Vincent Chiarella
Eastlake,OH
Summary
Dedicated quality control professional experienced with aerospace machining. Expertise in managing inspection processes, executing root cause analysis, and calibrating gages. Consistently ensures adherence to industry standards while thriving in dynamic settings. Focused on enhancing quality practices and driving continual improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Worker
Porco Lounge and Tiki Room
Cleveland, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Preparing a variety of house-made syrups, cordials, and liquor blends for cocktails per recipe specifications.
- Assessing weekly use of those products to prioritize prep tasks and need-first use of ingredients.
- Baking and packaging cookies for distribution to customers, as well as baking an assortment of breads and desserts for the staff.
- Rotating stock regularly according to first-in-first-out policy.
- Maintaining cleanliness of prep area, including floors, counters, utensils, and equipment.
- Performing general maintenance duties for the bar, such as cleaning, tending glassware, and setting tables for service.
Baker
Self Employed
Eastlake, Ohio
07.2023 - Current
- Creating artisan cookies and desserts using traditional baking techniques and high-quality ingredients as a home business.
- Utilizing experience in quality control to provide a consistent product to customers, maximizing process efficiency, maintaining an organized inventory and workspace, and adhering to safe food practices.
- Improving service skills through taking bespoke orders from customers or explaining available offerings, and delivering goods in person.
Calibration Technician
Warren Precision Products
Warren, OH
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Calibrated precision measurement tools to uphold accuracy standards.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality and compliance.
- Operated and maintained calibration equipment in a clean, organized workspace.
- Collaborated with machinists to swiftly troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
- Performed root cause analysis and corrective actions for out-of-calibration findings.
- Repaired minor faults in measuring devices and coordinated repair/replacement activities.
- Scheduled services from external calibration vendors, overseeing on-site service providers.
- Documented calibration results and maintained asset traceability for audits using Gagetrak software.
Quality Control Supervisor
Warren Precision Products
Warren, OH
06.2012 - 07.2023
- Acted as the point of contact for customer complaints, initiating Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action plans.
- Coordinated with production and management teams to address quality issues promptly.
- Controlled the Nonconformance system and rework activities utilizing EstiTrak software.
- Tracked key data trends impacting quality targets, communicating quarterly summaries to the Management Review Team.
- Participated in internal and third-party vendor audits, providing support to the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Maintained current knowledge of ISO:9001, AS9100, and customers' supplier quality requirements.
- Identified resource needs, sourced new measurement and test instruments, and assisted with research of capital equipment purchases.
- Developed and implemented inspection processes and standards.
- Evaluated performance of a small team of inspectors, identified training needs, provided feedback, and recommended improvements.
- Prioritized the daily inspection schedule for QC staff based on customer need and feedback from sales team.
- Continued to perform inspections of aerospace, prototype, and first-run components.
- Prepared PPAP and First Article packages per customer contract requirements, and submitted supporting documentation through supplier portals.
- Oversaw and charted SPC activities for initial runs of new parts and two continuous-run components using MiniTab and Mitutoyo Measurlink software.
- Checked vendor certificates of all special processes for conformity to drawing requirements and administered system to ensure approved supplier credentials were current.
Quality Control Inspector
Warren Precision Products
Warren, OH
07.2003 - 06.2012
- Inspected precision machined products for conformance to customer blueprint specifications using a wide array of measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, height gages, thread rings and plugs, test indicators, hardness tester, optical comparator, manual CMM, Keyence measurement systems, and laser micrometers.
- Performed 1st piece, in-process, and final inspections in a fast-paced environment at the direction of the Quality Control Supervisor.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Inspected incoming materials from special process suppliers for defects and compliance with specifications.
- Reviewed material and process certifications for accuracy to purchase order requirements.
- Communicated nonconformances to production personnel and Quality Control Supervisor, and performed quarantine, sort, and/or rework actions as needed.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of components, and ensured part routers had been appropriately signed off at each operation.
- Assisted the Quality Control Supervisor with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action plans, as well as with internal and ISO registration audits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren G Harding High School
Warren, OH06-1997
Skills
- Quality System knowledge
- Root cause analysis
- Customer focus
- Gage calibration
- Product Inspection
- Process documentation
- Attentive and observant
- Time management
Timeline
Prep Worker
Porco Lounge and Tiki Room
08.2023 - Current
Baker
Self Employed
07.2023 - Current
Calibration Technician
Warren Precision Products
07.2023 - 02.2026
Quality Control Supervisor
Warren Precision Products
06.2012 - 07.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Warren Precision Products
07.2003 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Warren G Harding High School