Quality Assurance Engineer
Resume:
JOSEPH M. HINSON
Huntsville, AL 35806
Home: 256-***-****
Mobile:256-***-****
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter and accompanying resume is written as an expression of my
interest in an engineering, quality or business position utilizing design,
analysis, planning, communication management and supervisory skills to
improve design, operations efficiency and reduce operating costs within a
well established organization. As my resume indicates I am currently
employed with Continental Automotive. The Huntsville plant will cease
operations in 2010. I would like to begin employment with an organization
in which my effective performance will be met with recognition and growth.
I have acquired over twenty-five years of sound overall knowledge of
leading edge engineering principles, tools, and practices, with emphasis on
designing, order, build and testing of electronic systems. Additionally, my
proficiency in the use of various automated solutions is well documented.
My personal attributes include leadership and sound judgment as well as
creativity, analytical and troubleshooting skills. I am a proud veteran and
obtained a high security clearance during my service. My security clearance
in currently inactive. I interact productively with people from diverse
backgrounds, have a career history of achieving employment goals, and
provide quality work carried to timely completion. In January of 2011, I
will begin classes in Acquisition and Contract Management at Athens State
University.
Please accept this letter and the accompanying resume as an expression of
my interest in a position with your organization. Respectfully, I request
an interview with you about the significant contributions I can offer your
organization. I will contact you within the next two weeks about an
interview. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Joseph M. Hinson
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JOSEPH M. HINSON
124 South View Drive Home: 256-***-**** Work:
Huntsville, AL 35806
***********@*********.***
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An accomplished Test Engineer specializing in product development and
analysis with extensive experience in the full life cycle of the product
design process including requirements, definition, prototyping, proof of
concept, design, interface implementation, procurement, testing and
maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Improved operations and provided efficient resolution of production issues.
Increased productivity, quality, and profitability through keen data
analysis and process design. Identified opportunities for honing quality
issues and maximizing cycle time. Excelled at completing multiple projects
accurately, on time, and within budget. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing,
ISO-9000, Power Point, C++, Pascal, Word and Excel. Outstanding
communication, problem solving, and supervisory skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Engineer II - Continental Automotive, Successor Corporation for
Siemens VDO Huntsville, Alabama, 2007-Present
. Analyze, evaluate, plan, recommend and implement new engineering
strategies to resolve problems. Responsibility includes radio level
quality assurance and daily quality Kaizen and lean manufacturing
meetings.
. Responsible for receiving projects from design engineering then
utilizing software application to produce test software and hardware.
. Responsible for in-circuit automated testing, using Teradyne 228X
Testers (approximately 100 testers).
. Utilize specific software tools, reviewing, analyzing and extracting
information to create new test strategies. Computer aided design
Fabmaster and Teradyne design to build D2B
. Use of Orcad computer aided design software to layout electronic
diagrams
. Maintain pilot schedules, ISO-9000, and software security providing
24/7 engineering production and troubleshooting support.
. Lead activities of team members to monitor, allocate, organize and
prioritize projects. Establish goals, calculate project costs, mediate
scheduling conflicts and reconcile quality and parts issues.
. Monitor and analyze workflow, processes, procedures, production
activities and requirements identifying and resolving bottlenecks to
maximize efficiency.
. Maintain superior level of product quality and control levels in
excess of two million units produced annually.
. Monitor production yields and maintain a 96% yield through
calibration, maintenance spares of hardware, adjustments in software
and trip alarms on testers.
Test Engineer II - Siemens VDO, Successor Corporation for Daimler-Chrysler,
Huntsville, Alabama, 2004-2007
. Analyzed, evaluated, planned, recommended and implemented new
engineering strategies to resolve problems. Scope of responsibility
included instrumentation clusters and quality assurance.
. Responsible for receiving projects from design engineering then
utilizing application.
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. Utilized specific software tools, reviewing, analyzing and extracting
information to create new test strategies.
. Maintained pilot schedules, ISO-9000, and software security providing
24/7 engineering production and troubleshooting support.
. Delegated specific projects to lead activities of four team members or
more to allocate and organize work assignments, prioritize work tasks
and monitor and approve departmental employee work hours.
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Design & Development Engineer - Daimler-Chrysler, Successor Corporation for
Chrysler Huntsville, Alabama, 1987-2004
. Design and Development Engineer responsible for board-level
manufacturing and quality assurance .
. Prepared proposals for new products. Managed, designed, developed,
implemented and supported quality assurance solutions.
. Responsible for addressing engineering issues and implementing
solutions.
. Created and distributed documentation to improve quality and
production.
. Responsible for strategies concerning hardware preventative
maintenance.
. Coordinated with suppliers to seek new materials and methods.
. Progressed from rudimentary manual test stations to automated test
stations.
Technician Analysis - Chrysler, Huntsville, Alabama, 1983-1987
. Repaired faulty plant returns of all electronic parts, including
radios, engine controllers, air bag, navigational and instrumentation
products.
. Order, constructed functional electronic equipment and maintained
equipment for troubleshooting and debugging product for correct
functionality.
. Supported line production on in-circuit equipment that verified for
correct product functionality.
. Repaired and order hardware and edited software to correct daily
production issues.
Technician Troubleshooter - Sanmina Corporation formerly known as SCI
Electronics Manufacturing, Huntsville, Alabama, January 1983-June 1983
. Lead troubleshooter in debugging lab for repair and analysis of faulty
manufacturing.
. Troubleshooting and debugging IBM P.C. Motherboards and performed burn
in cycle testing.
Interior Communications/United States Navy/USS Pogy, Nuclear Fast Attack
Submarine, Honorable Discharge-December1982 Received High Security
Clearance-currently inactive.
. Repaired, maintained and operated navigational and communicational
equipment.
. Maintained departmental security, on hand parts and safety standards
. Monitored operating equipment and log books of test equipment.
. Trained for immediate reaction of equipment malfunction.
. Repaired and maintained scrubbers and oxygen generators to remove
carbon dioxide and generate oxygen.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science- Computer Information Systems, Athens State University
Bachelor of Science-Business Administration, Athens State University
Calhoun Community College (Obtained required courses to transfer to Athens
State)
U.S. Navy - advanced electronic classes - sixteen months
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