Stuart Beckwith
Engineering Technician
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Engineering Technician specializing in quality control and 5S/FOD. Analytical thinker skilled at collecting data and executing product testing procedures with precision and ease. Over six years of lab (in process and mechanical labs) experience. Experience as a Technical Specialist certifying orders, verifying books are to a high standard, and ensuring timely delivery. Excellent computer and strong knowledge of GLIMS, Delmia, KnowledgeLake, AX, and many others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician
Hexcel Corporation
06.2021 - Current
- Revitalized a 5S/FOD program to increase audit completion from 38% in January 2022 to over 90% in July of 2022.
- Began implementing a new audit program in two out of five areas to trial and problem solve, with scheduled expansion to the other three areas.
- Participate in weekly audit walks to ensure lines/towers are tidied and in good operating condition.
- Create actions to correct issues (safety/mechanical/organizational) to get them corrected promptly.
- Revised 5S/FOD program forms to include a safety section with expanded audit tasks.
- Direct and instruct 5 teams, with upwards of 25 people in total.
- Maintained and delegated tasks relevant to 5S/FOD.
- Maintain and present weekly progress of 5S audits.
Technical Specialist
Hexcel Corporation
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Reviewed technical documents and ensure compliance within designated specifications and procedures.
- Ability to read, understand and enforce knowledge of the vast number of specifications and customers.
- Display knowledge and understanding of Delmia and SmartSolve to ensure material has no discrepancies and help ensure there are no escapes.
- Ensured material is shipping within the appropriate window dictated by the customer specification.
- Maintain a strong understanding and ability to navigate AX, KnowledgeLake, and LIMS to pull Customer Orders, corresponding schedules of deliveries as well as IPC and Main Lab test data.
- Create professional and legally binding certifications to be provided with material sent to the customer showing the standards that it is being held to.
- Supporting role in Source/DPRV/DSQR certifications to ensure product and certificate is correct and received on time.
- Prioritize urgent and new orders, Cert To Follow material, and Revised Logs to work with the customer to ensure timely deliveries are made.
- Shown proficiency in Quality Procedures and Processes to certify material is made to a high standard.
- Ability to work and communicate with Engineers (both Quality and Production), Supervisors, Customer Service Representatives, and Customers regarding any questions or issues that may arise.
Lab Technician II
Hexcel Corporation
01.2013 - 08.2020
- Operated, calibrated and maintained testing equipment.
- Safely start, operate and maintain autoclaves to create cured composite panels.
- Inspected products, components and materials for defects and compliance with tolerance standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for work to be performed.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Properly handle and dispose of chemicals according to SDS and OSHA guidelines.
- Use computers for various applications, such as SmartQC and LIMS for data entry of sample values such as RC, Vol, Flow, etc.
- Designed, built, and operated programs for Eastman/Gerber cutter used on manufactured carbon and glass fiber composites to create parts for later testing.
- Conducted machine test runs and prepared machines for operation and proper function of Water Jet.
- Designed, built, and operated programs using Water Jet to create accurate specimens for testing carbon fiber parts while ensuring maintenance and operation.
- Completed special cuts, including groves and bevels, to produce desired looks using wet saws, mills, and water jet equipment.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2022
High School Diploma -
Murray High School
Murray, UT05.2008
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Introductory knowledge of SQL, and Python
- Experience with Delmia, SmartSolve, AX, LIMS, KnowledgeLake, and Good Lab Practices
- Strong understanding and ability to certify material with great attention to detail
- Testing adherence according to customer specifications and procedures
- Practice and experience in Source Inspection and Final Product Inspection
- Ten years of experience working in Quality and Quality Control
- AS 13001 DPRV Certification from SAE (05/2021) and Lead Auditor Certification from DEKRA (06/2021)
- Team management experience
- Strong adherence to 5/6S and FOD standards
Certification
Certified DPRV for AS13001
- Have completed the AS13001 Delegate Product Release Verification Training requirements as well as AS9117 Delegate Product Release Verification. (Certificate Number 006738-44 and Applicant Number 6154845322)
Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor
- AS9100 Certification received from DEKRA in June 2021
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Hexcel Corporation
06.2021 - Current
Technical Specialist
Hexcel Corporation
08.2020 - 06.2021
Lab Technician II
Hexcel Corporation
01.2013 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Murray High School
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