Thomas C. Bowser
NEW PARIS,PA
Summary
Experienced Quality lead and former Production supervisor with a strong manufacturing, quality assurance, FARO arm inspection, blueprint reading, and new product development. Recognized for leadership, problem solving, employee development, and driving continuous improvement. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards while supporting operational standards and customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality lead Tech 2
Mayville Engineering Company
Bedford, PA
08.2017 - Current
- Lead quality inspection activities for production and new product development
- Perform advanced dimensional inspections using FARO arm measurements equipment on new and existing products
- Support production development by validating part dimensions and identifying quality concerns before production release.
- Investigated quality issues and collaborated with production and engineering teams to implement corrective actions, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and minimize defects, fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and customer requirements and customer specifications.
- Trained and assisted employees on quality standards, inspection methods, and measurement techniques to enhance team competency.
- maintained accurate inspection records and communicated findings to management and engineers' team.
Supervisor Foam Department
Pomps Tires
Bedford, PA
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Supervised 20 employees to enforce safety protocols and ensure efficient production in department.
- Maintained all foam machines on a daily basis.
- Developed steps and procedures to train employees to correctly foam fill the tire assembly to the correct pressure.
- Revised and clarified all training procedures for employees.
- Monitored new employees throughout foam filling assembly process to ensure adherence to procedures.
- Taught and trained new employees on all job procedures.
- Conducted all interviews and coordinated with job agencies when needed to fill jobs.
- Filled daily orders for both domestic and international customers.
- Participated in quality and safety team meetings to identify and implement process improvements.
- Ensured that all employees maintained a safe environment as well assisted the team to make a quality product for the customers.
- Verified all incoming products and signed off on inspection.
Masonry Apprentice, labor
Tri-State Chimney Services
Bedford, PA
04.2009 - 06.2010
- Unloaded truck at job site to facilitate efficient work.
- Maintained ready access to materials, ensuring timely project completion.
- Arranged tools and materials at the job site to facilitate chimney repairs.
- Loaded the truck with the correct parts and material needed for the job.
Assembly Worker
Cannondale
Bedford, PA
07.2008 - 12.2008
- My job was to put front and rear brakes on bikes.
- I also installed brake cables.
Equipment Repair
JLG
Bedford, PA
09.2007 - 06.2008
- My job was to check equipment and make repairs if needed.
- If so I needed to replace the equipment with new parts.
- I took the motors out and checked for damaged hoses and lines.
Inventory Specialist
R.G.I.S Inventory Specialist
Altoona, PA
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Counted products to verify accuracy of totals for contracted business.
- Managed inventory counts to ensure precision in total figures.
Assembly Worker
Hunter Douglas
Cumberland, MD
06.2002 - 07.2006
- Prepared rails with appropriate hardware and slats for builders, facilitating seamless assembly.
- Cut rails for top and bottom of blinds to customer specifications, ensuring proper fit.
- Operated production line to maintain workflow and support efficient assembly processes.
Education
Welding Diploma - Welding With Print Reading
CTC
Altoona, PA06-2018
High school graduate - General Studies
Beall High School
Frostburg, MD06-2004
Skills
- Quality Management
- Quality auditing
- SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- Yellow Belt -Six Sigma certification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous improvement
- FARO Arm Inspection
- Production Supervision
- Employee training
- Leadership & Team Development
- Problem Solving
- Quality auditing
Certification
- Polyworks Training
- ASME Y14.5 Advanced GD&T Certificate
Timeline
Quality lead Tech 2
Mayville Engineering Company
08.2017 - Current
Supervisor Foam Department
Pomps Tires
09.2011 - 08.2015
Masonry Apprentice, labor
Tri-State Chimney Services
04.2009 - 06.2010
Assembly Worker
Cannondale
07.2008 - 12.2008
Equipment Repair
JLG
09.2007 - 06.2008
Inventory Specialist
R.G.I.S Inventory Specialist
09.2006 - 06.2007
Assembly Worker
Hunter Douglas
06.2002 - 07.2006
Welding Diploma - Welding With Print Reading
CTC
High school graduate - General Studies
Beall High School