Quality Assurance Engineer

Jeremy D. Knowles

**** ****** ***** **. *** ***( Kentwood, MI, 49512

abk9co@r.postjobfree.com (313-***-****

Education MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Bachelor of Arts, December 2009

. Major: Packaging Engineer

Experience AMWAY GLOBAL Ada, MI

2010 - Present Quality Assurance Lab Technician

. Supported SCQA Packaging Lean Cell Team by leading improvement

efforts specific to improving work-flow prioritization projects

to meet stretch goals for process time in 2010

. improved the Lean Cell Team delivery off set time by 20%

. Met and exceeded Cell Team continuous improvement goals

. Efficient in all SCQA testing lean cells including Packaging

and Finished Product

. Perform extensive testing on Packaging components to ensure

specifications are properly met i.e., functionality, free of

defects, and properly labeled

. Responsible for performing incoming inspections on packaging

components for shipping compliance

. Record keeping and disposition of Packaging components.

. Provide accurate and responsive Quality information to internal

and external customers

. Work with little supervision, following general Standard

Operating Procedures

. Work in a lab and/or manufacturing environment.

. Won Quality Assurance Catch of the Month award

. ISO 17025 Training

Jan 09- July 09 NOVA CHEMICALS Moon Township, PA

Packaging Engineer Intern

. Efficiently managed, documented, and completed assigned

Projects

. Created more sustainable packaging designs by reducing the

length, width, and depth of shipping containers

. Developed cost saving strategies for assigned projects in areas

such as freight cost, corrugate cost, emissions, and fuel

consumption

. Improved the quality and presentation of completed projects

. Reduced shipping cost by 20%

. Created prototype drawing specifications using Pro/E and Solid

Works for customer approval

( Maintained accurate up-to-date files for product

specifications

. Obtained quotes and pricing for finished designs

Skills

. Working knowledge of: AutoCAD, Solid Works, Solid Edge Pro

Engineer, Tops Pro, ISO 17025 Training and JDE

. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe software

( Excellent communication/speaking abilities and

interpersonal skills

Additional

. Member, Institute of Packaging Professionals, Michigan State

University Chapter

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