Thomas Cardwell

• Enhanced process efficiency by identifying and resolving quality issues in manufacturing processes.
• Conducted root cause analysis to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased product reliability.
• Designed and executed experiments to validate process improvements, enabling data-driven decision-making for operational optimization.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality control plans, ensuring product consistency.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.

• Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
• Reduction of customer facing rejections by 50% implementing actionable quality processes
• Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
• Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.

• Defined and helped govern quality system by authoring procedures and work instructions.
• Performed quality control audits on pre-production supply chain, verifying continuity of raw materials.
• Established key performance metrics for quartz products used in semiconductor manufacturing, including corrective scenarios for failures.
• Created and implemented actionable plans to improve supplier quality, reducing incoming inspection through dock to stock program.

• Uploading alumni demographic information, pertaining to donations made.
• Using Microsoft tools such as excel and word to update online records for WSU staff, faculty, and students.
• Data analytics using Microsoft Excel and technical communication.

● Manufacturing bio ceramic cubic zirconia disk for dental implants using lathes, mills, and presses according to dimensions of the particular disk model.

● Checking bio ceramic disks for any defects or imperfections, assuring they abide by the companies and FDA’s stringent standards.

● Addressing design issues of the presses and jigs used to manufacture the ceramic disks.

• In conjunction with senior engineers, developed injection molding system for NPI projects