Nichole Middaugh
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
Distinguished professional with experience in the engineering industry, specializing in quality assurance, process improvement and developing quality standards. Skilled in utilizing root-cause analysis, FMEAs and PPAPs. Proven ability to drive process improvements and increase customer satisfaction. Adept at working collaboratively with engineering teams, suppliers and customers to ensure product quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineering Technician
Kymera International LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions for process improvements.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications, and test protocols to ensure accuracy of products.
- Monitored daily activities within the quality and EHS assurance departments using ISO guidelines.
- Managed the document control process to verify compliance with quality, customer and environmental standards.
- Verified materials used in production met predetermined quality requirements. If a nonconformance was identified the appropriate corrective action was put into place.
- Internal auditing of the quality and EHS systems for compliance with ISO standards.
- Assisted with developing a comprehensive environmental, health and safety management system that meets ISO 14001 and 45001 certification requirements.
- Oversaw workers including supervisors, inspectors, and laboratory workers engaged in training, testing and production activities.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in performance and capability.
- Coordinated calibrations testing with contract laboratories. Initiated and maintained the maintenance contracts with companies like LECO and Malvern PANaltical.
Quality Technician
Witzenmann USA
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Trained and supervised team members on quality control processes and procedures.
- Led daily operations of quality control, including inspections, testing and documentation.
- Participated in internal assessments and audits as required.
- Wrote and revised standard quality control operational procedures, including SOP, work instructions and gage fixture instructions.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues related to production, materials, or processes.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 14001 45001
Quality Team Leader
Century Plastics
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Established effective communication channels between departments to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
- Reviewed drawings and blueprints for conformance with design specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results and corrective actions taken when required.
- Mentored team members on best practices to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Identified potential defects before they reached our customers, up to and including stopping production in cases of serious defects.
- Operated specialized instruments to inspect finished products before shipment.
- Coordinated with shift management to establish clear expectations and complete daily quality assignments.
Education
No Degree - Chemistry
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Non-conforming material reports
- Team Leadership
- Failure Investigation and Analysis
- SOP Development
- ISO 9001 Knowledge
Certification
- Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 [MMTC]
- Internal Auditor for ISO 14001 [MMTC]
- Internal Auditor for ISO 45001 [MMTC]
- CPR and First Aid [American Heart Association]
Timeline
Quality Engineering Technician
Kymera International LLC
03.2022 - Current
Quality Technician
Witzenmann USA
04.2020 - 03.2022
Quality Team Leader
Century Plastics
09.2016 - 04.2020
No Degree - Chemistry
Wayne State University
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