10.2008 - 10.2009
Test Engineer
Eaton Aerospace
08.1997 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and computer engineering
Tampa Tech Institute
Associates - Electronics and Computer Engineering
National Institute of Technology