Anthony R. Mason

*** ********* ** *** ****, PA, *6301

acuxfj@r.postjobfree.com

814-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished leader with a thorough understanding of electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing systems, with a great deal of hands-on experience with all systems and their accompanying blueprints. Highly attentive, detail-oriented problem solver in all situations confronted with. Very self-motivated, mission-driven with an innate ability to acquire and retain knowledge quickly.

WORK EXPERIENCE

5/2016-present: Quality Engineer Ibis Tek, LLC Saxonburg, PA

Designs, installs, and evaluates quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques. Enterprises and specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. Analyzes production and service limitations and standards and recommends revision of specifications.

Formulates quality assurance policies and procedures and conducts training on quality assurance concepts and tools as needed. Regularly interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineering, and other parts of the organization on quality related issues. Uses strong understanding of statistical methods and quality tools (e.g., SPC, CpK, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage R&R, PPAP, etc.) to drive defect PPM to near zero.

Exercises strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001:2008. Familiarity in supplier quality management with solid analytical skills with emphasis on root cause and data analysis. Experienced in use of root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Why, 8D, fishbone, etc.), and Six Sigma experience.

11/2015-5/2016: Quality Assurance Specialist GE Power Conversion Pittsburgh, PA

Responsible for leading the expansion and maintenance of Quality System metrics, reporting and operating mechanisms to help drive the site quality objectives. Piloting the development and maintenance of Quality System metrics, including: Complaint Metrics, CAPA Metrics, MDR/C&R Metrics, Audit Metrics, Production and Process Control Metrics, Training Metrics, Purchasing Metrics, Design Control Metrics. Supporting the preparation and execution of Quality Management Reviews at site.

Implements and completes surveillance / inspection programs and evaluation of supplier QA programs to ensure conformance with established QA plans, policies and procedures.

Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews using Six Sigma, 8D, and 5 Why methodologies; prepares and completes action plans; implements production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifies and resolves problems; completes audits; determines system improvements; and implements change.

6/2013-10/2015: Quality Assurance Specialist Tenova Core Inc. Coraopolis, PA

Liable for all quality issues, internal and supplier based, adherence to all quality applications and standards to include ISO-9001, ASTM, AISC, AWS, and ANSI.

Sustained sourcing and procurement sub-contract and vendor quality by collaborating with project buyers, project management, and other members of management; aimed at finding, evaluating and engaging suppliers of goods and services.

Approved in-process production and finished products in house and at suppliers by confirming specifications per AWS D1.1 code; conducting visual and measurement tests; identified products for re-work; communicated required adjustments to sub-supplies and Project Team; and confirmed re-work..

Validated quality processes by working with engineering to establish product specifications, quality attributes and inspection procedures; documented inspections; determined operational and performance qualification; wrote and updated quality assurance procedures.

2008-2013: Quality Assurance Inspector Joy Mining Machinery Franklin, PA

Maintained and improved product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigated customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods.

2004-present: Electrical Power Production Technician U.S. Air Force 171st CES PA ANG Coraopolis, PA

Certified Craftsman Technician and Technical Sergeant (E-6) in the U.S. Air Force PA Air National Guard specializing in Electrical Power Production with a current Secret security clearance.

EDUCATION

Current enrollment in Mechanical and Electrical Technology Community College of the Air Force

Applied Science Associates program

Certified Craftsman in Electrical Power Production USAF-Sheppard AFB, TX

Accredited college Electronics Engineering Technology credits Pittsburgh Technical Institute-Pittsburgh, PA

Combined General Studies college credits Lock Haven, PA / Clarion, PA

Academic Excellence Graduate Cranberry Area High School, Cranberry, PA

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector August 2015 – August 2024