Sandra Gallagher
Massillon,OH
Summary
Results-driven Senior Quality Assurance Inspector with 37 years of experience at RW Screw LLC, adept at enhancing operational efficiency through the development of quality assurance protocols. Skilled in inspection techniques and mentoring, I successfully led training sessions and implemented corrective actions, significantly improving product validation and defect identification processes. Committed to excellence and collaboration in quality assurance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Inspector
RW Screw LLC
Massillon, OH
02.1989 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led training sessions for junior inspectors on inspection techniques and quality control measures.
- Analyzed inspection data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly and effectively.
- Utilized statistical process control tools to monitor product quality and performance metrics.
- Managed documentation of inspection results, ensuring accurate records for audits and compliance checks.
- Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
- Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
- Reviewed technical specifications during product development stages to ensure alignment with industry regulations and customer requirements.
- Coordinated calibration schedules for measuring equipment, maintaining accuracy standards essential for reliable data collection in inspections.
- Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures related to QA activities, cultivating a collaborative work environment focused on excellence.
- Analyzed historical data from past projects to identify patterns in defects/errors leading to more efficient detection methods.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Massillon High School
Massillon, OH Skills
- Inspection techniques
- Micrometers
- Calibration Documentation including ISO & IATF Calibration Audits
- First-article inspection
- ISO standards
- PPAPS & Studies
- Program TESA Brown & Sharp and Roundest
- CMM Usage
- Repair Calipers and Micrometers
- Check Heat Treat and Plating
- Product validation
- Quality metrics monitoring
- Problem investigations
- Visual inspections
- Inspections and reviews
- Quality processes
- Training and mentorship
- Inspection documentation
- Safety procedures
- Documentation review
- Auditing techniques
- Corrective action implementation
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Visual inspection
- Defect identification
- Measurement techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Non-conformance reporting
- Sampling procedures
- Equipment calibration
- Specifications reading
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Inspector
RW Screw LLC
02.1989 - Current
High School Diploma -
Massillon High School