Quality Engineer
Resume:
Inez C. Vega
Streamwood, IL. ****7
Cell: 630-***-****
Objective: A career opportunity which will allow me to greatly utilize my training and experience while providing potential for further professional growth and development.
Skills Summary:
Effectively managing and training inspectors and auditors by providing Inspection Process Control Plans that define and establish internal guidelines.
Experienced in writing and implementation of Quality Procedures.
Fluent in both English and Spanish for effective translations and training of personnel for Quality System Procedures.
Experienced with ISO9002, ISO14000, ISO9000-2000, TS16949, QS9000, AS9000 and AIG Standards.
Management Rep. for Customer and interfacing with secondary party audits for obtaining certifications for compliance to Quality Standards and Certifications.
Perform and Schedule Internal Audits to Quality Systems, Safety and GMPs.
Lead APQP meetings for new projects.
Provide complete Quality package for re-certification and new projects that contain (PPAP) Part Submission Warrant (PSW), Process Control Plan (PCP), Process Flow, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR), Gage R&Rs and Capability Studies as required by the customer.
Review and analyze Engineering Blue Prints for requirements in with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
(GD & T)
Experienced with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FPA as well as Hazard Awareness Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements, Food Safety and Allergen Awareness.
Establish and enforce internal GMP’s and Safety procedures.
Skilled in CMM programming utilizing Merlin CMM with Virtual PCDIMIS software, STARRETT CMM with DIMIS and Measure Management software, BROWN & SHARP "VALIDATOR", ZEISS CMMs with U-Soft and Comet software, and Cordax with SoftMic software.
Able to perform inspection of parts utilizing hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, precision blocks, pin gages, as well as equipment MICROVU VISION SYSTEM, MICROVU OPTICAL COMPARITOR and MITUTOYO OPTICAL COMPARITOR, MAHR COUNTTUROSCOP, TALYSURF (for surface finishes), TALYROUND (for checking roundness)
Efficiently perform calibration, verification, and scheduling of inspection tools and equipment.
Aid to interfacing departments with writing and implementing instructional procedures.
Proficient in the utilization of WINDOWS OFFICE, EXCEL, PROJECT, POWER POINT, WORD, and OUTLOOK programs.
Quality Assurance Manager (04/2010 – Present) - R. A. Zweig, Inc, 2500 Ravine Way, Glenview IL 60025
(ISO9000-2000, AS9100 Rev C., TS16949 Certifications)
Manage Quality Department for 24-hour coverage of responsibility overseeing staff of thirteen.
Work with customers (Woodward, MPC, Goodrich, Rolls Royce, UTC, Bell Helicopter) for quality requirements in the Aerospace and commercial machining industry.
Perform the duties as Management Representative
Establish and update procedures that encompass the QMS.
Perform and maintain test trace-ability system for all component parts from raw materials to assembly.
Performed and scheduled internal procedural audits.
Review and submit PPAP& FAIR packages to customers for the Automotive and Aerospace Industries.
Inez C Vega
Quality Engineer/Supervisor(5/08-12/2011)Leviton Manufacturing, 417 Stone Dr. Saint Charles, IL 60174
Setup and Supervise the Metrology Department responsible for inspection analysis, FAIR submissions, and Calibration System.
Prioritize work for subordinates.
Establish and update procedures that encompass production work instructions.
Issue Quality Alerts for customer and internal non-conformance issues.
Interface with customers for addressing customer complaints.
Issue and aid in the completion of 8D’s with diverse team participation.
Perform training for work instructions, procedures to inspection and production personnel.
Establish work procedures for in-process production.
Advanced Quality Supervisor (010/07- 05/08)-Borg Warner Transmission Systems, 700 25th Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 (TS16949 Certified)
Supervise the Metrology Department of is responsible for inspection analysis, PPAP submissions, and Calibration System.
Prioritize work for subordinates.
Establish and update procedures that encompass production work instructions.
Issue Quality Alerts for customer and internal non-conformance issues or deviations from process.
Interface with customers for addressing customer complaints.
Issue and aid in the completion of 8D’s with diverse team participation.
Perform training for work instructions, procedures.
Quality Engineer (01/07-09/08)-Borg Warner Transmission Systems, 700 25th Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 (TS16949 Certified)
Establish and update procedures that encompass production work instructions.
Issue Quality Alerts for customer and internal non-conformance issues or deviations from process.
Manage and schedule sorting process through secondary external parities.
Investigate internal non-conformance issues for disposition and issue DMR’s.
Interface with customers for addressing customer complaints.
Issue and aid in the completion of 8D’s with diverse team participation.
Perform training for work instructions, procedures, and Quality Alerts.
Quality Assurance Manager (04/2003* – 08/2006) - creative werks, 222 Sivert Court, Bensenville IL 60106
Manage Quality Department for 24-hour coverage of responsibility overseeing staff of nine.
Work with customers (Nestle, Master Foods, Wrigley) for quality requirements co-packing, plastic tube forming and Blow Molding.
Establish and update procedures that encompass Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Awareness Critical Control Points (HACCP), Allergen Controls and Sanitation for a food environment.
Perform “Mock” recalls to test trace-ability system for all component parts of assembly.
Performed sub-contract work writing and implementation of procedures since April of 2003.
*Performed contract work writing and implementing company Quality System Since April of 2003, full time for approximately one year.
Quality Engineer (07/03-12/05)-Anderson Die Castings, 901 Chase Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (ISO14000 and TS16949 Certified)
Interfacing with customers (General Motors & Delphi) for Quality requirements.
In charge of Quality Department for 24 hour coverage of responsibility. Supervised Production personnel team of twelve and a Quality team of seven.
Perform PPAP preparations for new contracts for production, pre-launch, and experimental products.
Aid in obtaining vendor certifications for trace ability of materials as required by AIAG
Quality Product Assurance Engineer (06/01-01/03)-Courtesy Manufacturing Company, 1300 Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove IL.60007 (ISO9002 Certified)
Responsibilities for the performance of “1st Article” and PPAP Submissions to customers per their requirements.
Aid in setting inspection and auditing criteria for in-process manufacturing and Product Assurance personnel.
Assume Product Assurance Manager’s responsibilities in his absence.
Interface with Customers (Maytag, General Electric, Whirlpool, and Admiral) and Suppliers for quality details and non-conformance issues.
Aid in ISO9002 audits internally and audits performed by external companies.
Issue Quality performance reports for all production departments.
Inez C. Vega
Quality Assurance Manager/Management Representative 06/1998-06/2001: Steven's Molding, Inc. 2125 Stonington Ave., Hoffman Estates IL. (QS9000 Certified)
Responsibilities encompass interfacing with customers (Delphi, Eaton, Federal Mogul, Bosch Mexico Operations, Cherry Electric Co.) for requirements and needs in all quality aspects.
Perform PPAP preparations for new contracts and aid in performing layout and inspection for I.S.I.R.'s, SPC and CAPABILITY studies.
Setup inspection process control plans for production, pre-launch, and experimental products.
Aid in obtaining vendor certifications for trace ability of materials as required by AIAG standards.
Perform gage inspection verification and calibration.
Perform system audits for QS9000 requirements at all departmental levels for compliance as well as represent the company for system audits performed by customers, Auditing firms or Registrars.
Quality Control Layout Inspector/ CMM Programmer (04/96-06/98)-Dynacast Corp. 195 Corporate Dr. Elgin, IL. (QS9000 Certified)
Responsibilities directed to the inspection of "1st piece" and new product inspection and evaluation as well as complete layout inspection and reports.
Perform SPC and Capability studies for new products and procedures.
Quality Control Gage Inspector/CMM Programmer (06/93-03/96)- AMTEC Precision Products Corp., 1875 Holmes Rd. ELGIN, IL. (QS9000 Certified)
Responsibilities encompass the se tup of gages used for process control of the inspection of parts at the various stages of production insuring tolerances meet process and final drawings.
Approve new changes and set-ups.
Aid in fine tuning machine capabilities for reproducibility and repeatability.
Perform first piece or first article inspection of first run parts and generate ISIR reports as necessary for our customers.
Perform gage calibration of company measuring equipment and tools.
Help coworkers in the interpretation of engineering drawings and give guidance for inspection procedures.
Help Final Inspection Supervisor to develop certifications using WINDOWS for APPLE and various other applications.
Perform vendor audits and approval of new machine operations.
Quality Control Technician/CMM Programmer (02/91-06/93) KOMET Of America Inc., 2050 Mitchell Blvd. Schaumburg, IL.
Duties encompass inspection of machined parts per customer drawings for the Aerospace Industry.
Performed calibration and maintenance of all inspection tools and equipment.
Verify certifications for vendor activity.
Assist in interpreting blueprints and MIL SPECS for production.
Quality Control Supervisor (05/79-08/91): AM MULTIGRAPHICS DIV., 1800 W. Central Rd., Mt. Prospect IL.
Delegated and assigned inspection duties to inspection personnel.
Instructed and trained personnel in departmental procedures and duties.
Perform vendor surveys. Headed Material Review Board for disposition of materials in question.
Interface with Suppliers for non-conformance of product and aided them for process improvements.
Quality Control Leadman
Developed inspection personnel to enhance coverage of inspection duties. Expedited parts as required by production.
Performed supervisory duties in absence of Q.C. Supervisor or Manager.
Interface with all outer departments for proper routing of parts and paperwork.
Quality Control TECHNICIAN
Performed 1st piece and 1st Article inspection of electrical parts assemblies as well as mechanical parts through interpretation of blue prints and schematics.
Perform in-coming inspection of individual parts and components by various means of inspection equipment ohmmeters, voltmeters, continuity checkers and a variety of micrometers and calipers.
Assure parts conform to engineering specifications as well as U.L. and C.S.A. requirements and certifications.
Aid in troubleshooting assemblies and final product.
Interface with vendors for problem parts and assemblies.
Interfaced with vendors in Mexico operations to interpret electrical assembly blue prints.
Set up and develop computer programs using LOTUS 123 and RAPIDFILE systems for accountability of parts in various stages of inspection and schedules for inspection tools and equipment.
Inez C. Vega
Quality Control Inspector (03/76-04/79)-General Fire Extinguisher Corp., 1685 Shermer Rd., Northbrook IL.
Performed inspection on in-coming and in-process parts and material as well as final assemblies.
Performed 1st piece inspection on in process machined parts.
Performed test for U.L., C.S.A., and US GOVERNMENT contracts for requirements and specifications.
Contract Work: Performed translations of English to Spanish for work instructions as well as write procedures for ISO, QS9000, and HACCP requirements.
Education:
Attended University of Illinois for one year taking basic courses for Manufacturing Engineer.
Allen Management Supervisory Program Certificate of Completion.
CMM Programming for Starrett’s SAMS 5, Usoft and International Metrology Systems for Virtual-DMIS.
Certificate for Basic Statistical Process Control.
Certificate QS-9000 Internal Auditing.
Training SuperCenter’s Course for MS Excel 97 Intermediate.
Sixteen hour course for Year 2000 Revisions to ISO Series Standards.
Quality System Upgrade Orientation and Knowledge Training Transition from QS-9000 to ISO/TS16949.
Certificates of Achievement for FMEA, APQP and PPAP Implementation.
Certificate of Completion for Problem Reporting & Resolution for Delphi Corp.
Microbiological Concerns in Food Plant Sanitation and Hygiene through Silliker Laboratories.
Practical HACCP Training through Silliker Laboratories.
References: Available upon request.
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