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Nicholas E. Duesler

Estero,FL

Summary

Quality assurance professional with background in leading multiple team members and ensuring high standards. Skilled in process optimization, problem-solving, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations & standards. Communicative, adapting to changing needs and consistently delivering results. Reliable, hard working and focused on continuous improvement, team and company wide success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Team Lead

Marmon Defense
11.2023 - Current
  • Mentor team members, fostering professional growth and development within the quality assurance team.
  • Provide technical support to production teams, assisting with troubleshooting and problem-solving related to product defects or process inefficiencies.
  • Maintain high-quality standards throughout all aspects of operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement.
  • Conducted root cause analyses on reported testing issues, identifying underlying factors contributing to problems and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Lead Continuous improvement initiatives, leading efforts to optimize existing processes for better overall results.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency, resulting in higher productivity levels for the quality assurance team.

Lab Technician

Marmon Defense
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved strict lab procedures and instrumentation.
  • Maintained a safe and organized lab environment, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain lab standards.
  • Collected & tracked samples by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.


Spark Tester / Respooler

Marmon Defense
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by rigorously following established testing methods and practices.
  • Identified quality issues through thorough testing processes, enhancing overall product performance.
  • Collaborated with team members and managers to resolve defects and improve overall quality of products.
  • Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Operated and maintained testing equipment.
  • Collaborated with development teams to ensure understanding of specifications and requirements for a high-quality product.
  • Reduced downtime and increased productivity with leading and collaborating with team members on a 5S event.

Shipping & Receiving Lead

Marmon Defense
11.2009 - 04.2019
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
  • Keep a clean & organized warehouse.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Managed warehouse space allocation strategically to accommodate changing inventory needs throughout the year.
  • Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to maintain accuracy and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all freight and ground shipping companies.
  • Proactively identified issues or bottlenecks in the supply chain that could impact delivery times and worked collaboratively to resolve them.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies.
  • Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different departments in a timely manner.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for outgoing and incoming shipments.
  • Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing materials.
  • Led the shipping and receiving team in consistently meeting performance targets, contributing to overall company growth and success.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.

Education

No Degree -

Edison Community College
Naples, FL

High School Diploma -

Naples High School
Naples,FL
06-2005

Skills

  • Quality metrics
  • Documentation control
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Customer focus
  • ISO standards
  • Lean methodology
  • Six sigma
  • Quality process audits
  • 5S methodology
  • Quality management systems
  • Product inspection
  • Non-conformance reporting
  • First-article inspection
  • Continuous quality improvement
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Green Belt Certified

Timeline

Quality Team Lead

Marmon Defense
11.2023 - Current

Lab Technician

Marmon Defense
03.2021 - 11.2023

Spark Tester / Respooler

Marmon Defense
04.2019 - 06.2021

Shipping & Receiving Lead

Marmon Defense
11.2009 - 04.2019

No Degree -

Edison Community College

High School Diploma -

Naples High School

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