Ryan Sheffer
Waverly,NE
Summary
Results-driven quality assurance professional with a wealth of experience in identifying defects and ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality products. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to effectively meet evolving project needs, ensuring reliable and timely delivery. Expertise in both manual and automated testing, problem-solving, and clear communication. Valued for reliability and proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Function Tester
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
05.2024 - Current
- Ability to follow extremely technical documents and ensure all functions work properly
- Perform assembly, wiring, rework and testing duties using IPC (Association Connecting Electrical Industries) and customer specifications on NYCT R211 project
Quality Control Team Leader
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Trained and mentored 5 new inspectors and ensured they understand the workload and responsibilities they will be undertaking
- Ensured final inspections and shipping preparations were met to customer guidelines
- Managed up to 15 employees performing quality assurance and car shipment preparation and finalization in an ISO 9001 compliant facility
Inspector
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Ensured both inspection and production quality met customer satisfaction, industry criteria and strict production timelines
- Reported and documented non-conforming material to have returned to the vendor
Wiring Team Leader
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Inspected shift of 20 employees wiring work to meet customer and industry specifications
- Directed production operators in wiring and rework responsibilities using IPC wiring specifications both on the production line and in a high voltage testing facility for WMATA-7000 Series, LIRR-M9, Metro-North M8 projects
- Managed shift of 20 employees and assigned work loads to ensure strict production guidelines were met
- Reduced shift wiring defects by 25% by assessing repairs needed, communicating with effected employees and ensuring defects were minimized
Wiring Operator
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Ensured product meets customer specifications and industry IPC standard
- Performed wiring and rework duties for projects including WMATA-7000 Series, LIRR-M9, Metro-North M8
Set-Up Tech
Molex
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Set-up up to molding injection press to engineering specifications
- Meticulously checked products for defects with appropriate blueprints to ensure quality product
- Ensured molding press continuously ran safely and efficiently within specified guidelines
Education
Skills
- Inspect products meticulously
- Technology/Computer applications
- Lean Manufacturing/5S
- Quality Management Systems
- Leadership
Awards
Metrology, Business Communications, Math, Blueprint Reading and Function Test Employee of the Month 12/2024
Timeline
Function Tester
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
05.2024 - Current
Quality Control Team Leader
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
06.2023 - 05.2024
Inspector
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
08.2020 - 06.2023
Wiring Team Leader
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
06.2018 - 08.2020
Wiring Operator
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Rail Car Plant
01.2017 - 06.2018
Set-Up Tech
Molex
12.2015 - 01.2017
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