Edgar L. Buss
Apple Valley, CA, 92308
Cellular 760-***-****
E-Mail: **********@*****.***
Summary
Honorably discharged U.S. Navy Veteran with extensive experience in
manufacturing environments including management and supervision with the
ability to drive continuous improvement through people. Self-managing,
reliable professional that quickly adapts to new challenges, able to set
priorities and multitask, equally comfortable and able to perform in
leadership or support roles.
Relevant Experience / Skills
. Management and Supervision
o Persuasive training with follow-through questions and repeat
back
o Setting priorities, delegating, scheduling, results oriented
time management
o Team building and open minded conflict resolution
. Creative Communication
o Verbal ability to deliver information to audience level of
understanding in a clear, concise, and effective manner to avoid
miscommunication
o Ability to communicate with individuals of diverse backgrounds
and distinct personalities
o Technical writing ability with special emphasis on procedures
and work instructions
. Analytical Ability
o Thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
(ASME Y14.5), AS9100 / ISO9001 series of documents, MilSpecs and
related requirements
o Innovative problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Operations
o Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite, Crystal Reports, MetTrak and
other software products
o Knowledge and application of Preventative Action and Corrective
Action systems and processes
o ES&H principles and practices including HazCom training
o Industrious leader that has delivered, through effective
planning, double digit decreases in scrap / rework and
significant increases in on time delivery, quality, and
profitability
. Technical Expertise
o Proficient in the use of Coordinate Measuring Machines, optical
comparators, vision systems, lasers, profilometers, microscopes,
interferometers, hardness testers and all standard hand
measuring equipment and surface plate techniques
o Metrology and calibration experience for all standard measuring
instruments, gages, electronic amplifiers, and other equipment
as required
o Ability to use and incorporate new and old techniques with
accuracy and precision
Relevant Employment History
Inspection Supervisor Forged Metals,
Fontana, CA
Engineering Technician IV - Lead (Space Shuttle Prog.) Lockheed
Martin, Edwards AFB
Proprietor / Quality Consultant Diversified
Services, Livermore, CA
Quality Manager ISO Machining, Inc.,
Pleasanton, CA
Quality Control Supervisor Precision
Technologies, Livermore, CA
Machinist /Inspector /Foreman Lawrence Livermore
Lab, Livermore, CA
Education
Metrology Lawrence Livermore Lab,
Livermore, CA
Business Administration Delta College,
Stockton, CA Business Administration
Chabot College, Hayward, CA
Engineering College of San
Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Tool Room Machinist Tool & Die
Institute, Chicago, IL
Machinery Repair US Navy, San Diego, CA