Quality Engineer/ Quality Inspector
Resume:
ROD PAHOLIO
Garden Grove, CA ****4 *********@*****.***
ENGINEER/INSPECTOR
Highly versatile engineering professional driven by the will to succeed when confronted with any challenge. A proven skilled problem
identifier and creative troubleshooter able to pinpoint and resolve errors quickly. Also, possesses an innate ability to cultivate
professional relationships across departments and interact well with cross-functional team members. Fosters understanding on detailed
technical processes and project costs proposals through technical writing, oral communication and document/contract interpretation.
Furthermore, a strong hands on mentality and never reluctant to perform tasks beyond the job title when deemed necessary. Constantly
learning and adapting to various situations that are faced.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
2005
University of California, Irvine
CORE COMPENTENCIES
Software
Windows OS MS Project Excel Chemstation
MS Office Power Point Orcad SolidWorks 2011
Visio Adobe Photoshop C Programming MAS90
Pspice/Hspice WAWF Transmitter Matlab AutoCAD05
Max/MSP Magic Adobe
Skills
Multi-Project Coordinator Root Cause Analysis Process Troubleshooting Fixture Design
Corrective Actions Material Review Board Statistical Process Control
Quality Control 5S Awareness ISO 9001 Compliant ESD Prevention
Process Improvement Typing (40wpm) Environmental Chamber Soldering
Circuit Board Assembly Mori Seiki CNC Agilent GC Operator Shimadzu GC Operator
Oscilloscope Operator Blueprint Interpretation Document Specialist
Sonic Weld Operator Cost Cutting Initiatives Helium Leak Testing Contract Specialist
HAAS CNC Operator PFMEA CMM Operator/Tech Final Inspection Acceptance
Circuit Analysis Function Generator Light Machining Work Injection Molding
State Certified GD & T Ammeter RFID Label Creation Material Cost Estimations
Power Systems MIL-STD Interpretation Voltmeter Mil-Packaging Interpretation
Control Systems RMA Requests and MIL-Spec Interpretation Customer Liaison
Tagalog Fluent Investigation Tool Calibration Control
Specialist
Leadership
Project Management Team Lead/ Lead Managed Multiple- Lead Quality Trainer
Inspector Associates
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
100% acceptance for First Article Inspections at Design West Tech: Led inspection team through customer first article inspections
(10+ projects) prior to full acceptance. Involved in document control, customer Q&A and project troubleshooting, contract issues and
interpretation. Oversaw quality aspects of product from paper to first part to production.
Assisted in company transition from ISO9001 to AS9100 Certification at Design West Tech: Conducted internal audits, assisted in
document control issues, helped external auditor through company quality systems, as well as help train and educate associates on the
transition from one certification to another.
ROD
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email: *********@*****.*** ph: 661-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DESIGN WEST TECHNOLOGIES, Tustin, CA
2007 - 2013
Quality Engineer/ Electronic Test Engineer
Production inspection of multiple U.S. Military small arms and chemical detection projects ($500K+ monthly shipments)
Maintained 5% or lower rejection rate and 100% on time delivery on all projects managed
Presented and compiled First Article packaging tests for U.S. government inspectors (ECBC, DCMA) buy off process
Government Contract Interpretation/Contract Issues/ WAWF submission
Developed production instruction and quality inspection procedures for manufacturing
QA inspection duties: document test reports, collect, analyze and summarize information
Interpretation and implementation of MIL STD’s packaging and manufacturing practices
Production tools/fixtures and inspection setups prototyping-fabrication
Maintained calibration certification of inspection equipment (calipers, gauges, meters, instrumentation)
Performed NCMR (Non-Conforming Material Report)/DMR Analysis, as well as wrote reports for RMA
Conducted Supplier Audits
Continuous process improvement protocols and initiatives
Conducted and oversaw Damaged Material Report meetings
Ensured company Quality guidelines and initiatives are being properly executed and followed
Aided in Supply Chain Management and project cost analysis for new and current projects
Streamlined/established production quality inspections and increased manufacturing yield while lowering internal non-
conformances
Projects worked on: M249 Collapsible Buttstock • ETWD (Electronic Thermal Warning Device) • M119A2 Spanning Yoke •
M249 Back Up Iron Sight • M16 Plotting Board • M240 Light Weight Bipod • Gas Adsorption Module (GAM) • Light Weight
Recirculation Filter • Diagnostic Test Set (ICAM Calibration)
FUJITSU CORP., Foothill Ranch, CA
2006 – 2007
Electronic Test Technician
Integrated Point of Sale Systems to Customer Specifications
Proficient in the Assembly of Hardware Systems to Customer Requirements
Troubleshooting Machine Systems using Various Proprietary Programs and Software
Installed Wireless Protocols on Various Wireless POS systems
XEROX, Cerritos, CA
2005 – 2006
VALO Lab Test Technician
Executed software diagnosis for commercial copiers
Implemented Order Fulfillment for Business Copiers and Printers
Performed Product Tests, Program Evaluations, Software Diagnosis, Repairs and Upgrades
Installed Circuit Boards, Kits, Identification Tags and Other Hardware/ Software Packages
Troubleshoot Defects to Conformance Specifications
ACTIVITIES / CERTIFICATIONS
ASQ (Certified Quality Engineer Certification In-Process)
State Certified Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
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