Quality Engineer Manufacturing
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Fort Walton Beach FL *****
***********@*****.***
Thomas A Murphy
Summary
Highly skilled quality and project engineering professional with an extensive background in metal fabrication, machining operations and general manufacturing. Experienced with GD&T tolerancing, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing processes, as well as proficient in multiple software platforms including Solidworks, CNC, and MS Office suite. Ability to work effectively in a team setting with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
Experience
1997-2019 Muza Metal Products Oshkosh WI
Project Engineer
Analyze new customer-drawings and blueprints for manufacturability.
Lead design reviews with internal and external customer to identify functional improvements and opportunities for cost reduction.
Use Solidworks 3D CAD software to create fabrication, detail, operation-specific, and assembly drawings.
Determine material requirements based on part specifications and create manufacturing BOM in Workwise ERP system.
Define optimal manufacturing processes and develop standard work plans.
Create CNC programs based on part models using FabriWin and AP100 software.
Define critical print dimensions and designate inspection tool(s), techniques, acceptable tolerance range, and frequency of in-process inspection to assure all quality and design requirements are held.
Design fabrication, weld, and functional process fixtures to improve accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of processes.
Communicate any unique or non-standard material requirements to procurement.
Work closely with operations teams to support production and resolve any issues that arise during the fabrication process.
Coordinate with internal contract fulfillment teams to manage priorities to assure required timelines are held to meet OTD goals.
Continually evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to ensure best practices are in place for maximum quality and efficiency of output.
1990-1997 Muza Metal Products Oshkosh WI
Quality Engineer
Use mechanical and digital inspection tools and CMM software to perform physical part inspections.
Perform incoming inspections to confirm purchased materials are free from defects and conform to drawing specifications.
Follow defined procedures for rejection and containment of non-conforming product.
Complete FAI inspection and documentation for outgoing finished goods per customer requirements.
Perform in process inspections to monitor accuracy of production processes and methods.
Investigate quality issues that arise in the manufacturing process and collaborate with operations and engineering team members to develop solutions.
Perform process studies and 8D analysis to improve specific product or process accuracy.
Use best practices to establish inspection criteria to minimize variability and quality failure concerns for both internal manufactured parts and assemblies, as well as purchased components.
Create and maintain a gauge calibration process and schedule of inspection tools and equipment.
1984–1990 Muza Metal Products Oshkosh WI
Operator
Operation and set-up of various machines including CNC turrets and press brakes
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