TS SANDERG
Tooele,UT
Summary
Methodical QC Analyst skilled in developing protocols to positively impact manufacturing quality. Practiced at completing exhaustive tests of incoming materials, components and finished products. Proven experience within Manufacturing/Production industry performing direct hands-on work in QA and QC functions with strong familiarity of general practices. Focused Quality Control Supervisor offering strengths in team training, management and monitoring. Dedicated to improving system procedures and controls to maximize quality and minimize errors. Observant and detail-oriented in monitoring and improving production activities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER TECHNICIAN
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Evaluated environmental impacts of workspace and output
- Managed quality assurance initiatives
- Enhanced data gathering, extraction and analysis for diverse workflows and procedures
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality
- Investigated processes to develop maps and determine optimal improvement approaches
QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Purple
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Established inspection equipment to meet quality control standards
- Developed monthly reports showing inspections and improvements
- Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation
- Directed and supervised 8-10 employees involved in product inspection and quality control procedures
- Maintained QA programs
- Reported on short- and long-term trends in production to help management make proactive decisions
- Developed and initiated standards and methods to fully inspect, test and evaluate materials and completed work in fast pace production industry settings
- Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors
- Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures and tabulated data for detailed reports
- Trained personnel in proper sampling techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
01.2015 - 08.2020
- Verified and corrected calculations for design accuracy
- Wrote reports detailing key data before, during and after projects
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
- Controlled project costs by administering contracts and approving expenditures
- Implemented best practices to guide junior team members
- Established effective policies and procedures to help team members produce high-quality work
- Completed quality assurance reviews and final inspections
- Developed, implemented and maintained proactive maintenance practices
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing rules and regulations
- Confirmed product performance by performing tests and troubleshooting difficulties
- Operated specialized scientific equipment and performed complex procedures to execute high-level analytical testing tasks
- Advised chemists and laboratory technicians on existing and emerging quality control methods to enhance testing and research capabilities
- Monitored consumable laboratory supplies and replenished inventory to enable timely completion of testing activities
- Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products
- Generated technical reports and other documentation to record analytical test results and conclusions
- Carefully handled lab samples and disposed of waste by adhering to safety protocols
- Decreased lab spending 30% by purchasing cost-effective supplies and closely monitoring laboratory inventory
- Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
Jacobs Technology
10.2006 - 09.2014
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results
- Collaborated with supervision, engineering and other personnel on quality and performance improvements
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration, and control of inspection, measuring, and all test equipment
- Studied product blueprints before performing inspections
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Utah State University
Logan, UT06.1992
High School Diploma -
Tooele High School
Tooele, UTSkills
- Quality Auditor
- Processes implementation
- Safety operation procedures
- Quality control guidelines
- Procedural manual drafting
- Documentation preparation
- Performance improvement
- Reliability analysis
- Inspection Reporting
- Data Collection
- Dedication to product quality
- Technical Analysis
- Quality control tests
Timeline
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER TECHNICIAN
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Purple
03.2021 - 07.2021
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
01.2015 - 08.2020
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
Jacobs Technology
10.2006 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - General Studies
Utah State University
High School Diploma -
Tooele High School
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