Richard D. Reed
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented QA Inspector with a strong focus on visual inspection, documentation review, and compliance with quality standards. Committed to enhancing product reliability and ensuring safety through rigorous inspection processes.
Professional with strong background in quality assurance, prepared for this role. Skilled in identifying discrepancies, enforcing compliance, and ensuring product integrity. Strong focus on collaboration and consistently achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with unwavering commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
Experienced Quality Control Inspector skilled at inspections, assessments and reporting on quality issues. Accomplished at helping companies dramatically improve production through quality control enhancements. Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements.
Overview
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1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Inspector
ATSER, LP
Houston, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of materials and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues promptly and implement solutions effectively.
- Streamlined QA documentation by maintaining organized records of all inspections, tests, and findings.
- Performed detailed visual inspections of products, resulting in fewer defective units reaching customers.
- Analyzed test results and identified trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives within workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Delivered timely and accurate reports on test results, facilitating informed decision-making for product improvements.
- Conducted visual inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Led quality control inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
QA/QC Inspector
System One Services
Aiken, SC
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspection activities, providing timely reporting to management on key performance indicators related to quality assurance efforts.
- Enhanced supplier quality by conducting regular audits and providing feedback for improvement.
- Optimized testing procedures to more efficiently identify potential failures.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
QA/QC Technician
Amec Foster Wheeler Wood
Augusta, GA
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted thorough inspections of materials and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Implemented and maintained quality control procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues proactively.
- 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.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
LaPorte High School
La Porte, TXSkills
- Visual inspection
- Measurement techniques
- Documentation review
- Sampling methods
- Visual inspections
- Inspections and reviews
- Quality processes
- Inspection documentation
- Safety procedures
- OSHA compliance
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved testing which led to required specifications and standards being met.
Certification
Civil qualifications with National Institute of Engineering Tactician (NICET) Level II in Asphalt, Soils and Concrete
- ACI, American Concrete Institute, Level II
- Certified Concrete Plant Inspector , NQ1 with Vogel, Nuclear Plant in Augusta,GA, Dec. 2016 to August 2018
- Certified Concrete Inspector, NQ1 with Savannah River Site, Aiken SC, Sept. 2018 to July 2023
- Certified Soils in lab and Field NQ1, with Savannah River Site, Aiken, SC, Sept 2018 to July 2023
- Q Qualification, Savannah River Site, Aiken, SC. Aug 2021 to July 2023, National Security
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
QA Inspector
ATSER, LP
07.2023 - Current
QA/QC Inspector
System One Services
09.2018 - 07.2023
QA/QC Technician
Amec Foster Wheeler Wood
12.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
LaPorte High School