Engineer Quality
Resume:
Larry Meeker
*** ******* ****, ***********, ** **343
abmoo3@r.postjobfree.com
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Career Objective
Proficient Electronics Engineer with dynamic technical, project management,
quality assurance, and computer technology skills eager to contribute
talents toward supporting a progressive company in maximizing performance
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Profile
> Offer numerous years of progressive electronic engineering and support
experience, with expertise in quality control, preventive maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair, and staff training
> Extensive knowledge of varied electronics - from audio systems to
industrial applications to bio-medical equipment to telecommunications
systems to military electronics, including satellite systems and weapons
applications for the Department of Defense
> Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PPAP,5S, value stream mapping,
Kaizen, and Visual Workplace methodologies to increase product quality
and throughput levels
> Efficiently assess and respond to client-specific needs; create, execute,
troubleshoot, and document complex solutions and processes
> Extensive supervisory and technical training background; apply
exceptional communication skills towards driving productivity improvement
initiatives
> Consistently achieve critical deadlines and resolve emergency situations
while maintaining high quality standards; superior organization,
prioritization, and time management skills
> Facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to
maintaining superior levels of customer satisfaction and retention
> Proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative
environments
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Professional Experience
Bose Corporation
1998 - 2009
Quality/Manufacturing Engineer (2002 - 2009)
. Primary responsibility for customer interface with automotive
customers including PPAP, and Statistical Process Package through
customer returns, process root cause failure analysis, and correction
submissions to customer
. Performed in-process audits, verified and analyzed findings,
instituted corrective actions, monitored actual effects of assembly
changes, documented all activity, and delivered detailed reports to
engineering staff and senior management
. Internal auditor for TS16949 to ensure compliance for TS16949
certification.
. Managed a team of quality technicians. Directed audits and created
quality reports based on data obtained. Maintained personnel file such
as attendance, punch-in, and annual reviews.
. Conducted tests on finished products, prepared non-conforming material
reports (NCMRs) on sub-standard assemblies and product failures, and
reviewed findings with line supervisors and quality managers
. Analyzed consumer-returned products, performed troubleshooting
procedures down to component level, and authored corrective action
plans; established standard procedures for failure handling to
standardize data collection and increase efficiency
. Maximized product quality by actively collaborating with front-line
technicians in evaluating, troubleshooting, and resolving complex
component issues spanning quality alerts, deviations, and special
reports
Technical Trainer (1999 - 2001)
. Applied strong communication skills and depth of knowledge in the
areas of electronics theory, troubleshooting, manufacturing process,
SPC, soldering, IPC 610 manufacturing standards, and IPC 7711/21
soldering standards towards training all plant managers, supervisors,
engineers, technicians and floor personnel
. Developed web-based and classroom training materials to improve
quality, increase productivity levels, and meet ISO/TS 16949 and ISO
9001 standards; worked closely with all levels of personnel to address
individual training needs
. Restructured corporate soldering program to a nationally certified IPC-
based program
Continued...
Larry Meeker
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Line Engineer (1998 - 1999)
. Utilized a range of automated testing equipment, oscilloscopes, audio
analyzers, signal generators, digital multi-meters, test repair
stations, and LCRZ meters to troubleshoot automotive amplifiers with
analog and digital circuitry
Elmwood Sensors 1995
- 1997
Test Equipment Engineer
. Achieved 400% increase in quality while boosting production by 200%
through effective project management; led multi-disciplinary groups in
developing automated test equipment
. Expertly troubleshot and repaired electronic circuitry including laser
welders, extreme temperature equipment, compressor units and precision
temperature controls
Harbor Electronics
1995
Test Equipment Engineer
. Grew equipment availability by 250% and reduced repair time by 80% by
designing and building test equipment for custom wiring harnesses and
training team in testing procedures
. Worked directly with clients to determine needs, identify
manufacturing issues, and implement correction procedures to meet
individual requirements for interconnectivity, resistance, and
reliability
St. Francis Medical Center
1993 - 1995
Bio-Medical Engineer
. Inspected incoming equipment to ensure shipment accuracy, product
quality, and adherence to hospital standards
. Developed hospital-wide equipment maintenance schedule in line with
manufacturer recommendations, usage, criticality, and historical
indicators; troubleshot and repaired defibrillators, monitors, EKG
charts, arrhythmia systems, isolettes, incubators, IVAC pumps, blood
warmers, and telemetry systems
. Trained nursing staff on equipment
~ Military Background ~
Wideband / Satellite Systems Technician - AFSC 2E131, South Carolina Air
National Guard 1997 - 1999
Electronic Weapons Systems Repairer - 33T, United States Army
1989 - 1992
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Education
Grantham University
2008
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
Lincoln Technical Institute
1988
Specialized Associate's Degree in Electronic Engineering; 3.5 GPA
~ Additional Training & Credentials ~
Honor Graduate, Satellite/Wideband Communications Course, Keesler AFB, MS
1997
Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer's Academy, Ft. Hood, TX
1990
Honor Graduate, U.S. Army Electronics Weapons School, Ft. Devens, MA
1988
Secret Clearance (1997 - 1999)
Special T.S.S.C.I Clearance (1989 - 1992)
IPC 7711/21 Certified Rework and Repair Instructor
Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office
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