GREG MATTHEWS
Dublin, CA *****
Telephone 510-***-**** / Cell 510-***-**** / E/M abl4po@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
To obtain a rewarding and challenging position with a positive organization where I can expand and utilize
my talents as a quality control inspector. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels: interact
supportively within a team environment: cope well under pressure and stressful situations: and adapt readily
to the demands of the job. Possess strong decision-making, problem solving, interpersonal and time
management skills.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT AND EXPERIENCES
10 years Supervision Management Experience Maintaining QA. Inprocess/Final floor coverage as required.
Established and Conducted Onsite TQM/ISO training to company employees, suppliers and customers to
ensure compliance to contract or purchase order.
Conducted ISO training secessions/audits of all floor personnel to achieve ISO 9001 rating.
Monitered Process Documentation to verify Quality System product and contract Purchase Order
Compliance.
Working Knowledge of 21 CFR 820,ISO 13485,ISO 9001, Quality tools, and problem solving tools,statiscal
analysis.
Conducted/Supported statistical analysis for determination of improvements, and provided analyses to
support risk mitigation.
Conducted/Supported Failure Analysis/Cause and Corrective Action Investigation/Audits in accordance with
TQM/Six Sigma principles.
Created/approved floor inspection procedures and guidelines.
Conducted supplier oversite and acceptance audits and reviews and supplier approval evaluations/Source
Inspections.
Prepare, maintain and Review Process Documentation to insure compliance with customer and ISO
FDA13485 and Government Requirements.
Conducted onsite environmental test verification of completed assemblies and componets to ISO 13485
standards.
Presentation of hardware and Quality System documentation to both customer and Government Regulatory
Agencies for review and approval.
NASA Solder /ESD Certification.
Cardima Medical Systems Fremont Ca. 10/08- Present
Sr.Precision Quality Specialist Direct Position.
Performed Receiving,First Article,Inprocess,Final Inspection of precision machined componets
and assemblies to ISO FDA 13485/Mil Standards.
Utilizing Six Sigma tools collected inprocess SPC data in support of TQM Lean Manufacturing Practices.
Conducted MRB and Failure Analysis, Corrective Action activities.
Maintained Calibration Database.
Review ECO’s for completeness prior to implementation.
Perform internal configuration management audit of assemblies.
Prepare, maintain and review Process Documentation to ensure compliance with customer and FDA
Requirements.
Thermage Medical Instruments Hayward Ca. 06/08- 09/08
Sr.Precision Quality Specialist Employed as a Contractor.
Performed Receiving,First Article,Inprocess,Final Inspection of precision machined componets
and assemblies to ISO FDA 13485/Mil Standards.
Utilizing Six Sigma tools collected inprocess SPC data in support of TQM Lean Manufacturing Practices.
Conducted MRB and Failure Analysis, Corrective Action activities.
Maintained Calibration Database.
Review ECO’s for completeness prior to implementation.
Perform internal configuration management audit of assemblies.
Prepare, maintain and review Process Documentation to ensure compliance with customer and FDA
Requirements.
Rainin Surgical Instruments Oakland Ca. 10/07-03/08
Sr. Precision Quality Specialist Employed as a Contractor.
Performed Receiving,First Article,Inprocess,Final Inspection of precision machined componets
and assemblies to ISO FDA 13485/Mil Standards.
Utilizing Six Sigma tools collected inprocess SPC data in support of TQM Lean Manufacturing Practices.
Conducted MRB and Failure Analysis, Corrective Action activities.
Maintained Calibration Database.
Review ECO’s for completeness prior to implementation.
Prepare, maintain and review Process Documentation to ensure compliance with customer and FDA
Requirements.
Parker Hannifen/Veriflo Richmond Ca. 8/06-9/07
Sr.Precision Quality Specialist Employed as a Contractor.
Parker Hannifen is a manufacture of precison pressure gages and pressure regulators for military,medical and
aerospace applications.
Performed Receiving,First Article,Inprocess,Final Inspection of precision machined componets/assemblies.
Maintained /collected inprocess SPC data of machined componets in Class 10,000 Cleanroom.
Conducted Inprocess ISO compliance floor audits.
Adept Technology, Livermore Ca. 5/05-2/06
Sr.Precision Quality Specialist Employed as a Contractor.
Adept Technology is a manufacturer of software controlled robotic systems.
Conducted ISO training secessions to achieve ISO 9001 rating.
Performed Receiving,Inprocess,Final Packaging/ Inspection of completed assemblies.
Thoratec Medical Systems Employed as a Contractor
Pleasanton Ca. 1/05-3/05
Thoratec is a manufacture of precision medical systems,
Performed Receiving,Inprocess,Final inspection of machined components .
Performed process validation/verification.
Pratt- Whitney, San Jose, CA. 3/00-11/04
Sr. Precision Mechanical Inspector/ Engineer 7/86-3/91
Direct Employee
As the solitary second shift quality representative I am required to cover all aspects of production of
numerous government contracts: THADD,Titan IV, Trident II, third stage IUS,Orbus, BSM, GMD, Minute
Man Stages 2&3, Tomahawk 106&111. from receiving inspection, composite wind, inert/live area
production and test, cast/cure strip and trim and final assembly production.
1 Performed visual / dimensional inspection of all assemblies located in receiving, in-process, composite
center, and final assembly areas. THADD, Minute Man 2&3, Trident II, IUS,BSM,Tomahawk 106,111.
2Provided Quality Engineering support to Avonics which included inspection and test failure analysis of
microcircuit assemblies to Customer and Government Regulatory Standards for all programs.
3Inspection of precision micro-circuit systems and assemblies workmanship to Nasa/MIL/IPC Stds.
4Chairman of Material Review Board and Corrective Action Board.
5Provided support for product Failure Analysis to ensure compliance to with customer and Government
Regulatory Standards for all programs.
6Organized,planned,and conducted Product/Process Documentation audits/,surveys to verify Quality System
product and contract or purchase order compliance.
7Conducted tabletop Manufacturing/Design Engineering Documentation to ensure required customer
compliance standards are met for all programs THADD,BSM ect.
8Performed source inspection of precision machined assemblies at vendor sites.
9Perform first article of machined assemblies/componets/assemblies utilizing GD&T Standards.
10Experienced in the daily requirements of 1.1 and 1.3 propellants.
11PC in MRP environment utilizing Microsoftword,Excel,Powerpoint,Oracle,Baan,Agile.
12Provided ISO Qualification Training Audits.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cylink,. Sunnyvale, CA. as Supervisor/ Precision Mechanical Inspector. Cylink is a manufacturer of
encryption systems, wireless modems/radios, and wirelessT1/E1 radio products. 3/91-3/00
Direct Employee.
United Technologies/Pratt Whitney, San Jose, CA.
Precision Electrical/Mechanical Inspector 7/86-3/91
Direct Employee.
United Technologies is a major aerospace
manufacturer of solid rocket propellant systems.
For military and commercial application.
Alcon Surgical Systems, San Leandro, CA. as Electrical/Mechanical Inspector. Alcon 5/86-8/87
is a manufacturer of microprocessor controlled ophthalmic surgical systems. Receiving/
in-process/final inspection on assemblies and components.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Mil Std. Certification Courses Completed
1MIL STD. 2000 Solder Certified.
2Computer aided techniques: Quality Audit Systems.
3Statistical Process Control.
4True Dimensioning and tolerances: Blue print interpretation.
5High Energy Propellant and Explosive Practices.
De Anza College: Coursework leading to Quality Engineering Certificate
Diablo Valley College: Coursework in Quality Engineering.
Chabot College: Coursework in Mechanical Engineering and Supervision
Hayward Technical School: Coursework in Business Systems and Practices.
EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE
1Precision optical micrometers.
2Fiber optic borescopes.
3Optical comparators.
4High-resolution microscopes.
5Calipers, ID mic’s, durometers, PI tapes, radius, screw pitch, and plug gauges.
6Co-ordinate measuring machine.
7Hole and wire thickness gauges.
8Height gauges.
9PC in MRP environment.
ATTRIBUTES
1Good, positive attitude towards work and other team members, willing to help others.
2Motivated, self-starter and self directed, Good sense of urgency in completing tasks.
3Work well in supervised or non-supervised multiculture environment.