AWS CWI
Resume:
MAWUENA K. GNAMAVO
***** ***** **** ***** #*** Charlotte, NC 28277
Cell: 704-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***
~ QUALITY & WELDING MANAGER/ENGINEER ~
Solutions-driven and production-focused professional experienced in leading all quality operational objectives and weld processes via the analysis of manufacturing processes, strategic plans and reviews, preparing and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, and ensuring that the organization’s quality management system conforms to customer, internal, ISO and regulatory/legal requirements. Expertise in managing and monitoring internal product quality processes, leading teams of quality engineers, inspectors, auditors and technicians, and partnering with customers to develop product requirements.
Quality Management
ISO Certifications
Manufacturing Processes
Corrective Actions
Welding Management
Continuous Improvement
Policy Development
Vendor/Supplier Audits
In-Process/Material Inspection
Team Management
Training & Development
NDT & Root Cause Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Trinity Meyer Utility Services Lancaster, SC 2013 - Present QC/QA MANAGER
Manage all aspects of quality, maintain and improve the quality management system, manage quality department staff, and provide leadership in solving all quality issues. Create and drive an effective quality program to ensure that manufacturing and production processes meet internal and customer standards. Lead a team of 12 direct reports, maintain ISO registration and update all processes/manuals.
Drive continuous improvement with a focus on quality, while driving integration between strategic quality plans, operations/financial plans, and other facility-related activities.
Partner in all lean implementation activities to ensure all quality controls are maintained during transformation activities, and that the lean objectives are met.
Coordinate and perform root cause analysis following receipt of corrective actions in order to determine the cause of any problems related to quality and production.
Facilitate and promote problem-solving tools; the seven quality control tools, the seven management and planning tools, root cause analysis, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), RCCM and other like models.
Maintain key performance metrics, ensure goals are consistently met, and monitor the results of operating systems and business execution; external warranties, internal PPM, etc.
Ensures all production and weld procedures/work instructions are being followed by all staff; constantly monitor quality and production staff performance, and conduct staff performance reviews.
Identify quality trends through the use of metrics and process/product audits; report issues to corporate quality team and deliver recommendations on improvements to the quality management system.
Facilitate all quality training and staff development; ensure training records are complete and up-to-date.
Devised and implemented a unique calibration system, developed a training procedure for welders/fitters, and developed VT training procedure/materials for use by shop floor personnel and inspectors. WELD MANAGER
Oversee and drive all aspects of welding, to include the development of welding techniques and procedures, and the resolution of issues involving the fabrication of metals via expertise of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.
Research and develop new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing welding equipment, and develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures. Mawuena Gnamavo Page 2 of 2
Implement welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel in specification restrictions, material processes, and pre/post-heating requirements involving use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, and the welding of critical joints.
Evaluate new developments in welding field for application to current welding/production processes.
Drive worker compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards. Areva’s Group Greensboro, NC 2011 - 2013
WELDING ENGINEER/QC SUPERVISOR
Managed and oversaw all aspects of quality control and assurance, to include the supervision of a 6-member team engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure quality productivity and technical integrity goals were consistently met. Coordinated objectives with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
Developed and analyzed statistical data and product specifications to determine standards, and establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products.
Investigated and implemented corrective actions to customer complaints related to quality.
Formulated, documented and maintained quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives.
Applied total quality management tools and approaches such as Lean Six Sigma to analytical and reporting processes.
Reviewed/analyzed quality policies and recommended changes and improvements; served as a team member for the design and implementation of preventive action formulations.
Developed and implemented new quality policies/procedures to improve quality system; conducted in-process and final inspections throughout the production cycle to ensure conformance to all specifications.
Communicated with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased parts; maintained an active role on internal continuous improvement teams, while delivering all aspects of production process and quality support.
Utilized knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals, metal alloys and engineering principles; managed non-conforming material/product physical processes. Metalcraft of Mayville Greensboro, NC 2006 - 2009
WELDING/ROBOTIC SUPERVISOR
Led the daily activities and department activities of 2o staff, while driving responsibility for structural steel inspections, and the non-destructive inspection of machined and welded products. Coordinated production activities, prioritized and coordinated work flow within the department.
Initiated and managed and executed department continuous improvement projects.
Resolved issues regarding robotic and welding equipment and processes; executed department training. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) AWS CW (Certified Welder) ASNT Level III AWS CWE (Certified Welding Educator) CWB CSA W178.2 Level II ACCP Level II Certifications
ASNT Level III Certification ~ Kraft Technology
Ultrasonic Level I/II Certificate ~ GE Inspection Technology Galvanize Inspection Certification & Power Galvanize IT Certificate ~ American Galvanizers Association Lean Basic Awareness & Problem Solving Certificate ~ ABB Welding Engineering Certificate ~ Edison Welding Institute Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle Inspection Certificate ~ Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Total Quality Management Certificate ~ Guilford Technical Community College ASSOCIATE APPLIED SCIENCE ~ WELDING TECHNOLOGY (2007) Alamance Community College, Graham, NC
Memberships/Affiliations
AWS (American Welding Society) D1.1 Committee ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers)
Languages: Bilingual and fluent in both English and French Software & Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Access, SAP, and Job Scope
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