Raymond Lawton
Stoneboro,PA
Summary
To secure a Quality Engineer role in a dynamic company that offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Versatile, accomplished professional offering 20-plus years of experience in the field of Quality and welding. Extensive experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control with written procedures used in commercial & and nuclear power plants. A performance-driven individual with success in delivering supervision, planning & and scheduling while staying focused on Quality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Specialist
Kiewit
07.2024 - Current
- Promote and maintain effective communications and relations (verbally and in writing) with district management, project management teams, and engineers/clients as required.
- Examine and inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may be encountered; take corrective action as needed.
- Listen to employee and supervisor suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns, and recommendations, evaluate each, and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
- Identify potential safety hazards and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the KEG Quality Management System and procedures and promote standardization.
- Develop and complete Welding Procedure Qualification Records and Welding Procedure Specifications.
- Manage Welding Procedure Specification log and files for assigned districts.
- Stay abreast of and promote state-of-the-art and innovative welding techniques, special processes, and procedures
- Research technical welding matters and distribute reference material to support the district and projects
- Assist in conducting project quality audits and reports.
- Manage American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Master Data Reports and Repair Report processing and registration with the National Board.
- Train and mentor junior welding engineers and technicians
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations within the industry, ensuring company practices remained compliant at all times.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
Quality Specialist
SMS Group
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Responsible for implementing company quality standards of external providers
- Responsible for Document discrepancies by filing non-conformance reports and working with the purchasing, quality, and engineering departments to work toward a resolution
- Responsible for monitoring, and inspecting steel-making components that go into steel manufacturing plants
- Review external provider-required QA documents.
- Responsible for data entry and documentation within the standard MS Office suite
- Coordinate work assignments, managing final inspection at external providers.
- Interacts with project managers and engineers on Quality-related issues with external issues, Identifying issues and finding issues with products and manufacturing systems: Propose solutions to problems found in products and manufacturing systems.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Inspected items and compared them against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
Quality Supervisor
Mercer Forge
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for all Quality lab activities associated with precision forging, supervising, and directing the activities of all Quality Auditors, etc
- Duties and Responsibilities include all of the following: Oversee Magnetic Particle Inspection Department and Final Audit process
- Directing the training of 7 Quality Auditors including the monitoring and measuring of employee performance evaluations
- Manage all material review board functions
- Support QMS changes as they occur and support Continuous Improvement in safety, quality, manufacturing, and productivity
- Perform inspection equipment calibrations and manage the calibration program
- Enhanced product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and providing comprehensive feedback to production teams.
- Oversaw the department of 7 by supervising daily operations, providing technical support, and coordinating personnel.
- Reduced customer complaints by addressing root causes of quality issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Directed and supervised 7-9 employees involved in product inspection and quality control procedures.
- Promoted a safety-first mindset among team members through regular training sessions on safe work methods and equipment usage protocols.
- Implemented robust documentation systems for tracking non-conformances, corrective actions, preventative measures, and process improvements over time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish quality standards and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Conducted root cause analyses on recurring defects leading to long-lasting solutions and increased customer satisfaction.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from team members, recognizing their contributions, and implementing suggestions for process enhancements.
Quality Control Technician
Erie Forge & Steel
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for Quality Control Inspections of marine propulsion components for the United States Navy
- Daily duties include dimensional inspections of propulsion components using various gauges
- (Depth Mics, ID Mics, Calipers, Vernier Gauges, etc
- Other duties include wet and dry magnetic inspections and Dye Penetrant inspections of marine propulsion components
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed of items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Improved communication between departments by acting as a liaison between production and engineering teams on quality matters.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
SR. Quality Control Technician
System One
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Inspections of coal boilers and nuclear boiler components
- Sub Contracted to Orrvilon Inc
- To perform various inspections of Metamic HT panels and Friction Stir welding of Multi-Purpose Canister (MPC) baskets
- Performing VT and mechanical inspections of Chornobyl Fuel Tubes
- Traveled to Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant to the town of Pripyat in Ukraine to assist in product inspections and to assist in the development of new Quality Plans
- Contracted to Holtec International to conduct Quality Control inspections of Multi-Purpose Canister (MPC) lid welding at various nuclear power plants
- Supervise various personnel in handling and inspection techniques
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
QC/ NDE Technician
WESDYNE International
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: (Saint Lucie Power Plant, Florida)
- Inspections of coal boilers and nuclear boiler components
- Various duties; Track handler, Manual Phased Array, Manual UT of Pipes and Discharge Nozzles, Safety Injection Lines
- (Beaver Valley Power plant)
- PT exams and containment wall Thickness readings
- QC at DC Cook for reactor core Baffle Bolt Replacement
- BOP inspections at various other Nuclear Power plants
- Some FAC testing at Three Mile Island
- Assist with RT as required
- (Saint Lucie Power Plant, Florida)
Sr. Quality Control Technician
System One
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: (Holtec International)
- Conduct QC inspections
- Responsible for Receipt and in-processing inspections of Dry cask and wet rack containers
- Offsite surveillance inspections for HI STAR 63 units
- QC at Monroe power plant performing inspections of water wall panel replacements
- (Holtec International)
Quality Control Technician
Robinson Fans
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Visual and dimensional inspections of fan casings and wheels
- Conducted final QC inspections of all finished products
- PT, MT & and UT inspection as needed
- Assist with RT as required
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Parks And Recreation/Law Enforcement
Butler County Community College
ButlerSome College (No Degree) - Mechanical Studies
Ivy Tech State College
Elkhart, INSome College (No Degree) - Photography
NAS Pensacola, US Naval School of Photography
Pensacola, FLPennsylvania Culinary Institute
Skills
- Documentation control
- Product inspection
- Supplier Quality
- Corrective actions
- Calibration management
- Quality improvements
- Decision-making
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Detail-oriented
- Documentation and reporting
- Non-compliance assessments
- Critical thinking
Certification
- AWS – CWI, 19082771
- ASNT-TC-1A Magnetic Particle Level II
- ASNT-TC 1A Ultrasonic Level I
- ASNT-TC-1A Liquid Penetrate Level II
- ASNT-TC-1A VT Level II
- Mechanical Level II
- RSO certification
- Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training, with IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Emphasis from Exemplar Global and Cuyahoga College
- Blueprint reading certification from Ivy State College
- Friction Stir Weld Certification from Orrvilon Manufacturing Company, Orville Ohio
Military Experience
- United States Navy, Quality Control Maintenance Technician, Honorable
- National Guard, E-5/ 11B, Honorable
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Kiewit
07.2024 - Current
Quality Specialist
SMS Group
10.2019 - 05.2024
Quality Supervisor
Mercer Forge
01.2017 - 01.2019
Quality Control Technician
Erie Forge & Steel
01.2017 - 12.2017
SR. Quality Control Technician
System One
01.2012 - 01.2017
QC/ NDE Technician
WESDYNE International
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sr. Quality Control Technician
System One
01.2007 - 01.2010
Quality Control Technician
Robinson Fans
01.2004 - 01.2007
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Parks And Recreation/Law Enforcement
Butler County Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Studies
Ivy Tech State College
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
NAS Pensacola, US Naval School of Photography
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