Sanford Swain

205-***-****

acx59n@r.postjobfree.com

Pell City, AL

OBJECTIVE:

Working to realign myself within the quality engineering/management field that will offer opportunity for contribution and advancement where my education, experience and leadership skills will be supported and encouraged. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

My career starting out in management and then transitioned within the manufacturing environment giving me extensive mechanical and technical experiences in plant productions. I’ve experienced everything from ground up in the manufacturing arena and am adept at what is needed. I’m able to troubleshoot and apply quality methods to all areas of production to providing an exceedingly satisfactory customer service experience while maintaining the highest priorities for business demands. I’m also proficient in the use of computer and common office software

(Word, Excel and PowerPoint, CADquery and 3D design JT2go). I have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and am a critical thinker who always put what’s best for the customer first. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Honda Plant, Lincoln, AL 03/2016 – 09/2016

Parts Quality Engineer (contract)

Utilized quality inspection methods through the use of quality gauges (calipers, micrometers, tapes, etc.) and the use of supplier and manufacturing blueprints to test part conformity.

Understand the ISO quality standard and participates in the internal auditing processes maintain quality processes, procedures and continuous improvement (Gemba walks) in the manufacturing production area.

Support launch and new model builds to ensure compliance to dimensional and functional requirements.

Support customers, suppliers and production associates to investigate parts problems or any quality concerns that has a production impact by applying the principles of 5-M’s, 5-W’s and 2-H’s.

Critical thinker familiar with processes used for all levels of CBU(automotive) production: APQP, PPAP, PDCA, CARS,CPCS, & FMEA

All investigative reports are documented, recorded and submitted via NARS with the use of power point presentations to visually manage/communicate all root cause analysis. Duties include initiating and approving 3rd party containment and sorting of supplier related issue to prevent out flow to customers.

Understanding of basic GD&T, AutoCAD, catia, blueprint reading and windows based application.

Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers. Reports and Ops standards are correct (grammar, spelling, correct info, parts number, VIN., analysis, evidence, data, specs, pictures, problem details, supplier conversation documented and rejections managed and communicated).

Technical and mechanical aptitude to investigate all automotive problems that may occur during all phases production build with all models produced. (from whte body to finished CBU assembly) Vulcan Industries, Moody AL 09/2013 – 11/2015

2nd shift Quality Control Tech

Plant wide quality inspections with usage of precise measuring instruments to .001 “(calipers, protractors and tape measures).

Duties include, documenting, reporting, segregating and correcting various manufacturing process and welds to help identify and isolate anomalies where parts and assemblies may not meet engineering blueprints.

Sole Quality Assurance for the shift, responsible to visually inspected all work instructions of all phases of a product or work order creation.

Construct the whole part to ensure parts mate to expected tolerances and also apply structural tests of components to ensure durability.

Corroborated with supervisors, managers. Assists the production floor and set-up techs to identify and abrogate quality issues pertaining to the work instructions, blueprints

All QA alerts and nonconformities were physically documented, stored and entered online for plant manager to access.

Understands basic GD&t and blueprint reading. Ability to investigate no conformed product against blueprints to administer CAR’s and dispositions to Plant manager and supervisors. EISSMAN INC, Pell City, AL 03/2013 – 08/2013

Inventory/Launch Aid (temp)

Aided and assisted launch coordinator and engineers with the start of the ford /Lincoln MKZ line within the warehouse.

Identified and kept an inventory of all new parts, side panels, IPs, substrates, leathers and various colors that are needed to produce and create the door uppers, armrests, consoles, rails and panels of the new Lincoln MKZ automobile.

Maintained an inventory of ALL products scraps and organized them for delivery. NEMAK, Sylacauga, AL 10/2009 – 03/2013

Quality Technician

Worked in the HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST section of Nemak loading and unloading of roughly 400-800 engine blocks to and from the production line.

Inspected and deflashed the blocks to meet the standards of QUALITY before they are sent to the next stage.

Inspected for all quality alerts pertaining to cracks, flashing, cuts, and or die breaks. SHONEY’S RESTAURANT, Pelham, AL 06/2002 – 05/2009

Assistant MANAGER

Directly supervises the operation of shfts ensuring compliance in all areas of operation.

Supervised staff of 5 to 15 employees each shift. Schedule breaks, assigns tasks and monitors completion.

Monitors foods safety, temperatures and preparation in compliance to Health and safety regulations.

Trains employees and assists with all orientation including hiring and termination.

Handles customers complaints and resolves to th customers satisfaction.

Ensure all cash handling procedures are followed, records all cash and monies made and deposited.

Maintains inventory at each shift to ensure appropriate food levels are stocked and mainained.

Overseas all area for cleanliness and maintenance of all prep areas to exceed santation standards.

Become trained and certified in food safety and food handling required by company

Familiarity with database or access software to maintain records and email . EDUCATION:

Talladega College, Talladega, AL

BACHELORS degree; COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH MINOR IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Graduated in 2000)

Maintained a 3.5 GPA while working full time.

Received Honors and Presidential Awards

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