Douglas Crist Dickey
Humble, TX 77396
Cellular 713-***-****
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position utilizing my extensive experience and training in
quality control laboratory management and quality assurance systems
development, implementation and management.
EMPLOYMENT
C.I.M. Industries Inc Apr. 2005 - Apr 2013
Houston, Texas 77061
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
. Managed and conducted testing in quality control laboratory utilizing
Perkin Elmer FTIR, Brookfield viscometer, pH meters, Brinkmann/Metrohm
Karl Fisher Titration, Instron Tensile and Elongation, gravimetric
analysis under ASTM methodologies as well as in-house methods
. Established detailed quality plans that determined methods, points of
inspection within the manufacturing flow to include the compilation,
maintenance, review and reporting of quality control test results.
. Developed improved methods of measurement, data handling and
statistical analyses of quality control test results identifying trend
and potential quality issues
. Developed and maintained a comprehensive and efficient incoming
inspection and testing system to evaluate vendor products to assure
raw material conformance to standards
. Verifying and validating R&D and Engineering's formulation results
. Performed technical Customer Service analysis of product lines
. Reviewing and updating MDS's and PDS's to ensure correct reporting
. Managed production of five product lines with three direct reports.
. Conducted engineering studies to monitor and develop better process
procedures and optimize efficiency utilizing continuous improvement
programs.
. Developed and maintained Hazardous and Universal Waste Program.
. Developed post production turn around and recycling methods reducing
waste generation.
. Developed, implemented & maintained ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 quality
systems achieving continuous certification
. Root cause and gap analysis to determine quality system breakdown to
include issuance of non-conformance and corrective action reports and
developed and facilitated action plans to address quality audit
deficiencies through NCR and CAR programs.
Dianal America Inc Jun. 2004 - Apr. 2005
Pasadena, Texas 77507
Quality Assurance Supervisor
. Managed quality control laboratory with three direct reports and
conducted testing utilizing Microtrac ASVR S3000 Laser Particle
Analyzer, Shimadzu CFT-500D Capillary Rheometer, Shimadzu DSC-60
Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Shimadszu HCLP and auto sampler,
Shimadszu GC and auto sampler.
. Maintained detailed quality plans that determined methods, points
of inspection within the manufacturing flow to include the
compilation, maintenance, review and reporting of quality control
test results, continuous improvement of methods of measurement,
data handling and statistical analyses.
. Maintained a comprehensive and efficient incoming inspection and
testing system to evaluate vendor products to assure raw material
conformance to standards.
. Maintained ISO 9001 quality systems achieving continuous
certification while serving as Quality Assurance Supervisor
. Root cause and gap analysis to determine quality system breakdown
to include issuance of non-conformance and corrective action
reports and developed and facilitated action plans to address
quality audit deficiencies through NCR and CAR programs.
. Managed and controlled external and internal quality audits
providing objective and proactive solutions to potential QAS
breakdowns through PAR system.
Douglas Crist Dickey
Spartan Color Corporation Sep. 2000 - Dec. 2003
Houston, Texas 77087
Lead Chemist / Quality Assurance Manager
. Managed quality control laboratory with two direct reports and
conducted testing utilizing Perkin Elmer FTIR, pH meters,
colorimeter, and MacBeth spectrophotometer.
. Established detailed quality plans that determined methods, points of
inspection within the manufacturing flow to include the compilation,
maintenance, review and reporting of quality control test results.
. Developed improved methods of measurement, data handling and
statistical analyses of quality control test results.
. Developed and maintained a comprehensive and efficient incoming
inspection and testing system to evaluate vendor products to assure
raw material conformance to standards.
. Formulation and R&D project design and management developing custom
and new products for clients increasing actual and potential market
share while meeting project goals and time schedules.
. Up-scaled successfully from lab to prototype to production batch in a
time efficient manner.
. Conducted engineering studies to monitor and develop better process
procedures and optimize efficiency utilizing continuous improvement
programs.
. Cost analysis, determining the most economical path to product
realization.
. Reviewing and updating MDSs, PDSs and COAs to ensure correct
reporting.
. Developed, implemented & maintained ISO 9003 quality systems achieving
continuous certification while serving as Quality Assurance Manager
. Root cause and gap analysis to determine quality system breakdown to
include issuance of non-conformance and corrective action reports.
. Managed and controlled external and internal quality audits
providing objective and proactive solutions to potential QAS
breakdowns through PAR programs and developed and facilitated
action plans to address quality audit deficiencies through NCR and
CAR programs.
EFEH & Associates Jan. 1998 - Sep. 2000
Pearland, Texas
Analytical Technician
. Conducted analytical testing for volatile organic and semi-volatile
organic compounds per EPA 8260 and 8270 methodology utilizing Varian
3200 GC and Finnagin Matt Incos 500 and Incos XL MS Quadra Pole MS
. Developed analytical testing methodology for various volatile
compounds by GC/MS.
. Conduct analysis for TPH by TCEQ method TX-1005
. Conducted various other analysis by EPA and TCEQ methods utilizing
Shimadszu HCLP and auto sampler, Perkin Elmer FTIR, ICP and GAA,
Tekmar LSC 2000, ALS 2016 auto samplers
EDUCATION
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Clear Lake, Texas
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Dec. 2001
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
. IDOS, Chem Station, Pro Lab, Excel, Mini Tab, Excel, Office, Access,
Word, Visual, and Pascal MacBeth spectrophotometer, Propalette, and
Batchmaster programs.
. Familiar with ISO, 5S, TQM, UL, FM, ASTM, Gage R&R, Kanban, Kaizen, 6
sigma, lean, GMP.
. Certified Forklift Driver
. 40 Hr. Hazwoper