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KEVIN ECKERT

Plymouth,MN

Summary

Effective at supporting team needs with high-quality skills, subject matter expertise and collaboration skills. Skilled programmer and complex problem-solver experienced in first piece inspection, FAR's, AS9102 analytics and report writing.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Technician, Zeiss Calyso Programmer

Andrew Tool & Machine
02.2014 - 01.2024
  • Performed incoming inspection on purchased parts
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient development cycle.
  • Worked with engineering to design and build fixturing for complex inspections
  • utilized rotary indexer on zeiss to inspect complex part inspection
  • Programmed Zeiss Calypso CMM
  • strong G D & T skills
  • excellent blueprint reading skills
  • ability to use all types of hand measuring equipment

QA Manager

Twin City EDM
01.2010 - 03.2014
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
  • Managed budgetary allocations for the QA department, optimizing resource utilization while ensuring all projects were executed within allocated budgets.
  • Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.

Quality Control Technician

Twin City EDM
02.2007 - 12.2010

Programmed Zeiss with CMM manager software

  • Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • strong GD & T skill and understanding
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • strong blueprint reading skills
  • programmed zeiss cmm manager software

Quality Assurance Inspector

Bealka Casting
07.2001 - 08.2006
  • Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
  • Maintained calibration records and vendor certifications.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization by driving a culture focused on high-quality products and services.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
  • Provided technical support to production personnel.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
  • Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
  • programmed CMM with U-Soft software

First Article Inspector/Project Engineer Intern

Plastech Cprporation
02.1983 - 03.2000
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
  • Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
  • Updated quality control records and reports.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Operated and maintained testing equipment.
  • Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
  • Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.

Education

Basic And Advanced Programming - Calypso Programing

Zeiss Corporation
Maple Grove, MN
01.2015

Skills

  • Ability to use all inspection equipment (hand tools , bore gagesetc
  • strong GD & T knowledge
  • advanced Zeiss Calypso programming skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Driven
  • worked in fast pace enviroment

Timeline

QA Technician, Zeiss Calyso Programmer

Andrew Tool & Machine
02.2014 - 01.2024

QA Manager

Twin City EDM
01.2010 - 03.2014

Quality Control Technician

Twin City EDM
02.2007 - 12.2010

Quality Assurance Inspector

Bealka Casting
07.2001 - 08.2006

First Article Inspector/Project Engineer Intern

Plastech Cprporation
02.1983 - 03.2000

Basic And Advanced Programming - Calypso Programing

Zeiss Corporation
KEVIN ECKERT