Sarah Valasin
Westland,MI
Summary
Thorough Quality Assurance professional highly skilled in manual and automated application testing.
Partners successfully with project management and development team members to put out high-quality software for customers.
Decisive in identifying problems at any stage of production.
Dedicated Quality Assurance Analyst/ Internal-External Auditor bringing over 10 years of experience and diligence to handle needs of large and complex products. Solid history in both manual and automated testing. Seek to apply expertise to growth-oriented, dynamic position. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
17
17
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst
Sensors Inc
Saline, MI
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Testing of incoming and outgoing components
- Evaluate whether products and services align with established quality standards
- Optimized quality control and assurance procedures by introducing 3 point checks
- Monitor and assess processes, products and services
- Identify any non-conformances
- Recommend, implement, and monitor preventative and corrective actions to ensure that quality standards are achieved.
- Compile and analyze statistical data
- Communicate all findings with Supervisor, Engineers, Customers and Suppliers
- Provided feedback on usability and suggest improvements to the product design teams.
- Created comprehensive test cases based on technical specifications or customer requests.
- Assisted other members of the QA team in identifying areas for improvement in processes and procedures.
Quality Assurance Analyst /Internal Auditor
Aero and Auto Stud Specialists
Whitmore Lake, MI
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Testing of all products using Computer Interfaced Johnson Tri rolls, Mitoyo Indicator, Rockwell Hardness Testers, Plugs, Gauges, 40,000lb universal testing machines, optical spectrographs, and chemical etching.
- Calibrated Micrometers, Calipers, Digital Tri rolls, and Optical Spectrograph weekly.
- Evaluate whether products and services align with established quality standards
- Monitor and assess processes, products and services
- Identify any non-conformances
- Recommend, implement and monitor preventative and corrective actions to ensure that quality standards are achieved
- Communicate any issues or non-conformances with appropriate parties.
- PPAP, CAR reports, and APQP
- Daily, weekly and monthly Internal Audits to ensure compliance with any and all ISO 9001-2015, AS9100 D, and IATF 16949-2016 certifications standards
Quality Assurance / Internal- External Auditor
Opta Minerals
Milan, MI
02.2022 - 06.2023
Opta>Report any non-conformances to Quality Supervisor or Quality Director.
3rd Party Quality Inspector
Automotive Quality And Logistics Inc
Livonia, MI
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Travel to various locations throughout Metro Detroit to inspect, measure, and gauge various parts, materials and components for various companies
- Meet with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers to discuss findings and possible resolutions if necessary
- Report findings and resolutions to Supervisor
Assembly /Automotive Technician
Tremec
Wixom, MI
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Verified the accuracy of assembly work using measuring instruments and gauges.
- Performed maintenance on machinery used in assembly operations.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine component parts needed for each assembly.
- Operated various hand tools and power tools to assemble components.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts during the assembly process.
- Utilized a variety of fasteners including screws, bolts, rivets, clamps for proper installation of components.
- Inspected completed assemblies for defects prior to shipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of components used in the assembly process.
- Provided technical assistance with troubleshooting issues related to the assembly process.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to safety protocols while performing tasks.
- Followed established quality control procedures throughout the entire assembly process.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe operation of machinery used in the assembly process.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that production goals were met within specified timeframes.
- Ensured that all equipment was operated properly and safely at all times.
- Adjusted machine settings as required based on product specifications or customer requirements.
- Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays.
- Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
Quality Inspector /Assembler
Linear AMS
Livonia, MI
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Inspect and measure plastic injection molded parts/components for non-conformity
- Report findings to Quality Supervisor as needed
- Communicate with suppliers, vendors, and customers about testing procedures, test findings and any changes made if needed
- Trim parts to fit dimensions/prints as needed
- Inventory control
Education
High School Diploma -
Tarpon Springs High School
Tarpon Springs, FL06.1994
Skills
- Deductive Reasoning
- Test Case Development
- Group Presentations
- QA Reporting
- Technical Analysis
- Hardware and Software Installation
- Best Practices and Methodologies
- Documentation and Materials
- Strategic Planning and Review
- Test Planning
- Improvement Recommendations
- Data Analysis
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Quality Processes
- Mastery of Quality Processes
- Call Monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Report Analysis
- Configuration Management
- Understanding of Evaluation Methodologies
- Process Implementation
- Mentoring and Training
- Issue Resolution
- Design Support
- Product Development
- Technical Support
- Supplier Audits
- Root Cause Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
- Peer Relationships
- Search Engine Optimization
- SharePoint
- Six Sigma
- SAP
- KRONOS
- Internal/External Auditing
- Data Collection
- Quality Management
- Calibration
- Assembly
- ISO 9001-2015
- IATF 16949-2016
- PPAP/APQP
Certification
- ISO Standards- Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
- IATF 16949-2016 Quality Management Specifics
- ISO Management Systems Audit
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Basics of Compliance Management
- Microsoft Excel Essentials
- Engineering Graphics and Solutions
- Advanced Diploma in Principles of Industrial Engineering
- AS9100 D
- ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Kaizen Approach Lean Methodology for Continuous Improvement
- Quality Management
- ISO 45001-2018 Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- ISO 14001-2015 Environmental Health Management Systems (EMS)
- ISO 9001-2015 Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions Explained
- OHSAS 18001-2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management
- 5S Lean Methodology on Workplace Optimization and Housekeeping
Timeline
Quality Assurance Analyst
Sensors Inc
08.2023 - 11.2023
Quality Assurance Analyst /Internal Auditor
Aero and Auto Stud Specialists
06.2023 - 08.2023
Quality Assurance / Internal- External Auditor
Opta Minerals
02.2022 - 06.2023
3rd Party Quality Inspector
Automotive Quality And Logistics Inc
12.2021 - 02.2022
Assembly /Automotive Technician
Tremec
12.2020 - 01.2021
Quality Inspector /Assembler
Linear AMS
02.2016 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Tarpon Springs High School
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