Quality Inspector

Mark A. Simmons

**** ****** **. ****: 770-***-****

Buford, GA 30518 ***********@***.***

Summary

More than twenty years experience as a Quality Inspector, Assembler, and Electronic Engineering Technician, with

particular expertise and knowledge of all types of electronic and mechanical test equipment. Strong troubleshooting

skills on analog, digital and mechanical equipment.

Highlights

Strong mechanical aptitude Quality inspection professional

Licensed Forklift Operator Initiative to work independently

Level II Certified Solderer Mathematical aptitude

Test equipment operation Worked in ISO 9000 certified facilities

Diagnostic testing Expert in safety rules and operation

Interpretation of blueprints, wiring diagrams and Knowledge of basic Microsoft products: Outlook,

drawings Excel, Word

Accomplishments

Promoted to Quality Inspector within 1 year, with direct responsibility for the inspection of Satellite Transportable

Terminals for U.S. Army and Marine Network contracts. Certified First Aider, 1999-2002. Licensed Forklift Driver,

2006-2013. Zero on the job injuries reported.

Experience

Certified Inspector 2006 - 2013

Rockwell Collins Duluth, GA

Conduct incoming inspection of pre-fielded Satellite Transportable Terminals (STT's) for U.S. Army and U.S. Marines

Network contracts.

Documented damages or missing equipment on all incoming STT's, Communicated results to Production Operations

and Program Management groups. Conduct final outgoing inspection of refurbished and upgraded STT's per

contractual requirements. Read and interpret engineering documentation as necessary to perform duties. Documented

all Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Use directions provided by

processes, procedures and work instructions to perform tasks. Planned and laid out work to meet production and

schedule requirements. Used propane forklift to move trailers between warehouses and load/unload from trucks. Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance. Train others as necessary.

Electro-Mechanical Assembler for Data Path/Rockwell Collins 2005 - 2006

Atlanta Technical Sources, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Build satellite communication equipment for the U.S. Military. Interpreted prints, drawings and sketches. Troubleshooted

problems with on board equipment. Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and

modifications when necessary. Reviewed and verified all work was in compliance with customer requirements before

signing off.

Assembler 2003 - 2005

UNISIA Steering Systems (formerly ZUA) Oakwood, GA

Assembled gears for different types of automobiles from start to finish. Interpreted prints, drawings and sketches. Set up

and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies. Assessed

work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary.

Temp/Machinist 2002 - 2003

Spherion Corp./for ZUA Gainesville, GA

Machined pumps for Automobile manufacturing companies.

Responsible for setting up and running CNC machines to meet customer specifications. Interpreted prints, drawings

and sketches. Lubricated and wiped machines, tools and workplace to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Group Leader - Technicians, Testers and Assemblers 1999 - 2002

Scientific-Atlanta Lawrenceville, GA

Testing and Assembly of Cable TAV Set-Top Boxes.

Assigned and monitored work for 15-25 technicians, testers and touch-up employees. Attended production meetings

each morning. Reported equipment and board problems to supervisors and/or engineers.

Constructed and tested electronic circuits and installed point-to-point wire harnesses and connectors.

Electronics Technician 1994 - 1999

Scientific-Atlanta Lawrenceville, GA

Tuned and repaired R.F. products (between 50-100 boards per day) using a HP Analyzer. Analyzed returned boards

having failures and made needed repairs. Gave input and assisted with Design Engineers in testing and implementation

of new products. Responsible for training new and existing employees for tuning and repairing new products.

Education

Associate of Applied Science: ITT Technical Institute - Electronic Engineering Technology 1990

Houston, TX, USA

High School Diploma: MacArthur High School - General 1978

Houston, TX, USA

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