Wesley Lovendahl
Grantsville
Summary
To seek employment as a Quality Assurance Inspector Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing 8 years of related experience.
Experienced compliance professional with strong analytical skills and expertise in regulatory standards. Consistently ensures adherence to policies while fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in risk assessment, audit planning, and process improvement. Reliable and focused on achieving measurable results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
FQA Supervisor
Albany Engineered Composites
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2023 - 05.2026
- Supervised quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new FSQA staff.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain product quality and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Led investigations into customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of future occurrences.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to maintain a clean and safe working environment for employees.
- Reduced product recalls by conducting thorough audits and identifying potential risks.
Quality Inspector Level 3
Albany Engineered Composites
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Conducted thorough inspections of composite materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, enhancing overall quality assurance processes.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify areas for process improvements and efficiency gains.
- Trained new employees on inspection protocols and safety procedures, fostering a culture of quality awareness.
- Analyzed inspection data to identify trends and recommend enhancements in manufacturing practices.
- Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis initiatives to resolve recurring quality issues effectively.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
Final Quality Inspector Level 2
Albany International, BMR
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold best-in-class knowledge of products.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
Assistant Manager Set up Department
South Valley Motorsports
Draper, UT
02.2006 - 05.2018
- Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Spade Excavating
Bluffdale, UT
02.2003 - 02.2006
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Education
7-Yamaha Mechanic Certifications - Power Sports
Yamaha Mechanic U
Georgia01-2008
GED -
Valley High
Sandy Ut06-2008
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Testing Data Documentation
- Dimensional Measurement
- Specifications Conformance
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Instrument Calibration
- Blueprint Reading
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Forklift Training
- Safety Education
- OSHA Compliance
- Raw Materials Inspection and Testing
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Incident investigation
- Quality control techniques
- Employee training
- Product inspection
- Quality assurance management
- Documentation management
- Corrective action planning
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Quality inspection
- Quality control management
Accomplishments
- Have great attention to detail10 plus years powersports mechanic7 years Assistant Manager
- Lead Machine Shop-point of contact
Certification
ROMOR ARM Cert.
Timeline
FQA Supervisor
Albany Engineered Composites
04.2023 - 05.2026
Quality Inspector Level 3
Albany Engineered Composites
05.2020 - 04.2023
Final Quality Inspector Level 2
Albany International, BMR
05.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Manager Set up Department
South Valley Motorsports
02.2006 - 05.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Spade Excavating
02.2003 - 02.2006
GED -
Valley High
7-Yamaha Mechanic Certifications - Power Sports
Yamaha Mechanic U