Tyler Adkins
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Results-driven Quality Engineer with extensive experience at AFC Stamping & Production, specializing in control plan development and root cause analysis. Proven track record in enhancing product quality and reliability, leading to a 15% improvement in inspection efficiency. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
AFC Stamping & Production
Dayton, OH
05.2025 - Current
- Ownership in creating and amending Control Plans, FMEAS, Flow Diagrams, and Floor Documentation
- I issue PPAPS and sign off on supplier PPAPS.
- I issue RMA's to our customers who find non conforming product and MRN's to any supplier who sends us non-conforming material.
- I complete 8D's and corrective actions.
- I lead internal and external audits.
- Conduct process audits, layered audits, and supplier audits.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Trained staff on quality assurance protocols and best practices.
- Led initiatives to streamline inspection workflows, improving efficiency by 15%.
- Analyzed data trends to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw audits and inspections, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Developed and maintained inspection procedures for production components.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring a seamless audit process with minimal findings or discrepancies noted.
- Coordinated with customer service to address quality complaints, providing swift corrective actions that improved client trust.
- Improved supplier reliability with thorough assessment and feedback mechanisms, fostering stronger partnerships.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative solutions to quality challenges.
Quality Control Technician
AFC Stamping & Production
Dayton, OH
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Floor Inspections, Document Control,
- Issuing Master Parts, Poka Yokes Parts, and Instructions,
- Creating Floor Documentation
- Perform various tests on our Tire Hoist Assemblies,
- Gather SPC data on key dimensions.
- I do daily GEMBA metrics from the previous day and post the results in each work area as well as participate in daily GEMBA walks.
- I ensure gauges do for calibration each month are taken to the lab to be recalibrated.
- Prepped and helped perform weld macros along side lab technician.
- Made changes to Control Plans, FMEAS, and Flow Diagrams.
Quality Control Inspector
BarSplice Products
Dayton, OH
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing inspection data and recommending process adjustments for optimal quality control.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Control of non conforming material
- Final product audits
Machine Operator
BarSplice Products
Dayton, OH
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance overall productivity.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols, equipment usage, and operational procedures.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Operated and controlled CNC Lathes, Vertical Mills, and Threading equipment.
Education
No Degree - Industrial And Systems Engineering
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-2025
No Degree - Industrial And Systems Engineering
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-2025
No Degree - Industry And Systems Engineering
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH12-2024
No Degree - Industrial And Systems Engineering
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH08-2024
No Degree -
Simple Que
Tipp City, OH05-2023
High School Diploma -
Fairborn Digital Academy
Fairborn, OH05-2011
Skills
- Control plan development
- Non-conforming material reports
- Root-cause analysis
- Quality management system
- Customer service
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Quality documentation
- Failure modes and effects analysis
- Inspection methods
- Corrective action planning
- Advanced product quality planning
- Process validation
- Inspection processes
- Materials inspection
- PPAP submissions
- Lean six sigma
- Measurement system analysis
- ISO 9000 standards
- Computer skills
- Internal audit coordination
- External audit support
- Statistical process control
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Quality Engineer
AFC Stamping & Production
05.2025 - Current
Quality Control Technician
AFC Stamping & Production
08.2021 - 04.2025
Quality Control Inspector
BarSplice Products
08.2019 - 04.2021
Machine Operator
BarSplice Products
06.2013 - 08.2019
No Degree - Industrial And Systems Engineering
Sinclair Community College
No Degree - Industrial And Systems Engineering
Sinclair Community College
No Degree - Industry And Systems Engineering
Sinclair Community College
No Degree - Industrial And Systems Engineering
Sinclair Community College
No Degree -
Simple Que
High School Diploma -
Fairborn Digital Academy