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WHITNEY HINSON
Summary
Detail-driven Metrology and Quality professional skilled in dimensional inspection and team mentorship. Developed complex CMM programs and led critical inspections, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration among technicians to achieve significant quality enhancements in production processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician, Metrology
Tesla GFNV
Sparks, NV
01.2026 - Current
- Metrology operations at Level 4 scope, connecting across alternative shift technicians across 50+ concurrent work orders
- Authored complex CMM programs for CM4D reporting and executed P1-Critical inspections on Model 3/Y battery components to maintain quality standards
- Mentored junior technicians, directed QEs on inspection methodology, and coordinated CMM vendor resolutions
Metrology Technician
GE Appliances, A Haier
LaFayette, GA
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Developed measurement plans, instructed Blueprint Reading and Precision Measurement classes, and supported PPAP/Gage R&R qualifications
- Monitored trends in measurement results over time to detect potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
Quality Supervisor
Volkswagen Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Supervised production quality in high-volume automotive manufacturing; audited supplier performance and delivered leadership reports
3D Scan / CMM Technician
GE Appliances, A Haier
LaFayette, GA
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed CMM and 3D scan inspections for NPI and production; led root cause investigations and designed measurement fixtures
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
Quality Control Lead
CFL USA LLC
Adairsville, GA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Led UV Department quality operations including audits, NCR issuance, personnel training, and corrective action planning
Quality Control Technician
Shaw Industries
Calhoun, GA
06.2015 - 10.2021
- Monitored production quality, mentored personnel, and participated in QA audits over a 6-year tenure
Shift Lead
Beaulieu of America
Dalton, GA
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed operator training programs, assessed performance, and identified knowledge gaps to drive team improvement
Skills
- Polyworks PC-DMIS Camio GOM Zeiss (ScanBox)
- Windchill Creo Jira Dataloop CM4D
- CMM 3D Scanning Scan Box Light Table Romer Arm Faro CreoForm MetraScan
- GD&T PPAP Gage R&R / MSA Blueprint Reading SOP Development Non-Conformance Reporting
Core Competencies
Quality Assurance & Risk Assessment
Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Process Improvement & Standardization
Vendor & Supplier Coordination
NPI Program Support
Data-Driven Decision Making
Dimensional Analysis
SOP Authoring & Work Instructions
Timeline
Engineering Technician, Metrology
Tesla GFNV
01.2026 - Current
Metrology Technician
GE Appliances, A Haier
10.2023 - 01.2026
Quality Supervisor
Volkswagen Chattanooga
09.2023 - 10.2023
3D Scan / CMM Technician
GE Appliances, A Haier
05.2022 - 09.2023
Quality Control Lead
CFL USA LLC
10.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Control Technician
Shaw Industries
06.2015 - 10.2021
Shift Lead
Beaulieu of America
10.2013 - 06.2015