DONALD YOUNG
*** ***** ******* ***. ************, NY 12078
518-***-**** ab0d28@r.postjobfree.com
Website: linkedin.com/in/donyoung48
SUMMARY
* * ****** ********* ******* Control professional with a proven record of
increasing and maintaining high-quality levels for products and services.
Skilled in improving the accuracy of manufacturing and engineering
documentation. An excellent communicator capable of professional and
personable communication and training with customers, vendors and
employees.
Relevant Skills &
Experience
1 Achievements
V Achieved an increase of 10%-30% in Mean Time Between Failures for 8
consecutive quarters
V Trained employees and customers such as Amtrak, Union Pacific and
Maryland State Police in use of products and services resulting in
increased road and rail safety.
V Interfaced daily with production, engineering, management and IS
personnel to clarify instructions, documentation, solve problems and
improve quality issues
V Continually audited, updated and maintained Manufacturing and Work
Instructions, procedures and checklists in the company's ISO Quality
Manual.
V Designed QC/QA forms and flowcharts resulting in 25% reduction of rework
and WIP failures
V Prepared and performed training and documentation which resulted in the
company earning ISO 9001-2008 certification
V Continually updated and maintained calibration databases for over 500
gauges and instruments
V Organized inventory, reducing turn-around times more than 20% and
increased efficiency
V Streamlined work flow and inspection procedures to maximize quality and
profit
V Instrumental in setting up QA/QC department at small engineering and
manufacturing firm
2
3 Technical Skills
V Working knowledge of PC applications including Word, Excel, Lotus Notes
and PC DMIS, email, Adobe products and customer specific proprietary
software products
V Performed incoming, in process and final inspections on parts,
assemblies and final products
V Wrote over 100 inspection and test procedures for mechanical and
electrical parts and assemblies
V Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings and other
documentations
V Accurately used CMM, calipers, micrometers and other high precision
measuring and test equipment, along with gage blocks, pins and thread
gages to inspect parts and assemblies
V Calibrated and installed precision equipment to test pressure,
temperature and voltage on gas and steam turbines at customer field
sites
V Maintained customer quality and material certification databases
V Documented all work accurately and in a clear and concise manner
V Collected and processed data into daily, weekly and quarterly reports
V Trained in, then mentored others in Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing
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5 Interpersonal Skills
V Supervised teams of 3-20 employees in both military and civilian
positions
V Instructed in business, industrial, military, educational and informal
settings
V Communicated effectively with customers, vendors, suppliers, engineers,
sales staff, supervisors, management, co-workers and students in person,
by email and phone
Page 2 Donald Young Quality Resume
Qualifications
V Fast and accurate learner, regularly teaching myself new software and
tool applications
V Works well under pressure meeting last minute deadlines, changes, new
situations
V Self-disciplined, proven problem solver with a passion and ability to
help others
V Currently performing online Lean Six Sigma training
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Quality Professional- Temporary position-PCT, Amsterdam, NY
4/2012-8/2012
Quality Engineer/Leader, Applied Robotics, Glenville NY
3/2010- 4/2012
QA Technician/Leader and Trainer, IEM Corporation, Albany NY,
2007-2009
GED and PC instructor, machine operation and temporary positions,
2002-2007
Instrument Technician, Granite Professional Services, GE contractor
2000-2002
Electrical Technician/QC Technician, Supersteel of Schenectady, Scotia NY
1997-1999
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Nurse, Literacy Tutor, assembly and general manufacturing
3 Military
4 US Army/Army Reserves - Honorably discharged; Excelled in leadership,
Trained in electro-mechanical and computer maintenance and repair while
earning Distinguished Honor Graduate, Nursing and first aid, Infantry
and Train the Trainer courses
5 Education
SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, NY, B.S.E.E.T. Degree; 3.55/4.0 GPA
New Horizons Computer Center Albany, NY Certifications in A+, Net+,
Security +, MCDST
Notes by employer
Customer focused, team player, takes initiative, supplier quality, honesty,
problem solver, calibration, precision, loyalty, hard worker,
Multitasking, audits, daily reports, inspection, Quality Management
System, Manage, process, engineering drawings, product specifications,
Requirements, functional, continuous improvement, Quality meetings, review,
ISO 9001, supervise, defective parts, quality goals, professional attitude,
Excellent attendance, available, 5S Audit, customer complaints, training,
corrective actions, Liaison, travel, accurately, efficiently, economically,
incoming inspection, written procedures, RMA, NCR, SCAR, works
independently, safety, material evaluations, working knowledge, process,
procedures,
Testing, control plans, Lean six sigma, Excellent communication skills,
verbal and written, measuring, Word, Excel, Outlook, PCDMIS, evaluation,
Qualification activities, performance, cross-functional, root-cause
analysis, influence change, strategy, production schedules, Regulatory
functions,
Objective, quality techniques, discipline, Coordinate and resolve issues
and problems, internal supplier-related process improvement, Strong
leadership,
Change Requests, ECO, ECN, DMAIC, Pareto charts, Manufacturing,
Engineering, Supplier/Component Approvals, Strong PC skills, Auditor
training,
Minimum of 5 years of experience, technical, Mean time between failures,
FMEA, 5Ms, fishbone diagrams, CTQs, critical to quality, DMADV,
Conflict resolution; minimize the Cost of Quality, Bachelor's Degree, field
change orders, FCO, timely manner, implement, development,
Compliance, effective implementation, Monitors, document control,
continuous process improvement