Scarlette Sondergeld
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Talented Quality Control Inspector driven to improve product quality in manufacturing environments. Provider of relevant and effective product and component tests. Eager to help manufacturers eliminate production errors and increase successful manufacturing figures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
BlueOval SK
Glendale, KY
07.2024 - Current
- Performed daily setup, calibration and analysis of particle slides, utilizing SEM Microscopes at an on-site lithium-ion battery research and development laboratory.
- Prepared test samples for quality analysis, focusing on environmental cleanliness, ensuring Ford Motor Company's industry standards were being met.
- Mentored new Quality Engineers, Supervisors and Team Members in preventative maintenance relative to Microscopy, specifically, SEM (scanning electron microscope) involving filament exchanges, lubrication, vacuum pump upkeep and system calibration to maintain image quality and accuracy of results.
- Provided monthly inventory checklist of laboratory supplies.
- Documented, saved and streamlined accurate analyzation results via Libra office.
- Led quality control team ensuring workspace cleanliness and 5s compliance.
- Enhanced data efficiency by replacing free-text entry with selectable drop-down options ensuring data integrity.
- Inspected battery cells for contamination, defects, corrosion and charging related issues.
- Utilized digital micrometers, calipers and gauges to perform dimensional checks and surface inspections.
- Maintained appropriate scrap segregation of individual battery components to ensure safety measures and operational requirements were upheld.
- Operated and monitored lithium ion battery Assembly, Module and Pack machines.
- Conducted in process and final inspections to authenticate quality compliance and adherence to Ford's specifications.
- Conducted routine audits of production processes, equipment functionality and data analysis.
- Documented inspection results and communicated findings to quality Supervisor, in addition to playing a key role in turning challenges into company success by utilizing STAR.
- Responsible for organizing a team and delegating individual tasks to implement the 5S system.
- Assisted with optimized spacial arrangement, logical flow of movement, noise reduction strategies and ergonomic comfort of five individual battery laboratories at BlueOval SK.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
Production Technician
Martinrea Heavy Stamping (staffing agency)
Shelbyville, KY
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated stamping machines to produce high-quality metal components.
- Monitored production lines for safety and efficiency compliance.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished parts to ensure specifications met standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Documented production processes and reported findings to supervisors regularly.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Trained new personnel in operating procedures for various pieces of production equipment.
- Ensured that all materials used met required standards before use in production operations.
- Reported and documented unsafe conditions and faulty equipment.
- Reported any nonconformities or discrepancies in product quality to supervisors.
- Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
- Conducted routine maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
- Recorded daily production data into an electronic database system for tracking purposes.
Production technician
Johnson Controls
Taylor, MI
04.2015 - 12.2023
- Completed seating systems for numerous Ford vehicles on highly automated just in time assembly lines featuring conveyor systems and part handling robots.
- Tested seating for functionality airbag and seat warmer operation utilizing specialized inline and end of line testing equipment including crash test sleds for safety validation.
- Utilized lorax and overhead model rail conveyors to ensure a continuous inefficient supply of parts to assembly points.
- Monitored production lines for efficiency and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas for safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards consistently.
- Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
- Documented production logs by entering data into computer system.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
- Reported any nonconformities or discrepancies in product quality to supervisors.
- Worked closely with management staff in developing strategies for improving productivity levels.
Education
Jomesa Microscopy - Microscopy
BlueOval SK
Level 4 Matrix
Blue Oval Sk
Skills
- SEM microscopy
- Quality analysis
- Equipment calibration
- Dimensional inspection
- Contamination detection
- Data management
- Production efficiency
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Sampling procedures
- Product inspection
- Quality control
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
BlueOval SK
07.2024 - Current
Production Technician
Martinrea Heavy Stamping (staffing agency)
12.2023 - 07.2024
Production technician
Johnson Controls
04.2015 - 12.2023
Jomesa Microscopy - Microscopy
BlueOval SK
Level 4 Matrix
Blue Oval Sk