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Maria Barrios

North Granby,CT

Summary

Dedicated Quality Professional and a Team Lead focused on optimizing procedures for maximum quality and minimum waste. Thoroughly conducts different types of inspections and drafts reports for proactive corrective action. Specialized on the NCM, submitting the QN, and disposition material with the correct paperwork and following the right process. Detail-oriented quality control professional successful at completing various industry tasks to obtain precise results and support successful production operations. Employs strong observational skills to spot problems and adhere to specifications. Completes detailed reports to help fabricators resolve issues and prevent future errors. Highly organized individual with a strong background in quality assurance and production. Proven ability to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with product defects, as well as to ensure product safety and quality. Experienced in using a variety of inspection tools and equipment to detect even the smallest of flaws. Dedicated to providing consistent and accurate results. Skilled team player with strong background in Medical and Aerospace environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Engineer

Pursuit Aerospace
Manchester, CT
10.2023 - Current
  • Interpret technical information from Engineer Drawings and Specifications.
  • Recommend improvements to procedures, and standards based on data collection.
  • MRB and RTV reports and communication with suppliers to improve delivery and quality.
  • Good communication, support and resolution working on a team environment.
  • Collect and analyze root cause and data, to update the management process and improve the Quality.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into customer complaints or other sources of information.
  • Performed data analysis to identify root causes of quality issues and developed corrective actions.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.

PPAP Packages, FAI Packages review and preparation, supplier Review MCL , Gauge R&R study , supplier Audit to implement inspection techniques, EQNS .

Quality Control Technician

GKN Aerospace
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Located defects in products and processes, recording evidence and recommending remedial action.
  • Completed quality control and inspection sheets against ISO standards for maximum benefit.
  • Used gauges and measuring devices to measure output against specifications.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and initiative to handle unanticipated circumstances.
  • Used advanced inspection methods to develop and conduct quality.
  • Recorded trends in defects to locate origin of issues and prevent recurrence.
  • Compared parts against one another to assess and detect manufacturing defects in processes.
  • Assisted in training production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.
  • Discarded products not meeting quality assurance standards.
  • Studied drawings and specifications, checking work instructions prior to inspecting production.
  • Marked non-conforming items with reason for rejection to guide future processing.
  • Checked incoming supplies against purchase orders.
  • Followed maintenance and calibration schedules for tools and machinery.
  • Compared appearance and texture of products against standardized charts to assign proper grade.
  • Rejected and detailed non-compliant processes, noting correct configuration based on related drawings, specifications and plans.
  • Completed required compliance documentation to meet industry regulations.
  • Conducted dimensional sampling and reviewed certifications for incoming components and materials.
  • Measured dimensions of completed products to verify consistency.
  • Initiated re-inspection to check resolution of identified production problems.
  • Carefully documented weights, quantities and grades in daily reports.

Senior Quality Inspector

Conval Inc.
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Wrote and issued inspection reports documenting compliance or noncompliance and remedial actions required.
  • Read and interpreted project plans and specifications monitored in-progress work and intervened to request corrections.
  • Captured inspection results in customized data in a collection software program with handheld device or laptop computer.
  • Rejected and detailed non-compliant processes, noting correct configuration based on related drawings, specifications and plans.
  • Determined compliance with dimensions and locations and verified compliance of parts and assemblies.
  • Investigated complaints and accidents and delivered inspection results to requesting officials.
  • Studied drawings and specifications, checking work instructions prior to inspecting production.
  • Completed required compliance documentation to meet industry requirements.
  • Performed visual and dimensional verifications using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges and thread gauges.
  • Checked and evaluated incoming or manufactured components for defects and addressed non-compliances.
  • Identified production problems, recommending corrective actions to supervisors to prevent further wasted materials.
  • Calibrated instruments to match required tolerances and achieve consistent, reliable results.
  • Calculated defect percentages or averages to help locate root cause of problems.
  • Carefully documented weights, quantities and grades in daily reports.
  • Checked incoming supplies against purchase orders.
  • Full Inspection on Nuclear Military Valves.

Quality Control Inspector/ Team Lead

Cadence Inc.
02.2017 - 09.2020
  • Wrote, updated and enforced quality control operating procedures to maximize compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Assessed ongoing and completed work to verify use of approved methods and applications.
  • Completed data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms to support testing procedures.
  • Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment to obtain consistent and reliable testing data.
  • Revised and updated standard quality control operating procedures.
  • Interpreted test results, recognizing patterns to generate actionable insights.
  • Contributed to internal audits and assessments.
  • Generated deviation reports, testing protocols and trend analyses.
  • Collated and analyzed laboratory test data.
  • Directed investigations to identify cause of different failures and out-of-specification problems.
  • Challenged questionable test results to guarantee accuracy of findings.
  • Inspected production environments to monitor cleanliness and safety.
  • Oversaw grading of raw materials to support quality goals throughout production lifecycle.
  • Visually inspected completed products to detect deviations from standard.

Production Team Lead/Planning & Receiving

3M Purification Inc.
02.2003 - 11.2014
  • Reported on resources regularly to help managers coordinate necessary materials and staffing.
  • Worked throughout Production area to handle needs of different job stations and areas.
  • Enforced company procedures and policies to keep team efficient and operating consistently.
  • Motivated, lead and developed personnel for optimal performance.
  • Identified areas in need of process improvement and implemented corrective actions.
  • Directed daily activities to achieve productivity, quality and safety standards.
  • Reviewed overall production schedule regularly to effectively plan team-level operations. ISO 9100.
  • Transported materials and finished products with safe operation of pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Helped achieve daily production quotas by cross training at different workstations.
  • Promoted workplace safety by following OSHA guidelines and reviewing MSDS information.
  • Controlled quality of finished products with regular inspections and non-destructive tests.
  • Worked with shipping and receiving personnel to coordinate product shipments.
  • Labeled cartons and pallets for quick identification.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformance to quality standards.
  • Packaged finished products into boxes, cartons and containers for shipping.
  • Used proper PPE and reported safety hazards to supervisors.
  • Minimized material waste by reviewing work orders and monitoring equipment.
  • Moved products to correct workstation for further processing or packaging.
  • Met deadlines by prioritizing work orders and communicating with team.
  • Combined raw materials to produce finished products.
  • Recorded daily production data and entered company ERP system.

Education

Certification - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Central CT State University
11.2018

Certification - Blueprint & Tolerancing

Central CT State University
11.2018

Diploma - Business Administration

UTU
Montevideo, Uruguay
12.2000

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • ISO standards
  • Quality assurance
  • Inspection techniques
  • Process improvement
  • Supplier communication
  • Non-conformance reporting
  • Problem solving
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Lean six sigma
  • Corrective and preventive actions
  • Six sigma methodology
  • ISO 9000 standards

Timeline

Quality Engineer

Pursuit Aerospace
10.2023 - Current

Quality Control Technician

GKN Aerospace
05.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Quality Inspector

Conval Inc.
01.2021 - 04.2021

Quality Control Inspector/ Team Lead

Cadence Inc.
02.2017 - 09.2020

Production Team Lead/Planning & Receiving

3M Purification Inc.
02.2003 - 11.2014

Certification - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Central CT State University

Certification - Blueprint & Tolerancing

Central CT State University

Diploma - Business Administration

UTU
Maria Barrios