Robert J. Field
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It is my desire to secure a role of responsibility that utilizes 30 years of manufacturing with 18 years of quality experience, also includes 10 years of management combined in both the manufacturing and hospitality field. I am passionate about improving bottom line results of an organization. My peers recognize me as both a formal and informal leader in a variety of personal and professional settings.
Professional Experience
QuEST Global engineering (engineering service provider for P&W aero engines) 2014-Present
Senior Lead Engineer/AQE (in Quality/Supply Chain Management)-
GPF tracker (IMPS) experience, working on continuous improvement(PICA) as project lead with different teams,
Training to be QE and team lead
Updating and checking PW paperwork to be ok to continue in the process;
Updating computer databases; creating Quality record for supplier/customers; preparing reports for PW;
Verifying reports accurate and precise to issue there may be;
problem solving/trouble shooting;
one on one conversations/conferences with suppliers/customers;
building relationship with suppliers/customers,
Admin for eSRI database (helping with IT issues),
creating monthly reports for different value streams for PW,
Use SAP database on daily basis,
Asst. project lead on team and customer focal for issues here with PW problems,
Trainer for the team,
writing work instructions,
creating standard work
teaching training classes
Reading blueprints for accuracy for QN creations and viewing for proper dimensions in the QN.
Ultimate Nutrition 2012-2014
QA technician-
Taking samples of muscle building powders, liquids, capsules, & tablets to be tested.
Update standard works or work instructions.
Check for FDA compliance.
Take samples of Raw materials to test.
Verify proper labeling.
Check scales to be accurate and verify of all weights.
Shipping & receiving documentation experience.
Was a member of the safety team? Have a Certificate in OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety.
Had knowledge of all the products been used.
Had knowledge on all sides of business
Armoloy of CT 2007-2010
QA technician –
I inspected a variety of bearings and housings (mostly aerospace) with different gages and x-rays against blueprint (P&W/Sikorsky/Timken/etc.).
First article inspection/CMM
Worked with many varieties of different company’s paperwork, to get ready for customers.
I was trusted for customer interface and individual judgment.
I was responsible for ensuring accuracy of certification, documentation, and updating process specs and parts lists.
I was training to be internal auditor, but never received the cert.
I had to do checks of all parts and stay within the customers print dimensions.
Angrave Metrology & Supply 2006-2007 (lay off)
Calibration technician –
Traveled and worked independently @ customer sites to troubleshoot and calibrate a variety of gages and equipment, as well as resurfacing granite blocks.
Did some FAI’s/Calibrated CMM’s
I was trusted for customer interface and individual judgment.
I quickly learned the UPS shipping & receiving process.
I learned how to fix optical comparators and gages.
I was responsible for ensuring accuracy of all the certification documentations.
I was responsible for updating the ISO paperwork and was within ISO standards.
Timken Corporation – formerly the Torrington Company 1993-2006
Senior QA technician –
I worked in a variety of technical roles within the organization, including machine operator, Supplier Quality, Utility & Camshaft Technician.
I worked with group leaders on improvement initiatives.
I learned role of machine setter & gained experience in this skill while I was here.
I took responsibility for teaching Quality metrics and improving the company’s tracking system.
I was recognized as the “go to “problem solver for the shift.
I kept track of the scrap for the Mercedes line, helping to pinpoint problems and decrease cost (was at 6% scrap, got it down to 1.5%)
I was recognized as the “shift safety champion” for the department.
I was trusted to be a trainer for all new Quality technicians.
During my tenure, quality department was recognized to be #1.
I was in charge of all the temp employees well in quality.
I was responsible for ensuring accuracy of all the certification documentation.
I was responsible for updating ISO paperwork and verifying the paperwork matched the ISO standard.
I wrote work instructions for operations and updated them as needed.
I did PPAPs while in my tenure here, as well as first article inspections.
I worked on getting all the new parts in our system and helped get them up and running through each of the processes steps.
Education & Specialized Skills
Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College - Business Management - (2 classes from degree; 3.05 GPA)
High School - diploma with focus on Business Skills
Specialized Skills & Experiences
Extremely computer literate in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook)
SAP experience
Teaching & facilitating classes
Trainer/Mentor in Manufacturing and Quality realms
Strong communication skills
Leader/Managing people
Exemplary team player- always willing to teach and assist others
Project Manager (QuEST GPF/IMPS system)
Scheduling/Inventory control
Work instruction creation
Blueprint reading
GD&T trained
SPC trained
Problem solving and Troubleshooting
Trained in Lean6Sigma
Productivity Improvement / Cost Reduction team leader
Trained in Auditing
Other
Food Service/Culinary Experience & Skills
Restaurant employments– various roles (management/crew member/chef) 1985-1993/2009-2014