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MARIA VELOZ

Summary

Accomplished Quality Manager with a proven track record at Lewis Aerospace, enhancing product integrity through expert application of inspection documentation and fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Specializes in geometric dimensioning and quality processes, achieving significant improvements in compliance and product quality. Skilled in mentoring teams and driving root cause analysis to ensure superior product standards. Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing 37 years of related experience.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Precise Metals Products
07.2016 - 08.2024
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Complete First Articles For customers. Create Balloon Prints, Inspection Detail Inspection Plans, Submit into Net Inspect.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
  • Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.
  • Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.

Quality Manager

Lewis Aerospace
05.2011 - 02.2016
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
  • Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.

Education

No Degree - Quality Assurance

Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ
05.1985

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Visual Inspection
  • Inspection documentation
  • Inspections and reviews
  • Inspection procedures
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Specifications reading
  • Geometric dimensioning
  • Quality processes
  • Dimensional Inspection

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Precise Metals Products
07.2016 - 08.2024

Quality Manager

Lewis Aerospace
05.2011 - 02.2016

No Degree - Quality Assurance

Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
MARIA VELOZ