Kevin C. Newman

PO Box *** / ***** Hwy ** N

Woodbury, Georgia 30293

act571@r.postjobfree.com

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

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