Raul Talavera
South milwaukee,WI
Summary
Results-driven Quality Technician with extensive experience at Regalrexnord, specializing in CMM programming and PPAP processes. Proven track record in reducing scrap rates and enhancing operational efficiency through Lean manufacturing initiatives. Skilled in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, with strong adaptability to evolving quality standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician
Regalrexnord
02.2013 - Current
- CMM programming with Zeiss Calypso.
- OGP Vision system Programming.
- Took over the in-process inspection responsibility's, keeping and maintaining the scrap and customer return PPM below the target goal.
- Conducting PPAP's for incoming vendor parts to ensure compliance to drawings.
- Completing First article Inspections .
- Assisted in maintaining quality control processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
- Contributed to ISO certification renewals by diligently preparing required documentation and participating in annual audits.
- Participated in Lean Manufacturing initiatives by identifying areas of waste, streamlining processes, and reducing overall production time without sacrificing quality standards.
Gear Lab Inspector
Milwaukee Gear
04.2010 - 02.2013
- Conducted thorough inspections of gear products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Analyzed inspection data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for defects.
- Non Destructive testing using magnetic particle inspection.
- Programming Gleason gear measuring machines.
- Gage setup for shop floor employees.
- Precise inspections using Brown & Sharp CMM
Quality Technician
Wesco Machine Products
09.2006 - 04.2010
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Created Inspection documentation for operators to perform AQL.
Skills
- First-article inspection
- PPAP
- CMM programming ( Zeiss Calypso )
- Vision system programming ( OGP )
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- SAP
- Magnetic Particle Inspection
- Lean manufacturing
- Word / Excel
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Inspection hard gages
Timeline
Quality Technician
Regalrexnord
02.2013 - Current
Gear Lab Inspector
Milwaukee Gear
04.2010 - 02.2013
Quality Technician
Wesco Machine Products
09.2006 - 04.2010
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