Quality Engineer

Responsible and self-motivated professional with Manufacturing and Quality experience. Process expertise in plastics, metals, machining, finishing, packaging, and tooling management. Skilled at coordinating tasks, with proven ability to work effectively in busy environments. Ability to maintain effective working relationships within cross-functional teams or individually achieve results.

Core Competencies

ISO 9001 & ISO13485 CAPA Process Improvement APQP Safety Project Planning & Execution GD&T Training & Development Inspection Validation Auditing Procedure Development SPC Machining Calibration

EDUCATION

Indiana Institute of Technology College

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration

Concentration in Management Graduated June 2016

Gateway Technical College

Associate in Business Management Graduated December 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rhopac Fabricated Products LLC 10/31/2016 – Present Libertyville, IL

Quality Engineer Manager

Selects output samples and check them using appropriate measurement methods for measuring dimensions, testing functionality, conforming to specifications.

Leads supplier management activities such as Corrective Actions and Supplier performance monitoring.

Drives continuous improvement activities to reduce set up and down time in production and quality.

Supervise inspectors, technicians and other staff and provide guidance and feedback.

San Jamar 9/1/2016 – 10/30/16 Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Lead Quality Assurance Technician

Performs dimensional evaluation (PPAP) on components and new products.

Performed monitoring and reporting for gage calibration and tracking into Gage Pack software.

Measures and evaluate product at specified stages within the production process.

Work with Quality Engineers on new product or changes to existing product revisions.

Parallel Employment Group-San Jamar August 1, 2016 – September 2016 Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Lead Quality Assurance Technician

Performs dimensional evaluation (PPAP) on components and new products.

Performed monitoring and reporting for gage calibration and tracking into Gage Pack software.

Measures and evaluate product at specified stages within the production process.

Work with Quality Engineers on new product or changes to existing product revisions.

Gap in employment is related to attending college full time to achieve Bachelor’s degree and be a stay at home father.

Symmetry Medical June 2007 – May 2008 Warsaw, Indiana July 2003 – August 2005

Quality Process Engineer / Machinist I

Completed manufacturing activities in accordance to designated specifications.

Evaluated manufacturing processes for efficiencies and initiated various process improvement projects.

Measures and evaluated product quality and measurement systems

Monitored and evaluated tooling for machining processes and created tooling management programs.

Worked with packaging on CAPA’s to reduce damage of product

Initiated and completed Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities such as Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Capability Analysis, and Control Plans

Contributed in teams implementing Engineering changes (ECN’s) and updated drawings using AutoCAD with specifications as required

Performed development and documentation of validation of equipment, materials and processes

Worked with suppliers performing quality audits, providing current specifications and as a liaison for communication and engineering support

Executed validation protocols for IQ, OQ, and PQ

Performed and supervised manufacturing operations: welding, assembly, polishing, machining.

Aircom Manufacturing LTD

Indianapolis, Indiana 2005 - 2006

Lead Quality Inspector

Performed First Article layout and approval

Performed inspection of in-process and final product prior to shipments

Initiated and completed Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities such as Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Capability Analysis, and Control Plans

Trained new hire and temporary Quality Technicians

Performed monitoring and reporting gage calibration and tracking into Gage Track software.

Provided training and utilization of SPC tools, GD&T, and measuring devices such as: Calipers, Micrometers, Optical Comparators, and CMM.

Created and updated CMM programs with AutoCAD Macros

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Able to maintain confidentiality of information

• Effective written and oral communication skills

Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies

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