Quality Systems Specialist

SUMMARY

Highly motivated Quality Systems Professional possessing knowledge for

developing projects to required specifications, focusing on efficiency,

safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. Confident in working

independently in addition to being an enthusiastic team member. Easy going

by nature and able to get along with work associates, colleagues and

managers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FLSmidth Minerals - Midvale, Utah

2013

Global company supplying complete plant equipment to the mining and cement

industries.

Quality Planning Coordinator

. Provided Quality Support for various projects.

. Compiled Project Surveillance Plans/Inspection Test Plans (PSP-ITP)

for numerous project equipment components.

. Collaborated with Quality personnel to improve the Non-Conformance

Report System (NCR).

United Research Services (URS) - Stockton, Utah

2006 - 2013

Department of Defense subcontractor conducting chemical munitions

destruction activities.

Quality Support Specialist

. Facilitated, mediated, and negotiated the activities necessary for

closure of corrective actions with regards to Government Field Office

Assessment findings.

. Planned, developed, maintained and facilitated implementation of

quality assurance procedures to include performing a combination of

duties in support of the operating facility to ensure compliance with

all federal, state, local laws, rules, and regulations.

. Evaluated procedures and critical documents to assure that program

level requirements have been adequately addressed and incorporated.

This included Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permit

requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) requirements, and

Surety and Security (AR 50-6) requirements.

. Assessed work environment to ensure compliance with all requirements

to ensure a safe, compliant, and healthy working environment. Made

recommendations to improve processes.

. Consulted with supervisors concerning unusual problems and

developments and provided solutions.

. Performed root cause/apparent cause analysis.

. Reviewed and assessed inspection, test, and surveillance

documentation.

. Coordinated/communicated with all organizations for resolution of

corrective action issues.

Quality Management Support Technician

. Performed and documented quality receipt inspections of material to

ensure adherence to applicable requirements.

. Planned, Conducted and documented surveillances/assessments.

. Documented non-conforming conditions as a result of inspection, test,

and surveillance activities to include the evaluation and acceptance

of proposed corrective actions and verification of completion of

corrective actions.

. Reviewed performance of quality affecting activities by project

personnel to ensure activities conform to established requirements.

. Assisted in the performance of vendor evaluations and/or audits

including compliance to SOW requirements.

. Provided audit support in regards to FAR requirements.

. Provided audit support in regards to RCRA permit compliance

requirements.

. Provided quality technical guidance to project personnel as requested.

. Supported and facilitated OSHA VPP activities.

Utah Stamping Company - Clearfield, Utah

1999 - 2006

Subcontract supplier of manufactured and assembled airbag components

to the automotive industry.

Quality & Environmental Systems Lead Auditor/Document Control Specialist

. Audited Quality and Production processes to ensure implementation and

compliance to TS16949, ISO9000, and ISO14001 standards.

. Planned and conducted process audits to improve processes and reduce

cycle time.

. Conducted product audits to establish customer confidence in product.

. Performed environmental audits to ensure compliance and continued

certification to ISO 14001 requirements.

. Wrote and edited work instructions pertaining to all areas of quality

and production.

. Participated on cross-functional problem solving teams to resolve

customer concerns and prevent recurring issues.

. Directed orientation training and on the job training pertaining to

quality and environmental aspects.

. Administered Document Control System.

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EDUCATION

. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. (University of

Phoenix).

. Certificate in Executive Negotiation, Mendoza School of Business

(University of Notre Dame).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. ASQ Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence

(CMQ/OE).

. ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

. ISO 14001 Environmental Lead Auditors Training.

. Safety Trained Supervisor Certificate (STS).

. OSHA 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General

Industries.

. Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI)

. Non Destructive Examination (NDE)

. Hands on technical training at URS and Utah Stamping Company.

. Hands on technical training at URS and Utah Stamping Company.

. Quality system training such as Total Quality Management, Team

Oriented Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process

Control, Manufacturing Quality Auditing.

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