Quality Assurance Inspector, Production Supervisor

Howard Zeman

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Edac Composites /Parkway Products, December 2011 - Present

Erlanger, KY

Quality Assurance Inspector/Auditor

Use micrometers, gauges, calipers and other prescribed instruments to

determine if in process and finished parts meet dimensional requirements to

customer, DoD and NADCAP specifications

Develop inspection techniques and gauging setups and use advanced

inspection equipment, such as CMM and Smart Scope.

Train operators for Operator Acceptance Program (OAP) to GE standards.

Complete required forms and document results of inspections performed.

Perform Process Audits and make modifications as needed to documentation,

personnel or processes to ensure compliance to specifications. Write and

update Work Instructions to improve quality and output.

Read and interpret blueprints and maintain GD&T proficiency.

Fusite Corp., Cincinnati, OH September 2010 - December 2011

Quality Assurance Inspector/Auditor

Use micrometers, gauges, dial caliper and other prescribed instruments to

determine if incoming raw material, in process and finished parts meet

dimensional requirements.

Develop inspection instructions from part prints to facilitate visual and

mechanical inspection of parts for any defects both in-process and Final

Q.A. Audit.

Perform weekly Plating Analysis of Nickel plating tanks using titration and

reagent analysis.

Fill out various forms and record results of inspections performed.

Perform capability analysis on in process and finished product.

Initiate and complete FEP First Articles, including NDT and destructive

testing.

Review ongoing product data and inspections for accuracy.

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S & H Company, Loomis, CA and Lawrenceburg, June 1996 - December 2007

IN

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3 Owner

Property investment and management.

Provided complete property management services including marketing,

investing, sales and maintenance.

Involved in all aspects of preparing real estate for rental and sale.

Performed electrical repairs and improvements, plumbing repairs and

improvements, drywall installation and repair, painting, property cleanup

and waste disposal, landscaping design and installation.

Staged property for better appeal.

Provided client relocation services.

1 Computer service and repair

Provided hardware and software installation and updates.

Network and security installation, including CCTV, setup and maintenance.

COHERENT, Auburn Group, Auburn, CA 19 June 2000 - 27 May 2005

Senior Test Technician

Performed final assembly and quality assurance testing of laser diode based

flow-cytometry veterinary medical equipment.

Maintained test equipment to achieve sub-micron accuracy

Tested PCB's and sub-assemblies on test beds and operational systems to

isolate faults.

Troubleshot complex assemblies to component level.

Debugged and provided documentation of fixtures, firmware and test

procedures.

Assisted Test Development in designing and implementing new tests.

April 2000 -June 2000

WALKER COMMUNICATIONS, Rocklin, CA

ACS-FOTON, Sacramento, CA Aug 1999 - April 2000

Communication Technician, IBEW Local 340

Installed, terminated and tested CAT 3 and CAT 5 voice/data/communication

cables.

Installed, terminated and tested fiber optic cables.

Read and interpreted blueprints.

Completed and maintained a daily productivity log.

Led a crew of 1-5 employees.

REX MOORE ELECTRICAL, West Sacramento, CA May 1998-August 1999

Electrician, Apprentice

Installed conduit, boxes and cans.

Prepared electrical boxes and panels.

Installed light and other electrical fixtures according to blueprints.

Installed, terminated and tested CAT 5 voice/data/communication cables.

NEW STAR LASERS, Inc., Auburn, CA 1989-February 1998

Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer 1996 - 1998

Reduced Final Test failure rate more than 50% through thorough incoming QC

inspection.

Provided QC Awareness training for all production staff.

Responsible for creating, implementing and auditing ISO 9001 Quality

Standard.

Served as Training Coordinator/Safety Program Administrator, trained all

company personnel in necessary areas, created and administered Safety

programs, created, conducted and enforced Safety audits.

Production Manager 1995 - 1996

Supervised production staff to optimize workflow.

Trained staff (internal and external) on installation and servicing of the

NS 600 and NS 1000 Medical Laser Systems.

Streamlined production floor layout resulting in more accurate WIP

inventory and a 20% reduction in production time.

Production Assembly Supervisor 1994 - 1995

Reduced production time 30% per unit.

Brought NS 600 Medical Laser System from development to production,

including scheduling, and providing any necessary warranty work.

Electronics Technician 1989 - 1994

Actively involved in development and production of multiple Medical laser

product lines.

Responsible for training new production staff in all areas of assembly and

test.

Created innovative tools and tests to improve production flow and

reliability.

Reduced packing and assembly breakage of laser cavities by 40-50% by

redesigning tooling and fixturing.

1 EDUCATION/TRAINING

Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Two year. Electronics Certificates in Linear, Digital and Opto-Electronics.

California State University, Sacramento

B. S., Business Administration, Marketing

Additional training/course work:

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP - Windows 2000 Professional and

Windows 2000 Server)

J-STD-001 Certification for Through-hole and SMT processes (Sept. 2000)

Leadership, Oral and Written Communications, Technical Writing, Safety and

Training

Compliance with OSHA and CalOSHA Regulations

Compliance with FDA and ISO9001 Regulations and Guidelines

Medical First Responder and HazMat response certifications

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