Years of manufacturing experience
Megan Hudson
Quality Control Specialist
Glasgow,KY
Contact Info
183 Dugantown Est. Glasgow, KY 42141
(270)308-1529
Summary
Conscientious Quality Control Analyst develops procedures to comply with regulations and meet business requirements. Recognized for positive impact on material quality. Experienced in performing wide range of tests on component materials and final products.
Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician offering 15 years monitoring production to consistently produce safe and appealing Brake Manufacturing. Excellent knowledge of quality standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Work exceptionally well in deadline-driven environment through prioritization and self-management.
High-performing professional with extensive experience in industry. Skilled in testing, sorting and sampling products with working knowledge of safety codes. Reliable and efficient with equipment and software programs.
Certified training professional with strong track record of developing and delivering impactful training programs. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results in dynamic environments. Skilled in curriculum design, instructional techniques, and performance assessment. Flexible and reliable, adapting seamlessly to changing needs.
Motivated Trainer eager to help new hires advance in knowledge and abilities to meet career goals. Engaging and hands-on instructor with more than 30 years of related experience and superior planning and time management abilities.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
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Certifications in forklift, overhead cranes, and Training
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Years of onsite job training
Work History
Inspector/Material Handler/Quality Control Inspector
Tenneco
Glasgow, KY
05.2025 - Current
- Inspected products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments of materials and processes to identify defects and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with production teams to develop and implement corrective actions for non-conformance issues.
- Trained new inspectors on safety protocols, inspection techniques, and reporting procedures.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently within warehouse.
- Maintained organization of storage areas, optimizing space for improved material accessibility.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety and operational compliance.
- Trained new hires on safety protocols and standard operating procedures for material handling.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
Quality Control Technician
Cannon Automotive Solutions
Bowling Green, KY
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted quality inspections on brake components to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented testing procedures for materials, reducing defect rates through systematic evaluation.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues in real-time.
- Developed and executed corrective action plans for non-conforming products, enhancing overall product reliability.
- Trained new technicians on quality control processes and safety protocols, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Analyzed data trends from quality reports to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the facility.
- Led root cause analysis sessions to address recurring defects, improving product consistency significantly.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Coordinated audits and inspections to maintain certifications and uphold regulatory compliance standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Conducted regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Managed non-conforming product evaluations and disposition, minimizing negative impacts on production schedules and customer satisfaction.
- Optimized calibration schedules for measurement equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy during inspections.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of production processes to ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.
Quality Control Technician
Akebono Brake
Glasgow, KY
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of production work.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
- Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
- Compiled inspection and test data in reports to document compliance with or deviations from strict quality standards.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.
- Received and inspected raw materials.
- Compiled laboratory test data and performed analyses.
- Participated in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommended corrective actions.
- Trained other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
Group Leader
Akebono Brake
Glasgow, KY
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with other group leaders to identify and resolve issues between teams.
- Troubleshot and resolved workflow issues by collaborating and communicating openly with other groups.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
Machine Operator/Quality Control Technician
Federal Mogul Brakes
Glasgow, KY
06.2015 - 05.2021
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of production work.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
- Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
- Noted results and entered data into Excel to track and assess trends
- Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
- Compiled inspection and test data in reports to document compliance with or deviations from strict quality standards.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.
- Analyzed production accuracy to formulate corrective action plans.
- Examined samples of raw materials before use in production of brake manufacturing.
- Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
- Produced thorough reports detailing findings and proposed recommendations.
- Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
- Outlined remediation plans to standardize results to meet compliance regulations.
- Performed visual inspections of finished products.
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
- Calibrated, validated or maintained laboratory equipment.
- Maintained lab cleanliness and safety standards.
- Trained employees in proper equipment use and product testing procedures.
- Analyzed issues and recommended corrective actions to improve final results.
- Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.
- Completed data capture forms, equipment logbooks or inventory forms to support testing procedures.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols.
- Received and inspected raw materials.
- Investigated or reported questionable test results.
- Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
- Interpreted test results, compared to specifications and control limits and recommended data for release.
- Compiled laboratory test data and performed analyses.
- Participated in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommended corrective actions.
- Trained other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
- Conducted routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials or stability samples.
- Performed quality control inspections at customer sites to determine alignment with safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren East High School
Bowling Green, KY05.1994
Graphic Arts - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation
Bowling Green Vo-tech
Bowling Green, KY05.1994
Skills
- Testing Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Raw Materials Receiving
- Laboratory Equipment Calibrations
- Audit Assistance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Capture and Analysis
- Test Results Interpretation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attentive and Observant
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Quality Issue Identification
- Problem Solving
- Staff Training
- Independent Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- New Testing Methodologies
- Word Processing
- Gauge and Sensor Calibration
- Microsoft Office
- Measurement Collection
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Safety awareness
- Clean driving record
- Equipment inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Paperwork evaluations
- Equipment operation
- Team building
- Ethics and integrity
- Materials testing
- Report writing
- Sample collection
Accomplishments
- Improved delivery of Brakes by analyzing outgoing shipments, realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.
- Promoted from Machine Operator to Group Leader, in less than 2 weeks.
- Recognized as Above and Beyond for outstanding performance and team contributions 3 times in less a years time.
- Promoted from Machine Operator to Quality Technical, in less than 12-months.
Certification
- Certified Trainer from Akebono Brakes
- Certified for Forklift and overhead cranes
- Certified Trainer from Federal Mogul Brakes/Tenneco Brakes
- Certified for Forklifts from Cannon Automotive
- Certified Trainer for Quality Techs from Cannon Automotive
Timeline
Inspector/Material Handler/Quality Control Inspector
Tenneco
05.2025 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Cannon Automotive Solutions
10.2023 - 04.2025
Quality Control Technician
Akebono Brake
05.2022 - 09.2023
Group Leader
Akebono Brake
06.2021 - 05.2022
Machine Operator/Quality Control Technician
Federal Mogul Brakes
06.2015 - 05.2021
Graphic Arts - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation
Bowling Green Vo-tech
High School Diploma -
Warren East High School