May Acenas
San Diego,CA
Summary
Talented Quality Control Inspector driven to improve product quality in manufacturing environments. Provider of relevant and effective products.. Eager to help manufacturers eliminate production errors and increase successful manufacturing figures.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Inspector
Cicso System
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - 03.2023
- Ensured that all equipment used during the inspection process is calibrated according to established guidelines.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, technical documents and customer specifications for accuracy.
- Assisted in the development of new inspection methods and techniques for improved quality assurance.
- Assisted in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures relating to Quality Assurance activities.
- Inspected raw materials prior to entering the production cycle as part of a preventative approach towards maintaining high standards of quality.
- Conducted detailed inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Handled and manage all responsibilities as the Senior QA on the weekend shift.
- Responsible for incoming and outgoing materials, delegate work based on priorities.
- Train and certified to inspect wafers based on criteria and train new inspectors as well.
- Examine all product to ensure compliance based on criteria and drawing specification.
- Maintain and update pass down, logs, records and report any issues pertaining to incoming materials or completed lots.
- Certify to train and validate new inspectors work performance and communicate with team lead and QA manager.
- Knowledge of Nikon VMR for measuring materials per drawing specification, measuring tools such as caliper, micrometer, microscope, height gage.
- Train and certified to perform Fast MT and Sumix to check the quality of the fiber and report any discrepancy, different test programs to check correct Firmware and test results.
- Trained and certified to pull up an Omnify software with engineering drawings, part number, firmware version per customer and Bill of Materilas used in every customers.
- Qualified to create a CAPA number for investigations.
- Work closely with Engineering with updating Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI) and Quality Assurance Plan (QAP”s).
- Reliable and Flexible to support production schedule.
- Perform First Article Inspection with new supplier and parts based on QAP’s Bom and drawing with updated Rev.
- Worked in a class 10000 clean room which we had to properly gown up in order to maintain low particulate counts
Manufacturing Operator
Luxtera Inc
Carlsbad, CA
04.2008 - 11.2015
- Luxtera is a start up CMOS photonic fiber optic semiconductor company
- Worked in a class 10000 clean room which we had to properly gown up in order to maintain low particulate counts
- Trained and certified to perform laser and fiber array attach on a PCBA utilizing AEI automated machine equipment
- This included setting up the AEI with Optocast 3553 epoxy and going through calibration to ensure system was operating properly before starting a work order.Manually proramming the settings for right placement and diatance to the attachment.
- Cleaning the laser and fiber array in a UVO system
- Mounting the fiber array in the gripper so that it is positioned properly for attachment and then running the software to perform attachment
- Trained and certified to perform post assembly visual inspection on completed assemblies
- Trained and certified to perform wire encapsulation and module housing assembly so that modules could be tested in their final configuration
- Trained and certified to perform a machined Burn-in operation on completed laser assemblies which included:
- Picking lasers off of diced wafer
- Cleaning and inspection of individual lasers
- Loading and scheduling burn-in carriers
- Loading burn-in fixtures and review burn-in results with software and then separating the pass/fail/rework lasers accordingly
- Worked flexible shifts to accommodate production schedules
- Also spliced and tested completed modules and cables on homegrown testers
- This included splicing 8 channel fiber optic module to another 8 channel fiber optic module so that they could be placed in the tester
- Followed safety protocols at all times while operating machines and handling materials.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production activities, including material usage and waste output.
- Reported any damaged items,parts,wirebond cables and housing immediately upon discovery.
- Performed daily quality inspections of manufactured goods according to established standards.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, tweezers and torque during the module assembly process.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies as needed and tracking usage rates.
- Troubleshot technical problems when they occurred during the manufacturing process.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Inspected parts for defects prior to packaging and shipment.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Test assembled products for accuracy and functionality prior to final packaging.
- Perform minor repairs on defective parts or products during the assembly process.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Position parts in jigs or fixtures for module assembly and using some tools like calibrated torque, screw driver, twezzers,
Assembler
Qualcomm
San Diego, CA
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
- Perform assembly of a smartphone
- Knowledge to set up and operate work station.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, assembly drawings,Bill of materials and follow on computer and written work instructions.
- Demonstrate attention to detail.
- Qualified to pull materials and tools from the material room needed for assembly such as calibrated torque, screw driver,tweezers, etc.
- Perform final visual inspection to assembled products.
- Perform testing on final or assembled products.
- Using gloves and ESD straps or heel straps while performing assembly.
- Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines
- Position parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
- Adhered to work safety standards, wore protective equipment and removed workplace hazards from job sites.
Manufacturing Operator
Illumina
San Diego, CA
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Kept work area clean and organized according to established guidelines.
- Reported any identified issues with quality control procedures immediately.
- Identified and reported any machine malfunctions or irregularities to supervisors.
- Operated automated manufacturing equipment to produce parts in accordance with established standards.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Processed orders, including picking, packing, labeling and shipping items.
- Preparing and cleaning materials in UVO.
- Preparing and kitting the packaging.
- Labelling and segregating tested products from pass or fails.
Quality Inspector
Toppan Optical Product Inc.
Poway, CA
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Executed the full range of quality control inspection and testing techniques by reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
- Ensured materials and products met company standards
- Conducted the full range of material, product testing, and inspection techniques
- Made visual comparison and conducted and interpreted electrical test of physical material and products to accept or reject samples and to ensure various workmanship standards are met
- Applied approval or rejection labels to materials and products upon evaluation of analytical data
- Traveled to other states to train customer employees on procedures
Quality Control Inspector
Kycera Wireless Corp.
San Diego, CA
10.2001 - 04.2005
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Ensured materials and products meet company standards
- Minimized downtime by reducing production rework and recalls
- Read and interpreted lot plans, drawings and bill of materials utilizing appropriate desktop application
- Performed visual inspection of PC boards for wrong placements or missing components, connection of the components on the PC board guided with the drawing and component codes
- Performed in process and final inspections.
- Used microscope
Education
Phlebotomy
San Diego Ca.
San Diego, CA08-2014
High School Diploma -
Zambales Central Institute
Zambales Philippines 04-1999
Skills
- Automation Understanding
- Training and Mentoring
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Equipment Calibration
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Recordkeeping
- Materials Testing
- Product Inspection
- Process Improvement
- Non-Conformance Reporting
- Sampling Protocols
- Safety Procedure
- Inspections and Reviews
- Defect Identification
- Assembly of modules and different stypes of martphones,
- Test Equipment Operation
- Blueprint Understanding
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Nikon VMR 3020
- Omnify / Run card program through Cisco / Luxtera Inc
- NMCR,RMA,AQL sampling,MRB
- Fast MT and Sumix Fiber inspection Introduction/Process and Criteria
- Keyence
- Scales
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Inspector
Cicso System
01.2015 - 03.2023
Assembler
Qualcomm
02.2010 - 02.2011
Manufacturing Operator
Luxtera Inc
04.2008 - 11.2015
Manufacturing Operator
Illumina
01.2008 - 05.2008
Quality Inspector
Toppan Optical Product Inc.
01.2005 - 08.2007
Quality Control Inspector
Kycera Wireless Corp.
10.2001 - 04.2005
Phlebotomy
San Diego Ca.
High School Diploma -
Zambales Central Institute