Vladan Kostic
Washington,MI
Summary
Seasoned Quality Enginer / CMM programmer and operator, provides knowledgeable oversight for QT assurance and operating CMM machines and other measuring instruments within production settings. Bring more then 10 years of experience to monitoring, inspecting and managing complex gauges, tools, parts and fixtures, pulling latest technologies and equipment trends. Adherence to organizational output roadmap within strictly maintained, clean and safe work environment. Oriented approach to meeting organizational performance and regulatory safety thresholds while adhering QA mandates.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Prototype Quality Eng / Cmm Programmer /Quality Assurance Analyst
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc
Detroit, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Performed, Program, Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines.
- Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
- Maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
- Determined program operations sequences and chose appropriate probes.
- Tested, inspected and adjusted products in order to meet blueprint specifications.
- Met safety procedures and regulations, maintained equipment and provided preventive maintenance to maintain secure operations.
- Set up, adjusted or operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
- Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required results.
- Observed machines for proper functioning and made adjustments to meet specifications and complete work orders on-time and under budget.
- Maintained detailed production records to identify areas for improvement and maximize productivity.
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.
- Worked with team members to create efficient workflows, resulting in high productivity.
- Implemented internal auditing practices to create standards and statutory obligation compliance reports.
- Recommended improvements to systems and procedures for increased productivity.
- Maintained self-study program to enhance QA knowledge and skills.
- Utilized client satisfaction surveys to improve service quality.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- Analyzed quality assurance data to identify trends and develop and implement corrective action plans.
Cmm Programmer /Quality Analyst/ Fixture Builder
Romeo Technologies Inc
Romeo, MI
12.2014 - 03.2022
- Properly and safely selected, aligned, secured and removed holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
- Fully build and certified Quality, Check and Weld Fixtures
- Kept records of approved and defective units or final products.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Welded, heat treated and repaired worn and damaged equipment to optimize performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gimnazija Bora Stankovic
Serbia 06.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Managment
University Braca Karic
Serbia Automotive Technology
Macomb Community College
Warren, MISkills
- Quality Assurance Specialist automotive / aerospace
- CMM Programmer and Operator
- Pc Dmis
- Taurus Ez Dmis
- Keyence Scanners
- White / Blue Light Scan
- Check and Weld Fixtures
- Gage R&R
- GD&T
- Operational Data Analysis
- Quality Assurance Fixtures - QAF - Stellantis
- Quality Assurance Fixtures - ITECH/ETACH - GM
- Fixtures and Tooling Build / Certs
- Full Journeyman Machinist Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Planning & Organizing
- SP-11 Vendor submissions and prioritize releases QE
- Fixtures and tooling desing
- Precision Measurement
- AutoCAD/Catia/NX
- Faro Lasers Trackers
- Reverse Engineering
Timeline
Prototype Quality Eng / Cmm Programmer /Quality Assurance Analyst
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc
09.2022 - Current
Cmm Programmer /Quality Analyst/ Fixture Builder
Romeo Technologies Inc
12.2014 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Gimnazija Bora Stankovic
Some College (No Degree) - Managment
University Braca Karic
Automotive Technology
Macomb Community College
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