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Kenneth Giusto

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Focused Quality Inspector and Electrical Specialist with advanced electrical knowledge, design experience and mathematical skills.

Quality based Foundation in Inspecting and processing non-conforming materials using various quality analysis tools such as Root Cause Analysis, 5-Whys, 8D Corrective Action to achieve compliance and to meet specific requirements.

Full faceted knowledge and experience in IPC, J-STD and ISO compliance.

Works great with technical and non-technical personnel to achieve common goals. Experience in team training and supervision . Successful at applying electrical circuitry expertise to different practical issues to apply Thorough Function testing. Skilled in investigating and diagnosing problems to identify material compliance,( Fit, Form, Function ). Understands technical information and devises forward-thinking effective solutions that help customers achieve operational and safety targets.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electronic Test and Validation Technician

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2023 - Current
  • Quality inspector for the workmanship of incoming complex circuit cards for meeting IPC-A-610 & J-STD class-3 requirements, Function and Atmospheric testing.
  • Temp and Vibration chamber testing using EIT & ESS data and softwear testing.
  • Use of Power Supplies, Network Analyzer, signal Generator, High-Pot Tester, DMMs, X-Ray, Oscilloscope and Air-Vac to name a few.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose to the component level and rework High Demand CCAs to bring into compliance with the use of micro optics.
  • Work closely with the Quality Engineer to ensure in-house rework is compliant with IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 requirements and to contain the non-compliant materials within the production areas.
  • Maintain the up to date calibration of tooling and documentation revisions.
  • Collaborate and team with Quality, Engineering and technicians on the floor to maintain a lean and clean manufacturing environment.

Quality Inspector / Electrical Specialist

Arcimoto, Inc
Eugene, OR
06.2018 - 07.2023
  • Started as Lead and supervisor of in-house production of electrical harness and cabling and then transferred to a Quality Inspector of all, electrical harness, cabling, circuit card and machined and coated materials during all phases of the manufacturing processes as operations and throughput inspector.
  • Managed the Quality restricted and dispositions areas and maintained the labeling, coding and logs for materials in these areas.
  • Quality representative of the MRB team alongside Procurement and Engineering.
  • Extensive Knowledge in the manufacturing of automotive and EV (HV & LV) electrical harnesses using mechanical, automated and hand tooling methods.
  • Management over the workmanship of supplier built electronics and off the shelf materials.
  • Used electronic tooling as CMMs, 3D scanners
  • Implemented manufacturing and quality processes in compliance with IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 and J-STD workmanship standards.
  • Supervised and managed manufacturing teams of up to 10 technicians.
  • Responsible for the identification, sourcing, certification and calibration of required tooling, (recording & tracking).
  • Owned the design and implementation of an automated harness testing platform, using CIRRIS 1100H scanner and easy wire software. The platform would test complex wiring harnesses of up to XX connectors and XXXX conductors and work closely with the CIRRIS team.
  • Designed and implemented a tooling for terminal crimp pull force compliance and tooling die validation. Also developed a method to measure terminal crimp height to confirm compliance of manufacturer specifications and to validate the dies of terminal crimp tooling.
  • Safety Team representative.

Final Electrical Technician

Peterson Pacific Corp, (ASTEC).
Eugene, OR
10.2014 - 06.2018

Arcimoto

  • Multifaceted in all electrical systems including routing, modification, and repair of main wiring harnesses. ( Vehicle and Engine control systems, Travel Harnesses, Lighting and Hydraulic Control systems).
  • Install and test Air Brake systems, Air Compression systems and Fire Suppression systems.
  • Install, Set-up, adjust and validate Hydraulic Valving.
  • Final Assembly welding.
  • Certified Crane Trainer, (Kone cranes #808T), Rigging, Overhead and Jib.
  • Safety Team Representative and 1st responder on the production floor.
  • Process Trainer and Quality Representative.

Education

GED -

Medford Senior High School
Medford, OR
06-1980

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Experienced in using ERP systems, such as, SAP, Syteline, Genuine Parts and Google Docs
  • Management and cataloging of restricted areas and the 5 dispositions of Restricted, MRB, RMA, Rework and Scrap
  • Have used Microsoft office and Word
  • Knowledgeable in various quality analysis tools such as Root Cause Analysis, 5-Whys, 8D Corrective Action, to name a few
  • Held lead position as a supplier, operations and throughput Quality Inspector (Specializing in electrical and electronics)
  • Inspection background in electronic, scanned and hand measurement tooling used to validate machined materials and coatings
  • Validation of off the shelf materials
  • skilled in using 3D scanner, CMM and X-Ray
  • Implemented and maintained electrical testing based on a dynamic AQL model to validate Functionality
  • Responsible for the analysis and processing of all non-conforming material investigations of electrical harnesses and electronics
  • Core team member during new product development from concept stage, proto-type, first article and PPAP submissions and inspections
  • Acted as a primary interface between internal and supplier teams (Engineering, Procurement, Quality), during new product development, focusing on documentation errors, corrections, component selection and manufacturability issue resolution
  • Core team member during new supplier selection and qualification, including on-site audits
  • Responsible for hand building all proto-type and golden samples, validating the assemblies to the drawing and proof reading the documentation utilizing strict change control process to ensure it is accurate and communicated properly
  • Fundamental in improving better efficiency, production and capacity by using a partnership approach in working with customers and suppliers

Affiliations

  • I like metal detecting and to research site history and hunt for artifacts using an ethical approach.
  • I like to gold mine by sniping and underwater dredging.

Certification

  • IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist.
  • IPC-A-620 Certified IPC Specialist.
  • IPC J-STD Certified IPC Specialist.
  • 808T Crane Operator Safety Trainer.
  • AWS D1.01 Structural Welding Certificate.
  • Level-Gold National Career Readiness Certificate.
  • CNA-1 Certified Nursing Assistant.
  • US Army 76-V Material Equipment Handling Specialist.

Timeline

Electronic Test and Validation Technician

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Quality Inspector / Electrical Specialist

Arcimoto, Inc
06.2018 - 07.2023

Final Electrical Technician

Peterson Pacific Corp, (ASTEC).
10.2014 - 06.2018

GED -

Medford Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Lane Community College
Kenneth Giusto