Nancy Thach
Lowell,MA
Summary
Experienced Quality Control Inspector skilled at inspections, assessments and reporting on quality issues. Accomplished at helping companies dramatically improve production through quality control enhancements. Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Customer Machine
01.2023 - Current
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Adjusted equipment to meet different productivity levels.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Quality Inspector
Customer Machine
02.2017 - Current
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Reduced defects in production by implementing meticulous inspection processes and protocols.
- Collaborated with manufacturing team to ensure consistent quality standards across all products.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for quality control procedures, increasing efficiency and transparency.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Developed and implemented inspection processes to define criteria and quality control measures.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Determined adjustment and certification methods, formulas and measuring instruments required based on blueprints.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Conducted documentations station audit
Quality Inspector
Entegris
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective quality control strategies that improved overall product performance.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming products to identify areas for improvement and prevent future issues.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Clean Room Operator
Instrumentation Laboratory
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Enhanced product quality by meticulously assembling clean room components according to specifications.
- Reduced assembly errors by consistently following detailed work instructions and protocols.
- Maintained a contamination-free environment through diligent adherence to cleanroom procedures and guidelines.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of specialized tools and equipment for precise component assembly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, resulting in improved workflow and reduced downtime.
- Handled delicate materials with care, preventing damage or loss during the assembly process.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas through focused attention on task completion and time management strategies.
- Supported cross-functional teams as needed, demonstrating flexibility in adapting to different project requirements within the cleanroom environment.
- Sustained and maintained 5S standards and continuous improvement activities.
- Performed cleaning techniques by thoroughly vacuuming clean room area, removing trash and bio-hazard materials and mopping walls, ceilings and floors.
- Labeled components and monitored use to keep accurate records.
- Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Monte - Rosemead Adult School
El Monte, CA05.2005
Skills
- SAP Software
- Visual Inspection
- Keen eye for detail
- Test equipment operation
- Defect Identification
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Product Inspection
- Blueprint Reading
- Documentation abilities
- ISO Standards
- Geometric dimensioning
- Quality Assurance
- First-Article Inspection
- Dimensional Inspection
- Surface finish evaluation
- Recordkeeping
- OSHA Compliance
- Inspection documentation
- Blueprint understanding
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
Timeline
Team Lead
Customer Machine
01.2023 - Current
Quality Inspector
Customer Machine
02.2017 - Current
Quality Inspector
Entegris
02.2015 - 02.2017
Clean Room Operator
Instrumentation Laboratory
09.2013 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
El Monte - Rosemead Adult School
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