Kevin C. Newman
Woodbury, Georgia 30293
*******@*******.***
706-***-**** (Cell)
Quality Professional
Summary
10+ years of experience performing & documenting quality assurance records
Technically proficient with daily administration and clerical duties
Formally trained in UNIX operating systems and WINNT systems as a Database Administrator
Formally trained in professional selling and communication skills
ISO Internal Quality Auditing and 5S Auditing
Education
Quality Management, Allison Training, Diploma 2014
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification 2014
Six Sigma White Belt Certification 2014
Flint River Academy, Woodbury, Georgia, Diploma 1992
Gordon College, Barnesville, Georgia, 37 credit hours 1994
Experience
12/2015 – Present Gerresheimer Peachtree City, GA
Metrologist
●Responsible for programming and operating the Zeiss Calypso CMM and other measuring equipment
●Interpret engineering drawing and specifications for writing CMM programs
●Ensures accuracy of CMM programs to dimensioned tolerances
●Thorough knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
●Develop, maintain and communicate reports from the lab to internal customers
●Serve as resident expert on all complex mechanical equipment
●Experienced in operating, maintaining and basic programming of the Zeiss Calypso CMM's
●Coordinate the calibration of CMM and Micro-Vu vision system
●Responsible for compiling data from Gage R&R's and capability studies
9/2015 – 12/2015 Toto USA Fairburn, GA
Quality Engineer
Ensure that product quality is attained in the assigned product group or program
Conduct Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP)
Ensure the production equipment and measurement equipment calibrations are maintained
Dimensional measurements using Faro Gage Plus (CMM) and hand measurement tools
Identify and report quality problems and implement appropriate corrective action
Review all documentation related to product quality
Generate and implement defect reduction activities through 5 Whys and PFMEA
Write quality plans, procedures, forecast and manpower plans
Quality Product Audits
Conduct Internal Quality Management (ISO 9001-2008/2015) and Environmental Management (ISO 14001)
Failure Analysis and interfacing with customers on quality engineering issues
9/2013 – 9/2015 Grenzebach Corporation Newnan, GA
QA Coordinator
Performed daily measuring of machined laser parts for compliance
Conducted monthly ISO internal audits of different work centers within the company
Conducted monthly offsite vendor / supplier audits of various suppliers
Technically proficient with the Faro Arm CAM2 (CMM) for measuring of machined parts
Technically proficient with calipers, micrometers, no-go gages, thread gages, torque wrenches, dial calipers & hardness testers
Kevin Newman (resume continued)
Maintained the yearly calibrations for over 325 tools in the QA lab, assembly, and production areas
Monitored quality metrics (KPI’s) on a monthly basis
Performed and documented incoming inspections for in-house and vendor parts
Trained interns on QA policies and procedures on a 6 month rotating basis.
Helped implement a root cause analysis for nonconformities within the company
Initiated new cost savings measures for calibration equipment
Direct daily interaction with logistics, assembly, and welding departments for incoming and outgoing inspection of parts
4/2013 – 9/2013 Advanced Technology Services La Grange, GA
Calibration and Metrology Technician I
Read quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices
Selected and installed accessories, such as adapters, indicating gages, or holding devices on test or calibration fixture
Connected instrument or device to fixture according to specifications using hand tools
Set controls to regulate factors, such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature, or vacuum according to specifications, and activating test or calibration equipment
Adjusted calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument
Rejected malfunctioning devices and routing devices to specified department for rework or salvaging of parts
Prepared calibration certificates and data reports
Processed required service report paperwork
Interacted with other departments and personnel to resolve any related issues
8/2005 – 4/2013 WINPAK Films, Inc. Senoia, GA
Research and Development Technician
Developed the Barrier Shrink Bag Library
Performed all competitive analysis testing for approximately 400 blown film samples each year
Performed Certificates of Analysis daily to ensure accurate and descriptive data to more than 40 customers
Performed monthly and daily audits of production employees to ensure accuracy of the quality control log paperwork
Provided training to all new hire production employees on a quarterly basis
Maintained the calibration of all items and coordinated outside contractors to calibrate other pieces of equipment
Performed monthly 5S audits of different work centers within the company
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6/2004- 7/2005 Quad Graphics The Rock, GA
Roll Tender
Loaded paper stock into Heidelberg presses
Performed wash-up’s, make-readies, ink removals, image plate installations, and registering of print jobs on a daily basis
Assisted first pressman and second pressman with all job aspects
Performed monthly preventative maintenance on Heidelberg presses
9/2003- 6/2004 WINPAK Films, Inc. Senoia, GA
Extrusion Operator
Member of an 8 man extrusion team
Maintained a blown film extrusion machine for making plastic
Used a micrometer to check gauge and specifications of film
1995 – 2003 United States Marine Corps/ /Staff Sergeant (E-6)
Maintenance Administration/Management Supervisor /Marine Attack Squadron 231, Cherry Point, NC
Maintenance Administration Management Technician/Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Tustin, CA
Reviewed, screened, and processed all maintenance discrepancies
Ensured the accurate and timely submission of a monthly data analysis summary for an organization of 15 aircrafts
Maintained and upgraded a UNIX (HP-UX) database operating system for over 260 personnel
Supervised a team of 9 maintenance administrative clerks
Maintained logbook documentation for over 500 Technical Directives for 15 aircraft
Kevin Newman (resume continued)
Training
Zeiss Calypso Programming Level I (Basic), Certificate, February 2016
Microsoft Excel Intermediate Training, Certificate, August 2015
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Certificate, May 2015
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), Certificate, May 2015
Root Cause Analysis Training, Certificate, December 2014
ISO 14001 & OSHAS 18001 Lead Auditor Certification, July 2014
FARO CAM2 Arm Training, Certificate, May 2014
ISO-9001 2008 Internal Quality Auditing & SQF 2000 May 2011
ISO-9001 2008 Internal Quality Auditing, March 2009 & 2010
Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills Core, Certificate, February 2003
Freibergs San Diego Consulting Group, Inc. Communication Skills, Certificate 18 Classroom Hrs, February 2003
Windows NT Systems Administrator, Certificate, February 2001
Leadership Training, Camp Lejeune North Carolina, Certificate, July 1999
UNIX/NALCOMIS Systems Administrator, Certificate, March 1998
Skills
Differential Scanning Calorimeter - MOCON Permatran C and Permatran W Machines - MOCON Oxtran Machines - Impact Dart, Elmendorf Tear tester - Coefficient of Friction Tester - FTIR, Isotemp Water Bath - Davinor Layer Gauge - DMA Gear - Gelbo Flex Tester - Hand Held Micrometers - Gas Chromatograph - Instron 3365 - Digital Protractors - Digital Micrometers - MiniTab program software - SQF 2000 Certification - Licensed Forklift Driver- Fischer X-ray XAN Machine