Engineer Quality Assurance

RONALD E. GRIGGS

P.O. Box ***, **** Hickory Grove Road • Wallace, South Carolina 29596

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QUALITY ENGINEER, MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

Accomplished Quality Engineer and Supervisor with 20+ years of progressive experience in the manufacturing industry.

Effective leader adept in developing process improvements that positively impact bottom lines. Detail-oriented problem

solver skilled in all facets of product production.

Additional areas of expertise:

Gauge Calibration • Quality Assurance • Management • Process Improvements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STANLEY TOOLS, Cheraw, SC • 1975-2008

A manufacturer of tools, injection molded tool boxes, handsaws, and framing squares.

Q.A. Engineer / Manufacturing Supervisor / ISO Management Representative (2002-2008)

Readied gauges for ISO certification and performed ISO audits across manufacturing channels. Supervised multi-

disciplined Phillips screwdriver production. Oversaw quality assurance and ensured proper manufacturing techniques to

produce products. Established plant-wide process quality procedures. Supervised assembly, packaging, display options,

and branding. Ordered supplies. Keyed in scrap and monitored areas producing highest scrap levels.

• As lead supervisor, spearheaded kaizen improvement teams.

• Delivered savings of $350K+ by implementing cost cutting measures, including process consolidation.

• Assisted in starting up multiple departments within the company to improve production processes (power

coating line, injection molding, induction hardening of saw teeth, metal stamping, saw blade lacquer, and

blade buffing).

Inspected production process for quality assurance.

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITH STANLEY TOOLS

Quality Engineer (1997-2002): Conducted ISO audits. Maintained current gagetrol for the plant.

Lead Supervisor (1984-1997): Supervised assembly, packaging and branding for screwdrivers. Met and exceeded

shipment goals, efficiency and utilization goals. Completed scrap and rework under budget.

Lead Inspector (1978-1984): Conducted product inspections of finished goods in the shipping department. Analyzed

steel samples. Inspected the entire plant. Maintained all key inspection areas. Executed quality decisions for the entire

plant.

Inspector (1975-1978): Monitored grinding and forging departments. Prepared reports on defective material for

disposition by the chief inspector. Ensured product quality for downstream use.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC

Associates Degree in Industrial Management, Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College

Lead Assessor Training, Buena Vista Quality Institute

References:

David A. Webb Product Design Engineer 843-***-**** x 47265

Allen Byrd Mechanical Engineer 843-***-**** x 47227

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