MARC NOWAK
GOWANDA,UNITED STATES
Summary
Quality Inspector with extensive expertise in precision measurement tools and GD&T, demonstrating strong command of ISO 9001, IATF 16949:2016, and AS9100 standards. With over a decade of experience, excels in dimensional inspections and blueprint analysis, contributing to quality assurance excellence. Actively pursuing a Manufacturing Engineer B.S. to advance into Quality Engineering, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration in the field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Quality Inspector
Flex Trades
Buffalo, United States
05.2022 - Current
- Fulfilled contractual obligations throughout the U.S.
- Conduct inspections ensuring aerospace compliance, enhancing quality standards
- Document non-conformances, driving quality improvements and operational safety
- Communicate results to resolve issues, achieving measurable quality enhancements
- Collaborate to optimize calibration procedures, boosting measurement accuracy
- Execute audits identifying inefficiencies, implementing impactful improvements
Quality Technician II
Armstrong Pumps
North Tonawanda, United States
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized blueprints and precision tools for quality assurance, enhancing product accuracy
- Developed and adhered to quality procedures, ensuring consistent high standards
- Certified forklift operator, improving operational efficiency and safety
- Calibrated quality tools, ensuring measurement accuracy and reliability
- Reported non-conformance issues to supervisors, facilitating prompt corrective actions
Process Control Technician
Precious Plate
Niagara Falls, United States
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintain chemical levels for consistent plating results, ensuring operational efficiency
- Oversee water treatment compliance, enhancing safety and environmental standards
- Log data in True Chem, improving transparency and process accuracy
- Adhere to SOPs, standardizing operations for reliability and quality
- Conduct rigorous testing of chemical baths, optimizing electro-plating processes
Quality Control Lead
Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation
Niagara Falls, United States
06.2014 - 12.2020
- Visual inspections of all lines molded and assembled products
- Used blue prints hand measuring tools (Calipers, micrometer, etc.) For dimensional inspections of 10% on every new lot
- Creation of new documentation practices and measurement to meet ISO9001 2015 standards as well as the correlating with customers techniques
- Preformed all department scheduling (trainings, meeting, as well as the weekly work schedule)
- Internal auditing to ISO 9001 2015 standards with intent to move to TS16949
Quality Technician II
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics/Nypro Healthcare Inc
Rochester, United States
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Approve materials, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards
- Utilize blueprints and advanced measurement tools for precise testing
- Conducted PPAP testing on components, ensuring reliability and performance
- Enhanced quality control processes, improving material acceptance rates
- Led a critical project to characterize 5500 mechanical and electrical components, significantly enhancing product quality and reliability
Quality Control Inspector
J.M. Canty Inc
Lockport, United States
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Monitored domestic and vendor parts to ensure quality production, using precise measurement tools
- Identified and rejected defective items, ensuring high standards and reducing waste
- Utilized advanced measurement tools and software to conduct thorough quality assessments, identifying and documenting defects to maintain product integrity
- Implemented rigorous quality control processes, significantly reducing defect rates and enhancing overall product reliability
- Developed streamlined inspection protocols, improving efficiency while maintaining stringent quality standards for manufactured goods
Education
REGENTS DIPLOMA -
Niagara Falls High School
Niagara Falls, NY06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
National University (online)
La Jolla, CASkills
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
- IATF 16949:2016
- Blueprint reading
- GD&T
- First-article inspection
- Equipment calibration
- Equipment operation
- Auditing techniques
- Measuring instruments and tools
Certification
- GEOMET 101 by Helmel course completion
- Polyworks by Innometric and FARO arm course completion
- Certified Internal ISO 9001 2015 Auditor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contract Quality Inspector
Flex Trades
05.2022 - Current
Quality Technician II
Armstrong Pumps
04.2021 - 05.2022
Process Control Technician
Precious Plate
12.2020 - 02.2021
Quality Control Lead
Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation
06.2014 - 12.2020
Quality Technician II
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics/Nypro Healthcare Inc
05.2012 - 06.2014
Quality Control Inspector
J.M. Canty Inc
04.2009 - 05.2012
REGENTS DIPLOMA -
Niagara Falls High School
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
National University (online)
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