Quality Assurance Technician
Resume:
Kurt Reits
Portage, MI *****
acugvp@r.postjobfree.com
Career Summary
A dependable individual and team contributor to the manufacture of quality product meeting all specifications according to production schedules. Experience includes Quality Manager, Quality Engineer/Technician, First Article Inspector (Layout Technician), Quality Supervisor, Inspector and Final Auditor. A quick learner who is equally adept at working alone or on team oriented assignments.
Highlights
Quality assurance authority
Initiative to work independently
Strategic thinker
Quality inspection professional
Mathematical reasoning aptitude
QA expert
Interpretation of blueprints, wiring diagrams and drawings
Failure analysis
CMM operator
White Light Scanning Specialist
Experience
Magna International Battle Creek, MI
White Light Scanning Specialist/Quality Assurance Technician May 2014-Present
Perform testing for the automotive industry on aluminum die castings. The tests include cleanliness testing, spectrometer testing for proper percentage of properties within the die castings, hardness testing, tensile strength testing and measuring of die casting and finished machined parts using CMM and White Light Scanner (WLS). Write work instructions for the test equipment. Create projects for the WLS that consists of mapping and scanning of tools, dies and aluminum/steel parts. Design holding fixtures for the WLS.
Advanced Special Tools Battle Creek, MI
Quality Engineer/Layout Technician March 2013-May 2014
Instrumental part of APQP (Sampling) and PPAP submissions. Responsible for preparing and all data collection of the PPAP process including PFMEA and control plans. Familiar with reading blueprints and GD&T. Perform 100% dimensional layouts using CMM/OGP, Micro Vu, height gages, calipers, micrometers and optical comparator. Perform CPK studies and Gage R&R’s when needed. Experienced CMM/Micro Vu and OGP operator. Prepare inspection standards, work instructions and critical check point procedures. Involved closely with trial runs/sampling. Issue all internal 8-D/CAR and prepare and complete customer issued 8-D/CAR in timely manner. Investigate all customer complaints and issue RMA if needed. Measure production parts to ensure compliance with specifications. Point of contact for customer concerns. Participate in continuous improvement activities/meetings. Achieve the department objectives in support of company production, quality and safety. Support new program launches and customer expectations.
SPI Blow Molding Coloma, MI
Quality Assurance Manager / Lab Technician September 2012-March 2013
Analyzed and interpreted blueprints, data and manuals to determine precise specifications. Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations to specifications. Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects. Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents. Resolved customer complaints and concerns with strong verbal and negotiation skills. Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all customer interactions. Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations. Informed customers about issue resolution progress. Investigated department processes and facilitated company becoming ISO9000-certified. Analyzed quality data to determine and drive desired outcomes. Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, protractors and ring gages. Reviewed the performance of subordinates. Worked with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals. Prepares inspection check sheets, process sheets. Performs 100% dimensional layouts on plastic parts using CMM, height gages, calipers and micrometers. Instrumental part of APQP and PPAP submissions.
Seaway Plastics Engineering Port Richey, FL
Quality Assurance First Article Inspector (Layout) January 2008-August 2012
Interpreted blueprints, drawings and sketches. Performed and reviewed Statistical Process Control (SPC), including data collection, charts and graphs. Inspected precision machine parts using CMM, micrometers, height gages and optical comparators. Inspected plastic parts for proper part identification. Analyzed quality data to determine and drive desired outcomes. Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations to specifications. Measured 100% dimensions to ensure compliance with specifications. Prepare and update quality control inspection instructions. Review and inspect engineering changes/fixes as per layout. Review and approve work orders for production using Fast Mold program. Displayed clear communication with project managers and customers.
MPI Research Mattawan, MI
Clinical Pathology Set Ups September 2006-January 2008
Performed various administrative duties, including data entry and document preparation. Prepared study director notifications. Made proper labels for tubes per protocol. Labeled tubes for lab. Prepared and inspected all documents and verified tubes for proper labels per protocols. Constant communication with study directors to ensure adherence to protocols.
Seaway Plastics Engineering Port Richey, FL
Quality Assurance Supervisor / Technician March 2002-August 2006
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, protractors and ring gages. Worked with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals. Reviewed the performance of subordinates. Inspected parts for proper part identification. Analyzed quality data to determine and drive desired outcomes. Performed first article layouts using CMM/Micro Vu, optical comparator, micrometers, calipers and height gages.
Engineered Plastic Components Mattawan, MI
Quality Assurance Auditor / Inspector February 1994-March 2002
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Entered data for monitoring quality levels. Trained new hires on part defects and quality documents. Followed QS 9000 procedures. Ensured product is acceptable before leaving building using visual and instrumented inspections. Performed lab inspection using calipers, micrometers. Performed melt flow testing and verified first piece start up and last piece.
Education
Mattawan High School
Diploma 1989
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
1989-1991
Grand Valley State University
1992-1994
References
Allen Irish
Magna-Cosma Casting MI
John Gruss
Seaway Plastics Engineering
Christian Colaizzi
Philips Respironics
Clayton Dove
Advanced Special Tools, Inc.
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