Ralph James

• Improved lab efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
• Offering advanced analytical and communication
  skills, Understanding of Environmental Lab process from test equipment to understanding how the test hardware flows within lab
• Understanding of Cascade System: Compressor, Air Dryers, Chiller and Vibrations systems and its requirements to maintain product shipment.
• Led team of 18 laboratory technicians for 24/7 coverage ensuring high-quality performance and professional development.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines to meet all company policies for laboratory work.
• Collaborated with internal/external departments to improve overall complex testing procedures, improving overall staff competency.
• Participated in interdepartmental meetings to ensure open communication between teams, fostering collaborative work environment.
• Coordinated with external vendors for supply purchases or service requests as necessary.

Managed Environmental Lab from Personnel, Test Equipment and Chambers utilization.

• Assist Supervising lab activity for various programs to help meet customer contractual commitments.
• Make sure EV Lab operations in accordance with ISO 9000 guidelines and all company policies.
• Assisted with engineering qualification projects within EV Lab that supported company business goals.
• Maintained ongoing communication with program leadership through regular status updates.
• Help manage routine maintenance and repair of test equipment throughout EV Lab.
• Supervised and directed team for 24/7 work coverage within EV Lab to meet company hardware contract goals.
• Took care to maintain COMSEC operations and actions to preserve operational integrity.
• Worked towards long-term success of EV Lab projects by closely monitoring Chamber data. Build solid relationship with outside repair/maintenance vendors

• Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
• Completed and submitted monthly reports to support executive decision making.
• Decreased defect rate by 3% each year by applying process capability analysis and creating weekly defect reports.
• Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
• Implemented process improvements to increase yields, improve quality and reduce downtime.

• Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to maintain proactive control over automobile manufacturing process.
• Oversaw development and implementation of Demand Flow Technology (DFT) throughout manufacturing area.
• Developed streamlined manufacturing process, which boosted productivity by using lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.

• Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
• Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams and testing instruments.