Langelo Thomas
Peoria,IL
Summary
Experienced professional seeking employment with a company offering a competitive work environment, excellent benefits, and a strong appreciation for individuals who achieve diverse job objectives. Applying best practices, skills, and strong work ethics to contribute to organizational success. Eager to establish a long-lasting employment relationship with a company actively seeking employees possessing unique qualities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist III
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
06.2024 - Current
- Manage problem landscape through detailed work in problem solving
- Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis, verification of correction actions implemented and documented at the supplier location
- Develop assurance action plans to support the warranty claims
- Analyze dealer warranty claims and affirm product assurance claims validation
- Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define assurance parameters and consumer criteria are ensured to be effective to meet quality assurance standards
- Support the Quality Assurance Team with monitoring and reporting on supplier product quality and assuring quality performance
- Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to quality assurance standards and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or systems.
Operations Manager
Belle Tire
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Operation manager over retail sales, service and delivery logistics to assist customer service at multiple locations for Belle Tire.
Senior Electric Vehicle Technician
Rivian Automotive
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and service electrical charging infrastructure using skills and tools that range from computer diagnostics laptop base, wave form scopes interfaces and electrical tools
- Maintain detailed and timely documentation of repairs and installation of replacement parts
- Coordinate with engineering team for the flawless execution of projects
- Ensure that all services and projects are on-time within and diagnostic standards
- Ensure resource availability and allocation to satisfy the service requirements of manufacturing standards for our assets
- Manage a detailed service plan to monitor and track progress
- Measure charging infrastructure performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Report and escalate to company management as needed
- Attend training as required to maintain proficiency
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Lead Master Technician
Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Manage daily repair activities for high-volume shop
- Diagnose, estimate and repairs cars and trucks, quality control
- Plan and perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on a variety of make and model
- Diagnose, inspect and repair air conditioning and heating (HVAC) problems on manual and automatic systems
- Specialize in diagnosing computerize fuel injection and ignition systems, drivability problems, and all phases of automotive repairs
- Attend classes in order to excel in diagnosing and repairing all emerging makes/models
- Perform all aspects of repairs, including but not limit to engines, drive trains, brakes and HVAC systems
- Train new technicians in specific operations
- Diagnose and repair system malfunctions, including drivability and electrical concerns
- Complete test procedures for engine/power train control systems resulting in reduce diagnosis time and ensuring proper repair
- Utilize advance diagnostic computer equipment/software in the analysis, diagnosis, repair of gasoline and diesel engines and their relate subsystems/components
- Update flash or code an install proper Software/ Hardware needed to optimize a computer's performance if need.
Lead Technician
EXPRESS OIL AND SERVICE CENTER
04.2014 - 11.2021
- Assisting technician mechanics in performing technical activities
- Diagnoses and repairs to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems
- Adequately explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis
- Keep management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur
- Maintains an organized neat and safe work bay.
Automotive Rework/Repair Technician
Mercedes-Benz United States International
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Any/All Repair and Rework on all model brands of Mercedes Benz including A,C,G, class models cars and suv automobiles
- Replacement of any part including electrical repair off the assembly line repairing and replacing wiring, correctly diagnosing issues with Powertrain, fuel, abs, radar, 360 camera's, aux cords, can bus, flex-ray, most bus, lin bus, flashing, coding modules, adaptions with factory related diagnostic scan/pro tools and so much more.
Master Technician
TIRES PLUS
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Perform Safety and Courtesy Inspections
- Diagnostic services through proficient use of electronic test equipment
- Specialized repair and replacement services to include: fuel injection systems, on-board computer systems, and emission control systems
- General repair and replacement services to include: truing rotors and drums, disc and brake, pads, shoes hardware, wheel alignments, struts and suspension components, engine performance (tune-up), fuel systems, cruise control, sound systems, exhaust systems, fluid and filter service, heating and cooling systems, air conditioning systems, drive train/U-joint service, front wheel drive/constant velocity joints and specialty installations.
Mechanical Express Specialist
TIRES PLUS
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Diagnose source of general mechanical and drivability problems to repair
- Replace parts and assemblies on U-Haul trucks of all sizes
- Perform a variety of repairs on cooling systems, suspension, electrical system, brakes and engines including drivability performance.
Automotive Technician
ATLANTA SPORTS&IMPORTS
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Perform pre-purchase inspection, vehicle inspection reports any/all recommend repairs on all domestic, foreign vehicle makes and models
- Major and minor repair including any/all service repairs including electrical, flashing and reprogramming many on-board vehicle computers
- My diagnostic experience on evaporative emission, flow charts and drivability issues always lead to efficient evaluations, completing and return vehicles to customers without error routinely.
Master Technician
PEP BOYS AUTO
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Analyze and correct all work order complaints on different vehicles make, models and types
- Perform maintenance related services on all vehicles
- Remove and replace different components that become damaged or worn out over vehicle service time
- Provide estimates on corrective action to get all vehicles back to working order and back on the road.
Chassis Technician
CAMPING TIME RV
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Diagnosis and repair on all gasoline and diesel engines, suspension, brakes, dash a/c, transmission and maintenance services
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems, generator service and repairs.
Education
Diploma - Automotive Technology
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2007
Certificate of Technical Studies - Diesel Technology
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2014
Skills
- Master Automotive Technician/ASE CERTIFIED (15 years)
- Automotive Electrical Experience/ Electrical Vehicles
- Automotive Service Consulting/Auto Service Estimating
- Diesel Technician/Fleet Vehicle Maintenance
- Chassis/ Powertrain/Transmission
- ADAS/Suspension/Alignment
- Automotive Repair/Diesel Repair/HVAC
- Automotive Diagnostic/Schematic/Blueprint Reading/Software troubleshooting/CAN,LIN,FlexRay
- Microsoft Ultra Suite Applications Word, Power Point and Excel format
- Leadership/Team Leadership/Personnel Management
- Customer service/Relationship Building
- Quality control/Assembly/Manufacturing
- Problem-solving skills/Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration/Technical reporting
- Teaching/Detail Oriented/Public Speaking
- Safety Procedures/Warehouse Operations
Certification
- AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE/ASE AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL
- ASE Certification Motor Vehicle/Air Conditioning Certification with EPA 609 Certification
- ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification/Diesel Mechanic Certification
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- POST CERTIFIED EMISSION INSPECTOR (GA)
- CERTIFIED PARTS SPECIALIST (P2)
- CERTIFIED SERVICE CONSULTANT (C1)
- CERTIFIED AUTOMOBILE MASTER TECHNICIAN (GOLD)
- CERTIFIED UNDERCAR SPECIALIST (X1)
- CERTIFIED MED/HEAVY TRUCK (T2)
- CERTIFIED TRANSIT BUS (T2)
Additional Information
Outstanding knowledge of automotive parts from suspension to engine related parts. Advanced knowledge of vehicle's engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems. Great at diagnosing more complicated repairs willing to providing coaching on diagnostic techniques to subordinate technicians. Also, willing to explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis. I will demonstrate my ability to learn, my willingness to work hard to complete different projects and tasks. My exhibit in the workplace reflects attendance, punctuality, dependability and outstanding job performance.
Willing to relocate
- Georgia
- Tennessee
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Illinois
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Kentucky
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist III
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
06.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Belle Tire
03.2024 - 06.2024
Senior Electric Vehicle Technician
Rivian Automotive
03.2022 - 03.2024
Lead Master Technician
Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires
11.2021 - 02.2022
Automotive Rework/Repair Technician
Mercedes-Benz United States International
08.2019 - 08.2020
Lead Technician
EXPRESS OIL AND SERVICE CENTER
04.2014 - 11.2021
Master Technician
TIRES PLUS
01.2013 - 05.2014
Mechanical Express Specialist
TIRES PLUS
01.2013 - 10.2013
Automotive Technician
ATLANTA SPORTS&IMPORTS
01.2010 - 04.2013
Master Technician
PEP BOYS AUTO
01.2007 - 03.2010
Chassis Technician
CAMPING TIME RV
01.2006 - 02.2007
Diploma - Automotive Technology
Gwinnett Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Diesel Technology
Gwinnett Technical College
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