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SARA E. MEYER

*** *** *** **, **********, KY 40324

502-***-**** ac7w9n@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-meyer-4256b0b0

Accomplished Chemical and Quality Engineer with a Bachelor of Art in Chemistry, and a strong background in Quality Control and Chemical Engineering. Highly successful at conducting root cause analysis and developing effective technical solutions. Skilled at applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure quality and safety compliance with company standards and specifications. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work well independently, or in a team environment.

Technical Skills: Charting software, Internet Explorer, Email, Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dana Incorporate

Quality Engineer August 2018 – Present

Tier 1 Quality Engineer for multiple OEM including GM, AMG, Navistar, and FCA. Apply AIAG core tools and ISO9001/AITF 16949. Interpret drawings based on finished product and supplied components. Conduct root cause analysis and provide 5 Why (2 and 3 legged)/8D process. Assist Process Engineering with equipment failure troubleshooting and new line process requirements such as control plans/FEMA, poka yoke, LPA audits, ect. Cost savings analysis. Compare historical data (A-B comparisons), Cpk, Ppk, Gage R&R data analysis with PPAP process. Key Achievements:

AIAG core tools competency

New product/line launch

AEROTEK/TMMK May 2016 – August 2018

Quality Engineer Body and Paint

Conduct root cause analysis, review drawing standards and apply the Munsell colorspace (L*a*b*C*h DE) to ensure quality standards are being met. Collaborate with various departments to assure daily, weekly, and quarterly testing are conducted on schedule and the NG results are in compliance with Toyota quality standards and specifications. Compare historical data to current data to determine current and new model standards and quality levels. Create monthly and quarterly reports with updated procedures and standards. Analyze quality issues and develop effective resolutions to ensure quality standards are maintained. Key Achievements:

Successfully launched 2 new bumper paint shops and 1 rocker paint shop with new paint technology and equipment.

Led the introduction of new color for major and minor model changes. CATALENT PHAMA SOLUTIONS December 2014 - August 2015 QC Analytical Chemist/Coop

Applied quality control methods including chemical inventory, product inventory, and testing to ensure products met quality standards and required specifications. Collaborated with Safety Team in applying Good Manufacturing Practices

(GMP) to maintain an environment that was compliant with SOPs. Created and updated SOPs, new vendor qualifications, new item setups, and MSDS updates. Review product documentation to ensure compliance with

Quality Assurance & Management

Lean Manufacturing

Chemical Engineering & Inventory

Team Leadership

Product Inventory & Quality

Munsell Color Space/Theory

Quality Standards & Procedures

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Automotive Paint & Plastics

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monograph, FDA and source specifications. Investigate root causes for defects in finished goods and consult with vendors on relevant technical issues. Conduct inspection of equipment at the beginning of each day to assure machinery is functioning properly and complies with PCCA, SOPs and vendor instructions. Troubleshoot and report equipment failures to Quality Control team. Address quality control related questions and complaints by customers and deliver effective resolutions to maintain customer satisfaction. Key Achievements:

Project lead on a six month project as a quality control chemist with pharmaceuticals that involved using Karl Fisher and HPLC analytical equipment.

Introduced new color for major and minor model changes. Sara E. Meyer Page 3

KELLY SERVICES, Georgetown, KY July 2009 - Sept. 2011 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Plastic and Paint Departments Participated in quality and diversity groups to ensure the quality of raw and painted bumpers, rocker panel, instrument panel and service parts. Assembled parts and worked with plastic molding machinery to produce raw bumpers. Repaired poor quality and sequenced painted metal car shells. Key Achievements:

Implemented quality improvement plans that improved quality assurance efficiency.

Introduced new color for major and minor model changes.

Introduced new primer to major model changes that included specification and testing method changes. EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Art, Chemistry, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky, (Honors Scholar GPA: 3.15) (2016) CERTIFICATIONS

CRLA Level II Program, Level I Certified Tutor (2014-2015) NASA/Saylor Certificate of Achievement, Survey of Systems Engineering Catia V5 Course Completion

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Thesis & Poster Presentation (undergraduate research) on The Crumbling Management of Celiac Disease Oral presentation of thesis The Crumbling Management of Celiac Disease, Kentucky Academy of Sciences 100th annual meeting

AWARDS

EKU Honors Program

Golden Keys International Honor Society

Nomination for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship (2011/2012) Recognized by Phi Kappa Phi for Academic Excellence AFFILIATIONS

American Chemical Society, Lexington Chapter

Phi Sigma Pi Omicron Chapter (Alumni /Fellowship Chair) Golden Keys International Honor Society, EKU Division (Alumni) Honorary Members Liaison (Chair)

Alpha Lambda Delta (Alumni)

Sisters in Spirit through Achievement, EKU Division United Way, EKU Chapter

EKU Student Dietetics Association

EKU Salvation Army

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