Zachary Smith

Received Amphenol products determined to be nonconforming by the customer. I would analyze the parts and determine if the return was valid or not. If parts were nonconforming, I would then perform causal analysis in an attempt to determine the origin of the defect, usually by reviewing the manufacturing process and discussing with the floor workers and other quality engineers. Corrective actions would be established and parts would be reworked if necessary.

Worked in a five-person intern group to design, evaluate, and present a measurement system for a conformity requirement for parts. Worked within the typical operating procedures for the company, including registering all parts under a part number for traceability.

Organized internal and customer documents to revitalize document storage software and improve interface.

Performed a quality analysis to determine the most common defects and where they occurred. I then delved into the processes that produce the most defects and devised potential methods to mitigate future errors.

Takeaways:

• Industry standard quality procedures (root cause analysis, manufacturing procedure analysis, quality requirement documentation)
• Importance of quality in engineering and its operations within a company (traceability of materials, audits, continuous improvement plans)
• General manufacturing process
• Usefulness of communication between supplier and customer (with Amphenol as the customer and as the supplier)
• Understanding of specialized inventory software and procedures to issue work orders
• Importance of communication amongst other engineers as well as employees on the manufacturing floor
• Mil-aero requirements

• Handled transactions as well as managing/ counting cash and receipts.
• Maintained cleanliness of products and restocked items.
• Filled in after school when company was short staffed.