Kim Glass
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years in quality engineering. Proficient in root cause analysis and statistical process control, consistently achieving improvements in product quality and operational efficiency through training and collaboration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Kamtek Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2014 - 11.2025
- Conducted thorough inspections of manufactured components for quality assurance.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for production processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve product quality issues.
- Trained staff on quality standards and inspection techniques effectively.
- Analyzed data from quality tests to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Facilitated root cause analysis meetings to address non-conformance issues promptly.
- Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why's methodologies.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, process specifications, test requirements, inspection plans, and other technical documents for accuracy.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
Project Manager
Global Construction & Development
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Collaborated with contractors to meet project specifications and timelines.
- Maintained compliance with local plumbing codes and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory of plumbing supplies and equipment effectively.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
- Utilized power tools like saws and drills when necessary for installations or repairs.
- Executed plans by following blueprints or verbal instructions from supervisor.
- Conducted tests to check the performance of installed systems.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
Assistant Manager
Mercedes Benz Us International
Vance, Alabama
06.1996 - 01.2010
- Coordinated daily operations for production efficiency and quality standards.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Developed schedules to optimize workforce allocation and productivity.
- Led team meetings to enhance communication and address operational challenges.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Manufacturing
Miester Training School
Stuttgart, Germany03-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Management
Mercedes US International Leadership Acadidemy
Vance, ALSkills
- Quality control
- Statistical analysis
- Process improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Compliance auditing
- Quality assurance
- Inspection techniques
- Statistical process control
- Documentation compliance
- Manufacturing processes
- Conflict resolution
- Quality management system
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving techniques
- Quality auditing
- Risk mitigation
- Non-conforming material reports
- Lean manufacturing tools
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- PPAP submissions
- FMEA certification
- Process automation
- Product inspection techniques
Affiliations
- Carpenters for Christ
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Kamtek Inc.
01.2014 - 11.2025
Project Manager
Global Construction & Development
10.2011 - 10.2013
Assistant Manager
Mercedes Benz Us International
06.1996 - 01.2010
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Manufacturing
Miester Training School
Some College (No Degree) - Management
Mercedes US International Leadership Acadidemy